Family gatherings are known for their warmth, love, and occasional drama. But what happens when a simple dinner conversation turns into a heated debate over who gets to be the ‘first grandchild’? This is the story of a mother who found herself in the middle of a family controversy when she declared her son’s fiancée’s unborn child as her first grandchild, much to the chagrin of her other son’s girlfriend. Let’s dive into this riveting tale of family, love, and conflict.
Meet the Family: Jason, Grant, and Their Love Interests
The Drama Queen and the Innocent Bystander
Grant and Tory: A Love Story for the Ages
The Joyous News: A Grandchild on the Way!
Thanksgiving Drama: The Battle for the Title of ‘First Grandchild’
Kelly’s Outburst: A Surprising Claim ️
The Aftermath: Accusations and Awkwardness ️ ️
The Storm Out: An Abrupt End to the Family Gathering
The Fallout: A Family Divided Over the Title of ‘First Grandchild’
In the aftermath of the explosive Thanksgiving dinner, the family was left divided. The mother stood her ground, refusing to acknowledge Kelly’s son as her first grandchild. Instead, she insisted that her first grandchild would be the unborn baby of her other son’s fiancée, Tory. This led to accusations, hurt feelings, and an abrupt end to the family gathering. The mother’s stance has sparked a debate, with some siding with her and others criticizing her for not accepting Kelly’s son. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA for not acknowledging son’s girlfriend’s child as first grandchild
“NTA. This woman’s child is not your grandchild.”
Mother’s custody situation raises questions about her past behavior. NTA.
NTA: Mother refuses to acknowledge son’s girlfriend’s child as grandchild
Congrats for shutting her down! You’re NTA!
NTA. Stealing the spotlight backfired, caught the glare instead.
NTA, entitled to be happy about first grandchild. Firm but polite.
“NTA, OP! I totally agree! ‘Kelly’ sounds exhausting. “
NTA for acknowledging son’s girlfriend’s child, but biased against Kelly
NTA: On-again-off-again girlfriend wants grandchild status? Seriously?
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Truth hurts, but a more diplomatic approach could’ve helped ♂️
NTA: You set boundaries and stood up for your relationship
NTA: Mother refuses to acknowledge son’s girlfriend’s child as grandchild
NTA gracefully asserts her position, but sparks a fiery response
Commenter expresses concern about child’s feelings in family drama
NTA. You barely know the kid
NTA for not considering her child your grandchild
NTA for accepting her child if she marries in!
“NTA. Your son is not her child’s father or stepfather. Until he is, that isn’t your grandchild. Unless they get married before the baby comes, the baby will be first. If they do get married eventually, the boy will be the oldest, but not the first. She sounds like a treat!”
Commenter questions favoritism, others explain different relationship dynamics.
NTA. Set boundaries and don’t let others steal your spotlight!
NTA. Setting boundaries is important for the child’s stability.
A unique situation where NTA and the relationship is Rocky
Sibling rivalry over first grandchild status leads to wedding drama
NTA. Grandma-to-be steals spotlight and ruins special moment
OP’s preference sparks suspicion and leads to NTA verdict
NTA snaps at son’s GF, but understandable given their relationship
NTA: Random GF wants you to acknowledge her kid as grandchild
Excitement for bio-grandkid sparks debate on step-grandchild’s status.
NTA – Son’s girlfriend’s child not considered first grandchild. No grounds.
NTA. BUT savage
Defending the girlfriend: Accusations of ‘baby trapping’ are uncalled for
Emotional maturity wins! NTA for choosing stability and health
Step-grandkid drama: Nasty comment sparks heated family dinner meltdown. NTA
NTA. Kelly wants to force grandparenthood on you
NTA: Set boundaries with son’s girlfriend about grandchild status
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NTA. Son’s girlfriend’s child, not your responsibility. Legal implications explained.
Building a grandparent-grandchild relationship takes time and effort
NTA: Boundaries needed. Not your family, not your grandchild.
Grandma prioritizes her own child’s inheritance over her grandchild
NTA: Reasonable expectation for commitment before acknowledging grandchild. Cruel comment.
NTA comment shuts down jealous Kelly, supports accepting grandchild.
Jealous grandma steals spotlight from Tori’s child. NTA
Supportive commenter defends son’s girlfriend’s child, calls out bad behavior
NTA, you were in the right!
NTA. Accepting new family members can be a delicate situation
NTA shuts down Kelly’s interference in a fiery family dispute
Supportive commenter agrees with the original poster’s actions.
NTA: Mother refuses to acknowledge son’s girlfriend’s child as first grandchild
NTA: Son’s girlfriend assumes too much, congrats on becoming grandma!
NTA: Unengaged GF with high expectations, a recipe for disaster
NTA. Congrats! Don’t let Kelly ruin the baby shower fun!
NTA – Toxic relationship and no commitment. Poor kid deserves better!
Predicting a breakup? NTA thinks so… drama alert!
Curious to know how the situation unfolds!
NTA: Honest parenting advice sparks heated debate on relationship authenticity.
NTA. Kelly on the other hand… YIKES. She needs to go.
NTA. Empathizing with Kelly’s son, protecting him from heartache.
NTA: Mother’s refusal to acknowledge first grandchild sparks family drama
NTA. No drama, just a clear-cut judgment.
Divided family: When splitting means losing a grandchild.
NTA – Relationship not serious enough for grandchild acknowledgement
Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!
NTA, a bit… unclassy in the handling maybe (but hey I love some passive aggressive-ness not directed at me so no judgement) but NTA, by your description you don’t have much of a relationship with Kelly or her kid, and she and your son seem unserious by your description. On the other hand you have a relationship with Tory and she and your son are serious enough to be engaged.
Treat the kid with warmth and equality for a loving bond
NTA: Mother demands marriage or 6 months dating for grandchild recognition
NTA- Blood doesn’t make family.
NTA, but you pushed it.
