Imagine being the first grandchild in your family, yet your grandparents barely acknowledge your existence for 28 years. No birthday cards, no holiday greetings, not even a simple ‘how are you?’ Now imagine you’ve just had a baby, and suddenly, they’re all eager to meet their great-grandchild. This is the predicament of one woman who’s left wondering whether she should allow her long-absent grandparents to visit her newborn.
The Silent Grandparents
A Surprise Pregnancy Announcement
An Unexpected Response
The Baby is Here and So Are They!
A Sudden Change of Heart?
An Unwanted Visit?
The Pain of Being Ignored
A Rough Past and a Tough Decision
A Father’s Perspective
A Regretful Call
The Unexpected Consequences
The Siblings and the Visit
A Bitter Past Revealed ️
28 Years of Silence, Now a Baby Changes Everything?
After being ignored by her grandparents for 28 long years, a woman finds herself in a moral quandary when they express a sudden interest in meeting her newborn baby. Their sudden enthusiasm feels insincere and leaves her questioning their motives. As she grapples with her feelings of resentment and the pressure from her father, she wonders if she should allow them to visit. After all, they’ve shown more interest in her younger siblings from her father’s remarriage. And let’s not forget, they once told her father that her mother would ‘burn in hell’. Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this…
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NTA: Grandparents neglected her, now want to meet her baby.
“NTA. They’ve had 28 years to care, it’s a bit late now. Frankly just ignore them, don’t engage with them. Don’t reply to messages or anything. If they finally manage to ask you why you’ve been ignoring them simply say ‘oh you know how it is’.” ♀️
NAH. Grandparents reached out after years, but OP regrets it.
Setting boundaries with demanding grandparents is essential for new moms.
OP opened the door, but now regrets it. Mixed feelings
OP opened the door, now YTA for not letting in.
You owe them nothing. NTA.
Mixed feelings on reconnecting with neglected grandparents
Grandparents want to meet baby after 28 years. NTA for saying no.
Give the grandparents a chance, they might surprise you!
NTA. Older folks’ sexist belief: eldest grandson matters more than granddaughter
NTA: They want to visit, but OP has valid concerns.
NAH, but stop waffling! Either tell them not to visit or stop complaining.
Mixed feelings about grandparents wanting to meet her baby
Grandparents ignored her for 28 years, now she’s saying no?
NTA but it’s time to have an adult discussion with your dad
Is it weird to tell them about the baby but not want them to meet it?
Grandparents want to meet baby, OP hesitant. Mild ESH situation.
NTA. Family doesn’t magically appear when you have a child
Stick to your guns! Don’t back down, explain if asked.
Dad’s strange request: Is there more to the story?
Setting boundaries with grandparents during pandemic. Dad supports decision.
Grandparents ignored her for 28 years, now want to meet her baby. NTA, but might have to become one to shut off January visit.
NTA, but why the sudden interest in your baby?
YTA. Reflect on your expectations and take initiative for connection.
NTA: Ignored for 28 years, now they want to meet?
NTA: Clear up the confusion about your intentions with them
NTA – Ask why they haven’t been in your life?
Mixed feelings about the OP’s decision to meet her grandparents
NTA: Father demands visit, but she puts her baby first.
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