Imagine your mom is in the hospital, and due to pandemic restrictions, only two visitors are allowed at a time. Now, imagine your family is in a tug-of-war over who gets to visit and when. This is the dilemma one woman found herself in, as she navigated the tricky waters of family dynamics and hospital visitation rules. In the midst of the chaos, she’s left wondering if she’s the bad guy for wanting to set some boundaries. ♀️
The Hospital Visit Dilemma
The Family’s Visiting Schedule
The Unreliable Brother and His Wife
The Visitation Clash ⏰
The Sacrifices of the Family ♀️
The Plan for a Schedule
The Extra Duties and the Dilemma
The Mom’s Love for Attention
The Dad’s Struggles and Preferences
The Final Decision
The Verdict: Who’s the Bad Guy Here?
In the end, our protagonist decided to ditch the schedule and instead, start a group text message where everyone could coordinate their visits. She chose not to confront her brother about his wife’s visits, fearing the family feud it might ignite. But the question still lingers: was she in the wrong for wanting to set boundaries? Or was she just trying to ensure everyone got their fair share of time with their ailing mother? Let’s see what the internet thinks…
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“WTF! You don’t need visitors all the time. Give her some rest and peace.”
Let your dad speak up for himself
NAH. Communication is key. Dad needs a break from visitors.
Is it fair to expect constant visitors while in the hospital?
Fair visitation schedule: husband, kids, in-laws, and siblings.
Ask your mom about her visiting preferences for a balanced schedule.
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NTA Making a schedule to accommodate everyone’s visits. Best wishes!
“YTA – You’re pushing what you think is fair instead of what they want.”
Engaging the family in hospital dynamics: communication is key! ✨
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NTA, a schedule can solve miscommunication. Include brother’s input.
Dad’s alone in the lobby while they visit for hours
Visiting schedule causing drama! Use common sense and prioritize mom’s needs. EAH.
Compassion and understanding: Supporting loved ones during tough times. ❤️
Nurse advises family to go home and save help for later
YTA. Your brother deserves a fair schedule discussion, too.
Stand your ground! Your father’s comfort matters.
NTA. Scheduling visits for mom’s access is reasonable. SIL should comply.
NAH – Family drama during hospital visits? Time for an honest conversation!
YTA: Did you even consider your mother’s wishes?
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NTA, but talk to SIL. She may be oblivious to the upset.
Using Google Calendar for hospital visits worked well for them
Prioritizing mom in hospital, but risking ill will from others.
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Schedule separate visits for wife and mom to not leave dad alone waiting. NTA overall, AH in delivery. Give dad a chance to rest and someone else to take him out.
Does your mom really want that many people around?
INFO: What does your mom want?
ICU nurse advises OP to be respectful of family dynamics.
Consider your mother’s wishes before making assumptions.
A private comment sparks curiosity and intrigue.
Advocating for loved ones in hospitals improves quality of care.
Recovering woman wants rest, not drama. ♀️
Feeling alone in the hospital? NTA for wanting family support!
“Sibling rivalry over hospital visits: NTA for scheduling, YTA for exclusion. “
Being there for family in hospitals is reasonable and important ❤️
Selfishness and negativity overshadowing mother’s wishes. Time to grow up.
Sibling’s spouse shouldn’t take priority over children or spouse ❤️
Supporting family during hospital visits: NTA for prioritizing your mom ❤️
Loneliness in the hospital: Missing family and partner’s support
Family support in hospitals is essential for comfort and care.
YTA. Dad should take a break and let others visit Mom
NTA: Hospital visits and family drama – who gets priority?
Engaging comment: Delicate situation, ask mom who she wants there. NTA
NTA: A well-planned schedule can solve the family drama
NTA SIL visits briefly, brother needs to communicate and honor timing.
No a-hole here. Family drama at the hospital, who’s right?
NTA: Taking control and setting boundaries, you’re being too nice.
Hospital chaplain advises setting boundaries and finding peace in chaos ✌️
You’re the a**hole for gatekeeping family visits.
NTA. Majority rules, but brother’s wife should prioritize dad’s wishes.
Advocating for hospitalized loved ones: the importance of being present ✊
