MIL Demands a Say in Grandkid’s Life, Mom-to-Be Shuts Her Down

Picture this: you’re pregnant, and your mother-in-law (MIL) starts acting like she’s the one who’s going to be raising your child. She refers to your unborn baby as ‘her baby’ and expects to have a say in everything from the baby’s name to how they’ll be raised. One woman found herself in this exact situation and decided to stand her ground. Read on to find out how she handled her overbearing MIL and the aftermath of their confrontation.

MIL Gets Too Excited

“Her Baby”?

Naming Rights Drama

Clarification Needed ❓

Setting Boundaries ✋

Reality Check Time ⏰

MIL Meltdown

Husband Steps In

Family Pressure

Cultural Differences?

EDIT: A Final Word

MIL Learns a Lesson, But Family Pushes Back

So, our brave mom-to-be stood her ground and set some much-needed boundaries with her MIL, who didn’t take it well. Despite her husband’s support, she’s now facing pressure from family members who think she should just accept that Grandma will be involved and should have a say in their child’s life. Is this a cultural thing, or just a case of an overbearing MIL? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Mom-to-be shuts down MIL’s controlling behavior, NTA

Grandma’s name veto power is a**hole-ish

NTA comment receives backlash for attitude towards pregnancy and MIL.

Mom-to-be shuts down MIL’s demands, plans birth with humor

Comment section full of cringe and judgement, ESH.

New granny sets an example on respecting boundaries

ESH for MIL’s demands and OP’s insufferable attitude. NTA for shutting her down but yikes.

Comment section filled with criticism of OP’s portrayal of MIL.

Setting boundaries doesn’t make you a jerk

OP receives support and praise for standing up to MIL

Pregnancy is tough and not everyone bonds with their baby immediately

Commenter calls out OP for downplaying pregnancy and being mean.

Commenter receives harsh judgment with ESH verdict ‍♀️

Commenter calls out both parties, criticizes lack of excitement

Commenter calls out both MIL and OP, throws shade at OP’s attitude

Commenter criticized for finding pregnancy boring, but defends personal boundaries.

Commenters criticize OP’s attitude towards pregnancy and MIL’s behavior

Setting boundaries with MIL over grandkid’s life. NTA

MIL oversteps, but OP’s dismissive attitude towards grandparenthood is insensitive

Join the JustNoMIL community and stand up for yourself!

NTA shuts down MIL’s demands, gets compared to Gatsby characters

Engage in the actual post. Don’t judge OP’s pregnancy experience. NTA.

Commenter criticized for insensitive language, but MIL is AH.

Commenter expresses concern for OP’s emotional state regarding pregnancy

Is everyone really the a**hole here?

Commenter calls out OP for being pretentious.

How to handle an overbearing MIL without being obnoxious?

Grandma overstepping boundaries, Reddit recommends setting clear rules

Red flags for controlling MIL, set boundaries and seek advice

MIL crossed boundaries, OP was mean. Both failed to be mature.

Mom-to-be shuts down MIL’s entitlement to grandkid’s life

Commenter calls out OP for being rude to MIL. ESH ‍♀️

Husband’s support is great, but MIL may not give up ‍♀️

Commenter advised to tone down ‘not like other girls’ attitude

Commenter called out for being judgmental

Establishing boundaries with MIL is crucial to avoid future conflict