MIL’s Weird Behavior Since Pregnancy Sparks Delivery Room Dilemma

Picture this: you’re about to give birth, and your mother-in-law (MIL) has been acting super weird since you got pregnant. She’s been trying to one-up you at every turn, showing up uninvited to doctor’s appointments, and even buying a cheaper car seat for your baby after you’ve already bought one! Now, she’s demanding to be in the delivery room, and you’re not sure what to do. Read on to find out how this soon-to-be-mom is dealing with her MIL’s bizarre behavior…

Pre-Pregnancy MIL: A Dream

The One-Up Game Begins

Gifts Galore

The Unwanted Bracelet

Mom and Son Thing?

Money Matters

Persistent MIL

Doctor’s Appointment Crasher ‍⚕️

Baby Shower Drama

Car Seat Showdown

Sentimental Value?

Delivery Room Demands

MIL’s Presence: A Problem

Husband’s Dilemma ‍♂️

No MIL in the Delivery Room

Husband’s Suggestion

MIL’s Annoying Presence

First-Time Grandma?

MIL Gone Wild: Delivery Room Drama

Our protagonist is at her wit’s end with her mother-in-law’s strange behavior since she got pregnant. From unwanted gifts to crashing doctor’s appointments, it seems like MIL is on a mission to prove her place in her son’s life. The cherry on top? She’s demanding to be in the delivery room when the baby arrives, despite never attending any of her other grandkids’ births! Our protagonist is left wondering how to handle this situation, as her husband suggests letting MIL in the room to see if she goes “back to normal” after. But she’s totally against it, as MIL’s presence has been nothing but annoying lately. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this tense family situation…

Best car seat purchase, but MIL should not be in delivery room.

Supportive comment, advises to stick to decision. Good luck!

Set boundaries and prioritize your comfort during delivery

Husband must have your back and deal with MIL’s craziness

Husband needs to set boundaries with his overbearing mother ‍♀️

You have the right to choose who’s in the delivery room

Prioritize your comfort and safety in the delivery room , not MIL’s feelings .

Protect your birth experience. NTA. Make a plan.

Red flags of emotional incest, MIL may try to claim baby

It’s your choice who should be with you during childbirth

NTA – You have the right to choose who’s in the room. Congrats

Stand up to MIL’s inappropriate behavior and prioritize your baby’s wellbeing

Take charge of your delivery room, you’re the patient

Mother-in-law wants to bond with son during delivery? ‍♀️ NTA

Protect your sanity and don’t let her stress you out

Mom-in-law babying husband, delivery room dilemma looming. NTA advice given.

Husband’s lack of support is a red flag

Setting boundaries with MIL in delivery room. NTA

Choosing who’s present during your childbirth is your right. NTA

Stand up for yourself and exclude MIL from delivery room

Spineless hubby and pushy MIL cause delivery dilemma. NTA’s solution

Delivery room drama: NTA, husband needs to talk to MIL

Setting boundaries with MIL during delivery

Protect your birth experience. MILs need to respect boundaries.

Delay MIL’s news of birth by a week. NTA.

Set boundaries with your MIL for a drama-free delivery

The MIL’s possessive behavior is creepy and violating

Stand your ground and let the hospital staff handle it.

Emotional incest alert! Draw boundaries before allowing her around. #NTA

Set boundaries with MIL during labor and delivery. You’re NTA.

Set boundaries with MIL in delivery room. No means no.

Delivery room privacy is crucial, MIL might disrupt family bonding

NTA: MIL’s weird behavior isn’t welcome in the delivery room

Take control of your delivery room! You have the power

Supportive comment urges OP to stand up to MIL’s weird behavior

Protect your privacy! Keep MIL out of the delivery room.

Set boundaries with MIL to avoid unwanted delivery room drama

Set delivery room boundaries clearly. NTA.

Jealous MIL wants to cement her position. NTA for setting boundaries.

Establish boundaries with MIL for a peaceful postpartum period.

Set boundaries with MIL before delivery, husband must enforce them

Giving birth is vulnerable. MIL’s weird behavior is not okay.

A commenter shares their disgust at mother-son relationships.

Set boundaries with MIL, prioritize spouse and baby. Learn to say no.

Set clear boundaries with MIL and suggest counseling for her.

Stand your ground, it’s your choice! NTA

In-laws trying to control baby’s life, spouse needs to act

Husband needs to shut down MIL’s delivery room request NTA

Keep MIL out of delivery room for stress-free birth

Set boundaries and prioritize yourself and your baby during labor.

Dealing with a competitive MIL during pregnancy and after birth

Family drama ensues as MIL’s strange behavior raises eyebrows

Set boundaries with MIL during labor, partner needs to support you

British commenter questions American practice of having viewers at births

Husband’s weird mom causing delivery room dilemma, NTA sets boundaries.

MIL’s toxic behavior during delivery leads to policy change

MIL’s creepy behavior raises red flags . Set boundaries, NOW!

Surprising lack of knowledge on delivery room boundaries. NTA.

Stand your ground in the delivery room ‍♀️. MIL’s gotta go!

Set boundaries and prioritize your baby’s safety. ‍

Protect your peace and boundaries. MIL-free delivery room

Husband needs to grow a pair and keep MIL out

MIL struggling to shift from motherly role, husband needs to intervene

Be aware of MIL’s grooming behavior and set boundaries

Set clear boundaries and don’t inform MIL of delivery.

MIL wants her baby boy to be the alpha and omega

Dealing with a possessive MIL during pregnancy, setting boundaries helped

Protect your delivery room from MIL’s crayon-less box behavior

Delivery room should only have the necessary people. NTA

Giving birth is a medical event. Support should be for you.

Mother-in-law wants to replace investment car seat with cheap one? NTA.

Overbearing MIL, spineless husband, and impending baby – oh my! ‍♀️

Set boundaries ASAP to avoid MIL’s postpartum weirdness

MIL’s overstepping boundaries, NTA for questioning her involvement

Protect your boundaries and happiness from MIL’s creepy behavior

Lonely MIL needs to find hobbies and socialize, per comment.

Experienced labor nurse offers delivery room advice ‍

Get the family involved to solve MIL’s beef mystery ‍♂️

Supportive comment warns of potential MIL drama, suggests mental health evaluation.

Birth, your rules. MIL’s behavior could be a sign of jealousy.

Heartwarming comment with encouragement and hope for the family

Firmly stand your ground and cut off toxic family members

Husband’s only job is to focus on you while giving birth

MIL not entitled to be there. NTA. Extra car seat tip

Stand your ground: MIL has no place in delivery room

Support, not triggers! MIL can wait outside. NTA

MIL’s overbearing behavior during delivery sparks dilemma ‍♀️

Establish healthy boundaries with MIL and choose delivery room guests

Set boundaries with MIL to avoid emotional incest. NTA.

Keep the birth a secret for some bonding and alone time.

Delivery room MILs? No thank you! Setting boundaries is crucial