Mom Faces Dilemma: Cancel Daughter’s Trip or Miss Newborn Nephew?

Imagine this: you’ve promised your daughter a trip with her friends after her final exams, and she’s been looking forward to it for years. But suddenly, you find out your sister is giving birth the same week, and she wants you to be there. What would you do? One mom found herself in this exact predicament, and she’s torn between supporting her daughter’s independence and being there for her sister’s big moment. Let’s dive into her story and see what she’s considering.

The Long-Awaited Trip

A Week of Adventure ️

The Unfortunate Timing ⏰

Questionable Reception

The Worries of a Mother

Accessibility Concerns

The Big Question ❓

Seeking Assurance

The Edit: A Change of Heart

Realizing Priorities

The Heartfelt Decision: Daughter or Sister?

This mother’s dilemma had her questioning whether she should cancel her daughter’s long-awaited trip or miss her sister’s big moment with her newborn nephew. She was worried about not being home if her daughter needed her, but also didn’t want to miss her nephew’s first days. After considering the situation and hearing from others, she realized she was putting her nephew over her daughter and decided to visit her sister another time. Sometimes, it takes a little perspective to see what truly matters. Let’s see what people had to say about this tough decision…

Parenting judgement alert! Commenter calls out YTA for cancelling daughter’s trip.

User calls out parent for being a helicopter parent.

A commenter advises the mom to prioritize her daughter’s trip and not cancel it, suggesting alternative ways to stay connected. They also empathize with the daughter’s potential disappointment.

Don’t cancel daughter’s trip, visit sister and nephew after. YWBTA

Daughter can’t have aunt’s phone number? YTA, let her go.

User calls out OP for being selfish, recommends not cancelling.

User calls out OP for considering cancelling daughter’s trip.

Let her have her trip, YTA.

Redditor calls out mom for potentially ruining daughter’s trip.

Skipping your daughter’s trip to attend newborn nephew? YWBTA.

Mom wants daughter to cancel trip for hers? YTA.

User calls out dilemma as selfish, deems OP YTA.

Let her go on the trip, don’t cancel her plans.

Let your kid go and enjoy the trip!

Let her go, cancelling her trip would be a**hole move.

User thinks cancelling daughter’s trip is unnecessary, suggests FaceTime

User calls out mom for prioritizing travel over family bonding.

Canceling daughter’s trip for nephew’s birth: YWBTA according to commenter.

Canceling daughter’s trip to see newborn nephew makes YWBTA.

Daughter’s trip vs newborn nephew: YTA if you cancel.

User calls out mom for being selfish and cruel.

Cancel trip for newborn nephew? Commenter says YTA.

User calls out the mother for prioritizing her own desires. YTA.

Don’t cancel daughter’s trip for newborn nephew. Reschedule with sister

Let her enjoy the trip! YTA

User calls out mom for cancelling daughter’s trip.

Let her go, YWBTA. She’s with friends and safe.

Don’t cancel daughter’s trip over newborn nephew, YTA otherwise

User thinks cancelling daughter’s trip makes her unreliable.

User calls out OP for being unreasonable, suggests using phone.

User calls out mom for being overprotective, suggests letting daughter go ‍♀️

Daughter’s trip vs newborn nephew: YTA comment sparks debate.

User advises mom not to cancel daughter’s trip for newborn nephew

User suggests solution but calls OP an a**hole. Yikes.

Breaking a promise to your daughter for a newborn nephew? YTA

Don’t be TA. Daughter planned trip long, sister can wait.

User questions OP’s decision and calls them the a**hole.

Engaging comment calls out OP’s dilemma and offers advice.

Trust your daughter and let her enjoy her trip with friends

Internet user calls out mom for prioritizing newborn over daughter.

Letting go of your child is terrifying, but necessary.

Daughter’s achievement vs. newborn nephew: YWBTA if you cancel.

User thinks mom is the a**hole for cancelling daughter’s trip

Daughter’s trip vs newborn nephew: YTA for cancelling daughter’s trip

Choosing nephew over daughter? YWBTA, get backup emergency contact.

Don’t ruin your daughter’s trip for a newborn nephew. YTA.

Don’t be TA! Let your daughter go on her trip

Let her have her trip that she has been planning!

Social media exists for emergencies. Let her have fun. YTA.

User thinks mom is TA for canceling daughter’s trip. ‍♀️

Don’t cancel daughter’s trip, but set up a safety net

Parent criticized for not letting daughter go on vacation alone. YTA.

Redditor calls out YTA for not prioritizing newborn nephew

Don’t ruin your daughter’s trip over a solvable problem.

Don’t be TA, give her sister’s number. Phones are everywhere

Daughter’s trip vs newborn nephew: Tough choice for mom

User calls out mom for prioritizing sister’s baby over daughter’s trip.

Daughter’s milestone vs newborn nephew: YTA, but prioritize daughter

Let her go, cancelling last minute will only breed resentment.

Use technology to stay connected, don’t cancel the trip.

User changes judgement after OP’s edit, supports keeping promise.

User thinks cancelling the trip for a newborn is unnecessary

Let your daughter enjoy her trip with friends!

Putting your sister’s baby ahead of your own child? Yikes.

User calls out mom for being TA and suggests compromise.

Redditors suggest alternative solutions, call out OP as YTA.

Putting daughter first: commenter sees the light

Passionate response defends daughter’s cancelled trip.

User suggests YTA for cancelling daughter’s trip, offers alternatives.

Supportive comment encourages family bonding and compromise

Delaying visit by a week can be a good compromise

Stay connected with Wi-Fi and go see your nephew! ‍