We all know how precious sleep is for new moms, especially when dealing with a colicky baby. So when one exhausted mom’s husband arranged for his mother to come over and help, she was grateful for the chance to catch some shut-eye. But what was supposed to be a helpful visit turned into a disaster that left this mom fuming and her husband defending his mother.
The Desperate Need for a Nap
A Colicky Baby’s Struggles
Mother-in-Law to the Rescue? ♀️
Naptime Begins
Waking Up to a Nightmare
Where’s Grandma? ️♀️
Mystery Solved… and It’s Not Good
Caught Red-Handed
The Unbelievable Excuse
Time for a Reality Check ⏰
Protesting and Excuses ️
No Sympathy for Negligence
The Aftermath ️
Questioning Her Actions
The Real Issue
Was Kicking Out Her MIL the Right Move? ♀️
This sleep-deprived mom was hoping for a much-needed break when her mother-in-law came over to watch her colicky baby. But instead of getting the help she needed, she found her baby screaming, her phone stolen, and her baby monitor unplugged. Furious, she kicked her MIL out and now faces backlash from her husband. Was she right to stand her ground, or should she have been more understanding? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
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Protecting your child’s safety should always come first! NTA
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Husband’s a mama’s boy and MIL ignored crying baby
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MIL took phone, ignored crying baby. NTA, husband failed too
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A comment calling out the mother-in-law’s lack of help.
NTA for kicking out mom-in-law. Sleep deprivation is dangerous
Mother-in-law sabotaged baby’s safety and invaded privacy. NTA.
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MIL’s ignorance could have killed the baby. NTA.
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Mother-in-law’s neglectful behavior puts baby’s life in danger. NTA.
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