A woman and her husband recently welcomed their daughter into the world after a complicated birth. The mother, still recovering from the emergency c-section and feeling overly protective of her premature baby, faced a difficult decision when her mother-in-law, who was battling cancer, wanted to meet her grandchild. The mother’s anxiety about taking the baby on a non-essential trip led to a heartbreaking outcome, leaving the family in turmoil.
A Complicated Birth
Overprotective Mom
Family Support
Mother-in-Law’s Battle
Time Running Out ⏳
Husband’s Eagerness
Separation Anxiety
Not Yet… ⌛
Tragic Loss
Resentment and Hostility
Guilt and Regret
No Way to Fix It
Family and Friends’ Support
Harder Than It Had to Be
Heartbreaking Consequences
In this emotional story, a mother’s overprotectiveness led to her mother-in-law passing away without meeting her grandchild. The husband’s resentment and the family’s grief have left everyone questioning if the right decisions were made. As the family tries to cope with the loss, the question remains: was she wrong for prioritizing her baby’s safety over her mother-in-law’s dying wish? Share your thoughts and reactions below.
Soft YTA comment receives mixed responses and advice on therapy.
Woman denies dying MIL’s wish to see grandchild, called out as selfish. YTA.
Husband upset with wife for not taking baby to MIL’s deathbed
Commenter receives YTA verdict for not respecting dying MIL’s wish
Ignoring your husband’s wishes could end your marriage.
YTA for not valuing your partner’s dying mother’s wish
Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole in a controversial decision
Refusing dying MIL’s wish to see grandchild is inconsiderate. YTA.
Husband’s dying mother, and a baby caught in the middle
Commenter calls out OP for not visiting dying MIL, receives agreement.
OP prioritized their own desires over dying mother-in-law’s wish
Commenter advises against regret and judgment, suggests counseling for couple.
User calls out OP for not allowing mother-in-law to see baby.
Commenter and reply agree: OP is in the wrong
User calls out OP for being the a**hole and causing irreversible pain
User receives judgement for not allowing baby to meet dying grandmother
Redditors call out overprotective mother-in-law for being the a**hole
Commenter predicts divorce and calls out OP’s actions.
New mom’s anxiety during Covid leads to MIL conflict
Husband resents MIL’s decision to protect baby. YTA.
Withholding MIL’s dying wish – YTA, husband may never forgive
Commenter calls out OP for selfishness in fulfilling MIL’s wish
Ignoring MIL’s dying wish? YTA according to cancer patient comment.
Dealing with grief and anxiety after a traumatic birth.
Preventing husband from seeing dying mother-in-law makes YTA
Divorce-worthy YTA comment. Ouch.
Valid feelings on both sides, but MIL’s request seems selfish
Seek support from healthcare system for guilt and anxiety
Commenter calls out flawed logic and self-centered attitude.
Harsh judgment on OP’s actions, marriage in trouble ♀️
Husband’s mom dying wish vs wife’s refusal to let baby visit
Struggling mother-in-law prioritizes baby’s safety, but upsets husband. ❤
MIL’s dying wish or daughter’s safety? YTA gets called out.
Husband caught between controlling wife and dying mother. YTA.
Commenter calls out OP for being TA, recommends counseling.
Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole in a delicate situation.
NICU mom defends mother-in-law’s dying wish to meet baby
Mother-in-law’s dying wish vs. daughter’s safety. NAH, but husband needs support.
Parent criticized for not fulfilling dying wish of mother-in-law
Commenter calls out OP for selfishness and suggests postpartum illness.
Commenter called out for prioritizing separation anxiety over COVID fears
Anxiety-driven actions cause marital strain. YTA verdict.
Commenter receives harsh judgment for struggling with anxiety.
Grieving father denied dying wish to see his mother-in-law. YTA
Commenter advises counseling for YTA’s wrong decision.
Commenter calls out OP for stealing a precious moment.
Grieving husband regrets not introducing baby to MIL before death
Apologize sincerely and hope for forgiveness. YTA
Supportive comment suggests counseling and self-care for grieving family.
Commenter deemed ‘YTA’ – drama ensues in replies
Commenter calls out OP for disregarding dying mother-in-law’s wish
Last Updated on April 26, 2023 by Diply Social Team