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Mother-in-Law’s Dying Wish: Did She Go Too Far Protecting Her Baby?

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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

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Overprotective Mom

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Family Support

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Mother-in-Law’s Battle

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Time Running Out ⏳

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Husband’s Eagerness

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Separation Anxiety

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Not Yet… ⌛

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Tragic Loss

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Resentment and Hostility

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Guilt and Regret

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No Way to Fix It

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Family and Friends’ Support

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Harder Than It Had to Be

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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.

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Ignoring your husband’s wishes could end your marriage.

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YTA for not valuing your partner’s dying mother’s wish

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Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole in a controversial decision

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Refusing dying MIL’s wish to see grandchild is inconsiderate. YTA.

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Husband’s dying mother, and a baby caught in the middle

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Commenter calls out OP for not visiting dying MIL, receives agreement.

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OP prioritized their own desires over dying mother-in-law’s wish

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Commenter advises against regret and judgment, suggests counseling for couple.

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User calls out OP for not allowing mother-in-law to see baby.

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Commenter and reply agree: OP is in the wrong

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User calls out OP for being the a**hole and causing irreversible pain

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User receives judgement for not allowing baby to meet dying grandmother

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Redditors call out overprotective mother-in-law for being the a**hole

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Commenter predicts divorce and calls out OP’s actions.

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New mom’s anxiety during Covid leads to MIL conflict

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Husband resents MIL’s decision to protect baby. YTA.

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Withholding MIL’s dying wish – YTA, husband may never forgive

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Commenter calls out OP for selfishness in fulfilling MIL’s wish

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Ignoring MIL’s dying wish? YTA according to cancer patient comment.

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Dealing with grief and anxiety after a traumatic birth.

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Preventing husband from seeing dying mother-in-law makes YTA

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Divorce-worthy YTA comment. Ouch.

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Valid feelings on both sides, but MIL’s request seems selfish

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Seek support from healthcare system for guilt and anxiety

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Commenter calls out flawed logic and self-centered attitude.

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Harsh judgment on OP’s actions, marriage in trouble ‍♀️

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Husband’s mom dying wish vs wife’s refusal to let baby visit

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Struggling mother-in-law prioritizes baby’s safety, but upsets husband. ❤

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MIL’s dying wish or daughter’s safety? YTA gets called out.

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Husband caught between controlling wife and dying mother. YTA.

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Commenter calls out OP for being TA, recommends counseling.

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Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole in a delicate situation.

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NICU mom defends mother-in-law’s dying wish to meet baby

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Mother-in-law’s dying wish vs. daughter’s safety. NAH, but husband needs support.

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Parent criticized for not fulfilling dying wish of mother-in-law

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Commenter calls out OP for selfishness and suggests postpartum illness.

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Commenter called out for prioritizing separation anxiety over COVID fears

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Anxiety-driven actions cause marital strain. YTA verdict.

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Commenter receives harsh judgment for struggling with anxiety.

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Grieving father denied dying wish to see his mother-in-law. YTA

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Commenter advises counseling for YTA’s wrong decision.

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Commenter calls out OP for stealing a precious moment.

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Grieving husband regrets not introducing baby to MIL before death

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Apologize sincerely and hope for forgiveness. YTA

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Supportive comment suggests counseling and self-care for grieving family.

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Commenter deemed ‘YTA’ – drama ensues in replies

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Commenter calls out OP for disregarding dying mother-in-law’s wish

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