Mother Upset Over Missed Opportunities As A Grandma, AITA?

A woman is questioning whether or not she’s an a**hole for not letting her mom visit after she gives birth. The woman has a rule of three months without visitors after the baby is born, but her mom is upset about this rule. The mom is upset because she missed out on some of the pregnancy and feels like she won’t be involved enough in the baby’s life.

Mom upset about missed grandparent opportunities, AITA?

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Mother upset over missed grandma opportunities, AITA?

A pregnant woman is questioning if she’s an a**hole for not allowing her mother to visit as often as she’d like. Due to her taking anti-rejection medication, the woman and her husband have a rule of three weeks between her mother’s vacations and their visits. They also plan to have three months without visitors after the baby is born. The mother is upset that she has missed out on opportunities to see her daughter and be involved in the pregnancy, including not finding out the baby’s gender and not being involved in the nursery. The daughter is torn between wanting her mother around and feeling stressed by her behavior. The situation is causing tension in the family, with the woman’s father also upset. Read on for comments and reactions to this family dilemma.

NTA. Mother is unreasonable and stressful, don’t let her ruin it

Putting safety first, NTA for prioritizing yourself and the baby.

Expecting mother receives support for setting boundaries with overbearing mother

Commenter and replies outraged at lack of understanding around immunocompromised

Mother makes pregnancy about herself, endangers child and daughter’s health. ‍ ‍

Setting boundaries with mom, congratulated on pregnancy, NTA confirmed.

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Expecting mother receives unsolicited advice from grandma-to-be, shut it down ‍♀️

Mother prioritizes photo opportunities over safety, NTA.

Grandma wants a party for coming back from vacation? NTA.

Grandma prioritizes parties over grandchild, NTA for being upset

Commenter defends NTA OP for setting boundaries with unvaccinated mother.

Setting boundaries with entitled grandma, NTA

Setting boundaries with parents, dad disagrees, drama ensues

Mom’s selfishness ruins daughter’s pregnancy. NTA for setting boundaries

Navigating pregnancy while on rejection meds- a brave decision!

Mom prioritized vacation over pregnancy involvement, NTA ‍♀️

Protect your body autonomy and baby’s privacy!

Grandma shower: the ultimate NTA move

Mom’s entitlement called out, NTA, and dad questioned

Defending against overbearing grandmas, NTA ‍♀️

Don’t worry, you’re NTA. Grandma needs some boundaries.

Reasonable rules for isolation and gender reveal not important, NTA.

Protect your baby from her narcissistic behavior, NTA

Grandma wants attention, but mom sets the rules. NTA

Mother’s intrusive behavior during pregnancy called out, NTA

Setting boundaries with overbearing mom during pregnancy, NTA

Set boundaries and enjoy your experience! NTA

Commenter praises OP’s reasonable restrictions for a newborn baby

NTA for setting boundaries with a grandma-to-be who prioritizes herself

Setting boundaries as a parent, NTA for prioritizing your child

NTA. Prioritizing your comfort and safety during pregnancy is crucial.

Prioritizing health over grandmother’s expectations.

Setting boundaries as a new mom, NTA

Grandmother misses point of grandparenting, called narcissistic

Confused why grandma gets a party? NTA here

No ‘grandma shower’? Commenter supports OP’s NTA stance.

Setting boundaries with grandma, NTA

Mom wants control over pregnancy decisions, NTA sets boundaries

Stand up to your mom, OP! ‍♀️

Setting boundaries with pushy parents: NTA wins the day

Grandma drama, NTA, and a grandma shower?

Grandma focused on social media, not being an actual grandparent

NTA shuts down grandma’s entitlement over grandkids’ conception.

Grandparent puts needs over wants, NTA

Mother-in-law tries to make pregnancy all about her

Stand up for your health and family, NTA

Don’t let anyone steal your pregnancy joy!

Setting boundaries during pregnancy, NTA for prioritizing comfort

Selfish grandma? Commenters say NTA.

Don’t let anyone guilt-trip you, your baby your rules! ✌️

Don’t let difficult people steal your shine! ✨

Mother tries to endanger pregnant daughter and grandchild, NTA.

Setting boundaries with grandparents, NTA ‍♀️

Mother prioritizes vacations over being a grandma, NTA.

Don’t let her make it all about her ‍♀️. Take care of yourself and the baby first. Sending love ❤️

Reasonable restrictions for grandma, gender-neutral clothes exist

Set boundaries and enjoy your pregnancy! You’re NTA.

Setting boundaries as a parent? Don’t let grandma ruin it!

Grandma misses opportunities, but commenters suggest a jump rope.

Mother’s entitlement to grandchild exposes her selfishness, NTA

Immunocompromised daughter vs. traveling mother during pandemic dilemma.

Stand your ground! It’s your pregnancy and your rules.

Grandma-to-be acts entitled and spoilt, NTA ‍♀️✨

Grandma shower drama, NTA prioritizes baby’s safety

Mom wants to be grandma but forgets it’s not about her

Setting boundaries with family, NTA for prioritizing self-care

Commenter sympathizes with poster, declares them not the a**hole

Pregnancy priorities: NTA for prioritizing your needs over mom’s wants

Respectful parenting choices, NTA.

Grandma chooses parties over grandchild, NTA for setting boundaries

Empowering reply to a mom’s guilt of missed grandparenting opportunities.

Pregnancy comes first, but what about mom’s feelings?