New Mom Defies Husband and Mother-in-Law: Takes Matters Into Her Own Hands

We all know that the first few weeks after giving birth can be a challenging time, but what happens when your husband and mother-in-law start treating you like you’re made of glass? One new mom found herself in this exact situation, and she decided to take matters into her own hands. After a week of being confined to her bed with her newborn, she finally had enough and decided to step out for some much-needed takeout. But, was she right to defy her husband and mother-in-law? Let’s dive into this juicy tale of family drama and find out!

New Mom Feeling Caged

Not as Fragile as They Think

Husband and MIL Taking Over

Husband Running Errands ‍♂️

Craving Takeout

Long Wait for Food

Husband’s Detour

Mom Decides to Break Free ‍♀️

Husband Questions Her Decision

Guilt Creeps In

Mom’s Dilemma: To Rebel or Not to Rebel? ‍♀️

Caught between her husband and mother-in-law’s overprotective behavior, this new mom decides to break free and grab her own takeout. Frustrated by her husband’s priorities and feeling caged at home, she takes matters into her own hands. But as she steps out, guilt starts to creep in, leaving her questioning her decision. Should she have stayed home with her newborn, or was it time to show her husband and mother-in-law that she’s not as fragile as they think? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. New mom deserves a break and equal parenting responsibilities.

Husband tries to guilt-trip new mom for leaving baby with him. NTA.

New mom receives support for taking care of herself and baby

New mom stands up to husband and mother-in-law, receives support.

Redditors debate the helpfulness of r/justnomil and r/justnoso

Husband prioritizes mother’s TV over wife’s postpartum needs. NTA.

New mom takes charge and gets food after husband’s broken promise

Father’s fear of taking care of baby alone is common but conquerable.

New mom receives support for wanting time away from baby

New mom’s husband fails to bring food, NTA for being angry

Supportive comment with no replies. #NTA #TeamNewMom

New mom prioritizes self-care and feeding baby over TV drama NTA

New mom shares advice on taking it slow postpartum.

New mom takes charge and defies husband and mother-in-law

New mom stands up to husband and mother-in-law. NTA

As a nurse, getting up and moving is crucial. Don’t feel bad

Empathy and responsibility in parenting shouldn’t be solely on women ‍ ‍ ‍

Agreeing with NTA comment on communication and COVID-19 concerns

New mom stands up to controlling husband, NTA

Advice for new mom navigating husband and mother-in-law’s help.

Husband prioritizes MIL’s wants over wife’s needs

Supportive comment with a touch of humor and encouragement

Husband compared to Homer Simpson in funny exchange

Could MIL and husband’s behavior be COVID-related?

Breaking gender roles in parenting. NTA

Taking a break from your child doesn’t make you a bad mom

Empathetic reply validates new mom’s feelings and independence.

New mom receives support for standing up to husband and MIL

New mom defends leaving husband with their child for food ‍ , but commenters question their meal choices

New mom defies husband and mother-in-law, but not the internet. NTA.

Commenters debate new mom’s decision to go out for food

New mom stands up to husband’s guilt-tripping about childcare

Commenter calls out husband and MIL, says he’s the a**hole

Mom guilt is the worst . Taking a break is okay

New mom stands up for herself and takes a break

Supportive comment reminds new parents to be patient with each other and offers helpful advice

New mom struggles with guilt of leaving baby for 15 mins

New mom receives support and encouragement to take a break

New mom defies husband and MIL, comment supports her decision

Curious about husband’s double standard on leaving baby

Father defends his ability to care for his newborns

Misread headline leads to NTA judgement for new mom

New mom stands up to husband and mother-in-law. NTA

Father of two encourages new mom to take time for herself

New mom gets support for defying controlling husband and MIL

Auntie to the rescue Niece’s mom is NTA

Mom stands up to husband and mother-in-law, internet approves

Commenter advises new mom to take care, calls husband useless.

Parenting is a team effort, but the title is misleading

Supportive dad disagrees with husband’s laziness. NTA.

Dad shares experience and supports new mom’s decision.

Encouraging comment urges new mom to prioritize self-care and independence.

New mom receives support for defying husband and mother-in-law

Husband shames new mom for leaving baby to get food