Ah, Thanksgiving! A time for family, food, and… apparently, a whole lot of drama! When I decided to host this year’s big family feast, I had no idea I’d be stepping into a minefield of pregnancy demands and family feuds. Buckle up, folks, because this turkey day tale is about to get wild! Let’s dive into the juicy details of how my pregnant SIL’s list of ‘adjustments’ turned our annual tradition into a Thanksgiving tug-of-war!
Family Thanksgiving Traditions Turned Upside Down!

The Usual Suspects: A Big, Happy Family Gathering

Baby on Board: Brother & SIL Expecting Their First!

Pregnancy Demands: SIL’s List of Thanksgiving ‘Adjustments’

No Turkey Allowed! Pregnancy Nose Knows Best

Host with the Most… Frustration! My Upset Reaction

Turkey Troubles: Already Ordered & Potential Waste

Compromise Attempt: Accommodating… to a Point! ♀️

Unreasonable Requests? Bro & SIL Call Me Out! ️

Uninvited! My Ultimatum to Pregnant SIL

Welcome… With Conditions! My Final Stance

A Weird Thanksgiving: Missing Family Members

Thanksgiving Tug-of-War: Pregnant SIL’s Demands Divide Family!
Well, well, well… looks like this Thanksgiving host found herself in a real pickle! Trying to accommodate a pregnant SIL’s demands while keeping the rest of the family happy? Talk about a balancing act! ♀️ No turkey , no booze , no games … it’s like SIL wanted to suck all the fun out of the holiday! But our host stood her ground, even if it meant uninviting the expecting couple. Now, the question on everyone’s mind: was she being an a-hole, or just trying to keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive for the rest of the fam? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this festive fiasco!
NTA suggests a solution for pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands.
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Pregnancy doesn’t entitle anyone to be a ‘pregnant-zilla’

Pregnancy demands vs. reasonable compromises

Pregnant SIL’s demands deemed unreasonable by commenter. NTA.

Pregnant SIL thinks she’s god, but Thanksgiving isn’t about her

Learning to compromise is key to a happy Thanksgiving. NTA

Pregnancy doesn’t mean world revolves around you NTA
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Pregnant SIL demands Thanksgiving changes, but OP offers a reasonable compromise. NTA

Raging vegan calls out absurd Thanksgiving demands with humor. NTA.

Politeness matters! NTA for refusing unreasonable demands

Pregnancy doesn’t excuse outrageous demands. NTA handled it well.

Inclusive Thanksgiving plans, NTA wins the game!

Becky’s Thanksgiving demands cause family feud, commenter says NTA

Excitement for accommodating new mom and special little one!
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Entitled SIL causes Thanksgiving feud. Commenter surprised she’s supported.

Sweet compromises refused SIL had a tantrum and excluded herself

Pregnant ‘preg-zilla’ demands Thanksgiving upheaval, commenter says NTA.

Pregnant SIL tries to dictate Thanksgiving, NTA stands up

Pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands met with NTA’s reasonable compromise

Pregnancy isn’t a carte blanche for unreasonable demands. NTA.

NTA commenter sympathizes with pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands

Pregnant SIL demands no turkey, alcohol, and games – NTA responds

Pregnant sister-in-law’s Thanksgiving demands deemed unreasonable. NTA.

Pregnant SIL’s absurd demands met with laughter. NTA wins.

Cook stands up to entitled in-laws with no compromise

Pregnancy is not an excuse for entitlement

A pregnant SIL demanded a turkey-free Thanksgiving, NTA.

Pregnancy doesn’t give you a free pass to dictate rules.

Reasonable compromises offered, but SIL chose the highway ️

Reasonable accommodations rejected by entitled pregnant SIL. NTA.

Excluding poultry on Thanksgiving and no games? NTA wins!

Pregnant SIL’s demands are entitled AF, NTA has spoken!

Pregzilla demands cause family feud. Commenter says NTA.

Setting boundaries with pregnant family members

Compromise rejected, NTA believes in majority rules.

Pregnant SIL demands Thanksgiving changes, turns down compromise. NTA.

Pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands met with sarcasm and humor #NTA

Pregnant woman throws up on Thanksgiving, still helps. NTA

Pregnant woman calls out Thanksgiving poultry demand, sparks agreement.

Stand your ground! NTA and no need to make amends.

NTA’s logical response shuts down entitled pregnant SIL’s demands

Gracious compromise saves Thanksgiving from disaster!

Standing up to entitled pregnant SIL. NTA!
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Respectful compromise is key during family events.

Accommodating SIL’s outrageous demands: NTA or AH?

Planning ahead is key, NTA wins this Thanksgiving feud!

Setting boundaries with entitled pregnant family member. #NTA

Pregnant SIL is so demanding, it’s a good thing not all women are like her!

Pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands unreasonable, commenter suggests compromise. NTA.

NTA commenter calls out entitled mother-to-be Becky

Pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands met with rightful pushback. NTA wins.

Setting boundaries: NTA for not accommodating pregnant SIL’s demands

Setting boundaries and not giving in, NTA! ♀️

This commenter is not holding back.

Unreasonable pregnant SIL demands Thanksgiving change. NTA suggests compromise.

Pregnant SIL demands Thanksgiving changes, commenter says NTA

Pregnant commenter shares NTA perspective on outrageous Thanksgiving demands.
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Being pregnant doesn’t excuse bad behavior
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Handling an entitled SIL with grace and compromises

Pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands met with understanding and compromise

Pregnant SIL demands no turkey, naps on schedule. NTA stands ground.

Choosing to stay home for Thanksgiving with a difficult pregnancy

Pregnant woman’s Thanksgiving demands spark outrage. NTA stands up.

Pregnancy doesn’t mean everyone should cater to you. ♀️

Pregnant relative demands too much on Thanksgiving, commenter not at fault

Pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands cause family drama. NTA suggests compromise.

Pregnant SIL thinks she’s entitled, commenter says NTA.

Pregnant woman shares NTA approach to family gatherings during sickness

NTA stands up against SIL’s absurd Thanksgiving demands

NTA shuts down entitled pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands

Pregnancy doesn’t give her a free pass. NTA

Pregnant woman agrees: SIL’s Thanksgiving demands are unreasonable.

Pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands deemed unreasonable by commenter. NTA.

Set boundaries without uninviting her. NTA.

Win-win situation achieved by SIL’s Thanksgiving demands!

Pregnant SIL’s Thanksgiving demands met with NTA compromise
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NTA defends against pregnant SIL’s unreasonable Thanksgiving demands.

Dealing with unreasonable family members during holidays

Reasonable compromise rejected, NTA suggests SIL stay home. ♀️

Nailed the compromise! Also, great tips for leftover turkey
