Pregnancy can be a magical time for expectant parents, but it can also bring out the worst in some family members. One woman (30F) shares her story of dealing with her overbearing sister-in-law (32F) who has become way too invested in her pregnancy. From unwanted advice to acting like the baby is hers, this mom-to-be has had enough! Let’s dive into this dramatic tale of boundaries, babies, and family feuds.
The Overbearing Sister-in-Law
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Attention Seeker Alert
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Boundaries? What Boundaries? ♀️
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Baby News Brings Out the Worst
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The Calm Before the Storm ⛈
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Unwanted Advice and Intrusion
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Enough is Enough!
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Sister-in-Law’s Delusions
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Mom-to-Be Fights Back
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In-Laws Demand Apology
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Baby Drama: Who’s the Real Mama?
This pregnant woman has had enough of her sister-in-law’s intrusive behavior and finally snaps, telling her to ‘get over it’ when it comes to her baby. The sister-in-law runs crying to their in-laws, who demand an apology from the mom-to-be. But with her husband’s support, they stand their ground against the meddling family members. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this baby drama…
Commenter and replies agree that the SIL’s behavior is concerning. NTA.
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Defending against a toxic SIL and setting boundaries with ILs.

Pregnant woman stands up to controlling SIL with husband’s support

NTA, but set boundaries with in-laws. SIL’s behavior is creepy

NTA. Commenter supports OP, suggests husband should have spoken up ♀️

Supportive commenters encourage new parents to stand their ground.

NTA. A scary SIL and a loving MIL

Commenter warns against leaving child with ‘nuts’ sister-in-law

SIL’s possessive behavior towards baby is creepy and inappropriate. NTA.

Gatekeeping baby from delusional ‘mama’ MIL. Abduction fears arise

Setting boundaries is important for a healthy pregnancy.

NTA. Calm logic prevails. Hopefully she won’t reach out again

Setting boundaries with family is hard but necessary for parenting

Protect your baby from toxic family members. NTA

Supportive husband helps woman stand up to rude sister-in-law

Setting boundaries with family members

Setting boundaries with in-laws, NTA gets support

Sister-in-law’s jealousy and demands causing family drama

Commenter warns to watch out for potential baby stealing sister-in-law

Commenter warns of ‘Hand that rocks the cradle vibes’

Be wary of MIL and FIL, they may give SIL unsupervised access

Setting boundaries with family is important for mental health

Pregnancy comes with enough sacrifices, let her have her coffee ☕

Commenter supports OP, calls sister-in-law controlling
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Commenter defends pregnant woman against entitled sister-in-law

Avoiding family drama like
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Setting boundaries: NTA and no regrets

Husband defends wife, internet approves

Protective commenter calls out sister-in-law’s behavior as ‘psycho’

Comment suggests mental health issues

NTA prioritizes baby’s safety over whacked out auntie’s FOMO

NTA for setting boundaries with sister-in-law over baby

Blocking a toxic person is sometimes the best solution

Protective mom-to-be sets boundaries with family.

Cutting off toxic in-laws for baby’s safety

Commenter expresses concern over situation, suggests drastic action needed
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Setting boundaries with family members

Cutting out toxic family members is sometimes necessary
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Commenters defend pregnant woman against possessive sister-in-law

NTA. Set boundaries with in-laws and prioritize your family’s needs

Protect yourself and your baby from toxic family members

NTA. Protect yourself and your baby from her unhinged behavior.

Commenter stands up for herself, calls out insulting behavior.

Supportive comment. Empathy and anger towards sister-in-law. NTA.

Commenter defends OP, calls out sister-in-law’s entitlement.

Clever response to unsolicited advice. NTA

Babysitting offer declined

Protect your baby from the crazy incubator-stealing lady

Concerned commenter suggests mental evaluation for boundary-crossing sister-in-law.
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Aunt expresses disgust at sister-in-law’s attention-seeking behavior

Setting boundaries with in-laws before baby arrives

Cutting out toxic family members

Husband defends pregnant wife against sister-in-law’s drama

Movie reference and congratulations on first baby. NTA.
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NTA. Sister-in-law’s behavior is creepy and unhealthy

Advice on handling birth announcement and visitors. Congrats OP!

Cutting contact with family over baby drama

Supportive comment and husband shut down judgmental in-laws

Establishing boundaries with unsolicited medical advice from SIL. ✌️

NTA and protect your child from toxic family members

Setting boundaries with in-laws during pregnancy
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Setting boundaries with difficult family members. ♀️

No apologies needed for standing up to entitled in-laws!

Protect your baby from toxic in-laws, NTA

Sibling-in-law learns boundaries, NTA shuts down mama drama
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Redditor offers support and resources to pregnant woman dealing with controlling in-laws

Setting boundaries with family during pregnancy

Block her and move on. Don’t let her negativity affect you.
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NTA comment calls out childish behavior in the subreddit.

Pregnant OP gets support and advice from fellow pregnant woman

NTA shuts down toxic family culture around pregnancy meddling

Setting boundaries with a disrespectful sister-in-law. NTA

Setting clear boundaries and prioritizing baby’s safety. Stay strong!

NTA, MIL and SIL need to apologize or face consequences

Cutting off toxic family members

Pregnant woman gets a free pass to be a total b***h

Supportive commenters encourage pregnant woman to prioritize her well-being.
