A woman found out she was pregnant and was excited to share the news with her husband’s family. However, things took an unexpected turn when her husband and mother-in-law took her used pregnancy test as a “keepsake” without her knowledge or consent. Feeling violated, she confronted them, but they argued that she was overreacting and ruining their joy. Was she in the wrong for feeling creeped out? Read on to find out.
Excitement over pregnancy turns sour after ‘keepsake’ discovery

Mother-in-law keeps used pregnancy test as ‘keepsake’

Husband’s idea of a keepsake shocks wife’s mom-to-be sensibilities

Husband keeps used pregnancy test as a ‘keepsake’

Husband’s creepy keepsake gift to mother-in-law sparks outrage

Woman’s husband and mother-in-law keep her ‘used’ pregnancy test?

Husband and MIL keep used pregnancy test as ‘keepsake’

Woman angry at husband and MIL for keeping used pregnancy test.

Woman horrified after husband gives her used pregnancy test to mother-in-law
A woman has gone off on her husband and mother-in-law after discovering that her husband had given her used pregnancy test to his mother as a “keepsake”. The woman, who is currently pregnant, felt violated and uncomfortable with the idea that her mother-in-law was keeping her used pregnancy test. She argued that it was creepy and disgusting, while her husband and mother-in-law defended their actions, calling her controlling. The situation caused a rift in the family, with the woman feeling like her husband and his family were not respecting her boundaries. In this age of oversharing, it’s important to remember that not everyone is comfortable with sharing intimate details of their lives. While pregnancy is an exciting time, it’s important to always ask before sharing or keeping something that could be seen as personal or private. The woman’s reaction may have seemed extreme, but it’s understandable that she would feel violated by the situation. In the next section, we will see how people have reacted to this story and whether they think the woman overreacted or not.
Commenters express concern for OP’s marriage and MIL’s behavior

NTA, but re-evaluate if you want a baby with him Marinara flags all around

Husband and mother-in-law keep used pregnancy test as ‘keepsake’, blame wife.

Keeping a used pregnancy test as a keepsake? Weird and gross
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Commenters express concern for OP’s relationship and mother-in-law’s behavior

Questioning the husband’s past marriages and abnormal behavior with a keepsake.

Woman’s pregnancy test kept as a ‘keepsake’, husband’s past marriages questioned.

Curiosity about husband’s past relationships sparks discussion on red flags

Husband’s family too invested in procreating, boundary setting crucial

NTA, husband and MIL treat you like a brood mare.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and predicts more drama ahead

Commenters speculate on husband’s previous marriages, offer support

Mom and grandma are taking keepsakes to a whole new level

Personal pregnancy tests are keepsakes for some, but not all.

Keeping a used pregnancy test as a keepsake is unusual

Partner’s mom keeping used pregnancy test raises red flags. NTA.

Debate on whether keeping a used pregnancy test is gross or not

Keeping a used pregnancy test as a ‘keepsake’ is creepy
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Think twice before becoming an incubator for this family #NTA

Woman’s pregnancy test kept as a ‘keepsake’ by husband and MIL

Keeping a used pregnancy test as a keepsake?
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Commenter calls out weird behavior of husband and mother-in-law.

Woman rightfully questions the oddity of keeping used pregnancy test

To keep or not to keep, that is the question

Husband secretly gives used pregnancy test to mother-in-law. NTA.

When keeping baby mementos goes too far…

Setting boundaries is crucial to avoid further invasion of privacy.

Keep the test, keep the memories

Assertive agreement with a hint of annoyance. ✅

Keeping a used pregnancy test as a keepsake? NTA disagrees

Why keep a used pregnancy test as a keepsake?

Don’t let anyone keep your pee stick! NTA
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User supports woman and suggests subreddit for unsupportive husband

Keeping someone else’s used pregnancy test as a ‘keepsake’

User calls out OP for overreacting about used pregnancy test
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Debate over keeping used pregnancy test as keepsake sparks outrage

Commenter calls out woman for being too attached to trash.

Biological product as a keepsake? Definitely NTA

Stand up for yourself and don’t let anyone control you ♀️

Possessing pee for keepsake? YTA received a harsh clapback.

Commenter dismisses woman’s outrage over used pregnancy test keepsake

Don’t keep used pregnancy tests as a keepsake. Agree? #NTA

Why this keepsake is causing a stir ♀️

Validating the woman’s feelings about being reduced to an incubator

Commenter calls out husband and mother-in-law’s ‘creepy’ relationship

Keeping someone’s used pregnancy test as a keepsake? NTA!

Disturbing ‘keepsake’ behavior called out by commenter

Is it weird to keep a pregnancy test as a keepsake?

Curious about husband’s past marriages, but NTA for the situation
