MIL's treatment of DH
Hi there, I just posted this on my BMB and someone pointed me in the direction of this board which I had no idea even existed but now that I've found you it makes sense to post this here. So I'll...
View ArticleJust annoying
Dh parents are very close to us, and they support us a lot financially and mentally. They live abroad but we keep in touch every day and we love them very much. The thing is that they keep pushing us...
View ArticleHow to deal with inlaw possessive of your baby?.
Hi all, My SIL and her family are visiting this week. My DH and I have 2 yr old and a 6 month old. My SIL is a self proclaimed expert parent filled with criticisms of me (behind my back to DH) and...
View ArticleInlaws refuse to call baby by his name
My husband's family, all wonderful people, tend to have some habits that drive me nuts. His entire family is refusing to call my son by his name, and instead call him by a shortened version of his...
View ArticleOver eager grandmother, help! Update page 7, 11, 15, 20, 22, 26
I'll try from keeping this too wordy, but that probably won't happen. I'm just going to start from the beginning & hope someone can give me some advice! Several years ago my boyfriend and I were...
View ArticleAnd then the kitchen sink broke...*trigger* in background, UD 4
So long. So sorry. Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh I have background in here relating to my FOO but not to my ILs (I don't believe), because they've been a basic non-entity for 4 years now. I will link my...
View ArticleMIL RUINING VACAY 481: "I'm moving out like a big boy." (All updates in...
ALL UPDATES: 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 32, 36, 39, 46, 62, 67, 74, 75, 76, 82 fibonaccisequins transcribed texts, 97, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111+ bonus veggie lasagna recipe, 124--Fearless Leader's lyrics...
View ArticleUPDATE: I told her she was an Overbearing Grandma to be
Update pg 8 and her response pg 9* I am wondering what you would consider normal as far as how often one "hangs out" with their mother. I am in my late 20's and I am married (8years) with the first...
View ArticleMe problem? (UD pg 10)
I've posted here about IL and DH issues here before, but now I have a question regarding a family member on my side of the family. I've never really had a super close relationship with this particular...
View ArticleCrazy grandparents
Been a Lurker here for about a year. Finally deciding to post. My DH has his mom, who is completely nuts and cut out of OUR lives. Then he has his dad and step mom. My baby is 9 weeks old and they are...
View ArticleHelp get me out of this please.
OK trying to make this short. My mom wants to buy a house and since it'll only be her in there, she wants us to move in with her. DH and I already talked about moving out of state once our bun in the...
View ArticleComing out of the fog about my mother and a little scared
So, been a lurker since 2007, originally with the birth board. Found this board about a year or so ago. Background. Dh and I married in 2005. ( we were both 35 years old) We have two beautiful boys DS1...
View ArticleIn-Law & MOO Situation: 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 27, 41, 62, 69, 72, 86, 88, 89,...
Hi, I hope it's okay that I post here as I know this is primarily a place for parents and DH and I don't have children. But we really need help. Quick background for myself: my father unfortunately...
View ArticleCrazy mom, kinda long. (triggers) Update p.2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, Mom goes to the...
I don't even know where to start. I'm in shock this morning and I don't know how to handle this situation. I mean, I'm pretty sure I know what I need to do, but I'm trying to understand and process it...
View ArticleShe Doesn't Want a To Be Called Grandma.
Hubby & I had visit IL recently and we had discussed many great topics before I deliver my first baby. And the last topic MIL wanted to cover was that she doesn't want to be called grandma. I'm...
View ArticleMIL wants to "bond" with new baby UPDATE pg 29 more crazy
I tried this post out on my birth board and got mixed reviews, which I expected. Now I'm coming hear to get some good advice and the next step I need to take with MIL. I have major boundary issues with...
View ArticleILs now exILs, yet I'm still stuck
ExH has boundary stomping parents. ExH is a pushover and allows it. He allowed it during our entire marriage, despite MANY conversations. I effectively put them in TO many times, limited access to...
View ArticleTrigger- x-country work ambush ud pg 4,12,18,19,26, 39, 52, 58
Here is the thread for my background info: http://community.babycenter.com/post/a51558619/silmil_tried_to_hijack_shower_ud_p2_4_8_13_14_27_30-_foo_drama_34_pics_38-39 I just wanted to do a check up...
View ArticleCame across this old message from mil to DH...
Sorry this is long and kind of all over the place...I'm attaching pics of the message from when did was born...(you'll read about that here) From the moment our first child was born I have had to deal...
View ArticleAre we in the wrong? Help supporting DF
Longtime lurker.. First time posting and I'm shocked it's about DF's family and not mine. My mom is classic NPD, father classic enabler, sister GC, me scapegoat. Been on LC for years, done therapy,...
View Article