Question(s) about familys and kid cousins
I need to prepare for this enevidable laying of boundaries...here's why. Dh has been in the military for 4 years, so we've been away from "home"(hometown) for 4 years. Dh has 1 brother who apparently...
View ArticleSMIL problem- need opinions
Hi all. New to the group. I've been reading your posts here for a while before I decided to post. Here's some background. I delivered twins in April this year. My family and dh's family live across the...
View ArticleDid I Overreact?
My four 1/2 month old son and I were at a family reunion when my aunt (mom's sister) who I've always had a very good relationship with offered to hold him while my DH and I left the table we were all...
View ArticleAre all MILs crazy? Updates pgs: 3, 11, 12, 14 New update pg 17
Back story: I've always gotten along with the IL but when I got pregnant everything changed. Especially with her being born it was a nightmare. They were so jealous she came out exactly my twin and...
View ArticleBoundary Setting with FOO before pregnancy annoucement*UD 5, question pg6
Long time lurker, first time poster. Some BG below as it relates to the question I have. DH and I are expecting our first. We are 10 weeks and have only told a few close friends, NO family yet. Not...
View ArticleLooking to end a TO, but how?: Advice needed (all updates in OP): Wedding...
Updates: 4, 5, 8, 13, 24 Relevant BG http://community.babycenter.com/post/a60407452/its_beginning_to_look_a_lot_like_an_awkward_christmas_updates_121316_rugsweeping_attempt_17 DH and I have decided to...
View ArticleHoliday plans
Where do spend the holidays? Do you alternate between his and your family? Do you spend it at home? What do you like and dislike about the way you spend the holidays?
View ArticleRules for parents and PILs
Based on my time lurking here and seeing what has resulted in regrets or upsetting experiences for other moms, I have decided to compile a list of rules/boundaries for both my parents and dh's parents....
View ArticleBoundaries, pg4, 5, sponsorship! pg8, Email pg10
So... A bit of BG, my dh (formerly DUH) had a mother-hubby type thing going (sorted out now on his end) due to a huge conflict at bubs 1st bday (she's from o/seas so tried to become (think you call it)...
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I've lost perspective - dependent entitled SOO. Failed CTJ with MS p9,...
I think I'm about to lose my cool and I want to know if I'm doing too much or too little here. It's to do with my FOO - I've had 2 hours sleep after being in hospital and I'm not thinking clearly....
View Articlegrandma playing mommy. Small update pg 8, BAD pg10, mini pg 14.
Please help us!!! Long story short (or at least I'll try) my boyfriend and I live with his mom and husband along with their two daughters. We're all young adults (23 years and up) My boyfriend and I...
View Articlein-laws declined our boundaries con't first faux-pology, DH Reply pg. 4 pg 6...
BG: think it's time for a new thread:Â http://community.babycenter.com/post/a53049595/in_laws_declined_our_boundaries_question_pg._1416_20_24_26_ot_28?cpg=2#c2472557345 So, we are glad FIL has sought...
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Is it me or them?? Long :(
Hi guys, I really need some advise on how to deal with a very overbearing MIL. I know my story is probably not as bad as others have it but I have kept my feelings bottled up too long and need to know...
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Either we move or Divorce?!?
Let me start out by saying I have read the sticky, and I am fully ready to do what I have to do here. I will try and make this as short and sweet and possible. PIL have been an issue from the beginning...
View ArticleA big, huge thank you.
I just wanted to thank you ladies for being here and supporting me when I was setting and addressing boundaries with my mother. I won't link the bg, but she was the one who fed my 4 month old reflux...
View ArticleNarcFIL 88/89 letter, obit, and program after all
Thanks origami for closing the old thread and sorry about the vio! TL;DR of the situation: NarcFIL and MIL wanted to co-parent LO. DH and I set boundaries which were stomped. We drop the rope and make...
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FMIL Is Starting To Be My BEC...
Hey! I've been lurking in this group for a long while, but now I feel that I have the need to post due to my own FMIL. I am SOOO sorry this is so long. Recently, she has become my BEC, mainly because...
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I have the Golden Child update pg 3, 4, 7, 11 baked goods pg 13
Is favortism an automatic TO or do you send a text saying "You're showing favortism it needs to stop." and then give the TO? At this point I'm not willing to give more chances at the risk of my DD even...
View ArticleIL's Are Here For 4 Weeks...Help
This is my first post. I'm having a hard time with my MIL and FIL. I'm 6 weeks postpartum and my in laws are here for 4 weeks. I am a SAHM. Ironically, my husband will be gone for 2 and 1/2 weeks of...
View ArticleThe Noodles Incident
Hi, Anon member here. My mother has a personality disorder. We're on ELC with her and she lives on the opposite coast. Recently, I was on the phone with her and she asked what we were having for dinner...
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