Boundaries/Sponsorship- 3month visit 13
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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Any other recovering scapegoats out there?
I don't have it in me to tell the long story, but this article basically describes my FOO to a tee: http://glynissherwood.com/12-steps-to-breaking-free-from-being-the-family-scapegoat/ I have been C/O...
View ArticleNeed help on how to handle BSC message. UPDATE on pg 2 and pg 5
Hi, I signed up for another account for anonymity. I don't want to post all the BG because it would be too long. Basically, DH, LO, and I lived with ILs for a few months and moved away because it was...
View Articleto be or not to be the bank
Long time member (since 2009). new email address so new screen name. Everyone says their posts are long. This one is, too. Sorry! But I don't use text-speech, so I have that going for me My family is a...
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Am I being nit picky because she's my BEC or so I have a right to be annoyed?
So my FMIL was starting to get under my skin during my pregnancy. My son is a month old now. When he was first born DF & I were still staying at his parents house because our settlement date was...
View ArticleHoneymoon babysitters (update - NOT leaving LO w/ MIL)
DF and I are getting married in may and taking 3 nights/4 days after the wedding to take a little honeymoon. We planned this (and paid the deposit) before DD was born. DD will be 9 months then. This is...
View ArticleNMOM, SHE FOUND ME 45, Saga contd 54
BG: How do you give background on the women who raised you? My whole life has been one big guilt trip. I am the only child of a single mother who has been CO from her family and has NO friends. She is...
View ArticlePIL - What's going on..
Old user, new account - other name gave to much info away!! I need some advice on PIL. This is going to be long, just a heads up now. Some background: DH and I have been married for 5 years now and we...
View ArticleBoundaries/Sponsorship- 3month visit 13, entitlement pg15
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)...
View ArticleMy Mom
I am 9 weeks 6 days pregnant. My mom figured it out Saturday. She said that my boobs and skin gave it away. I asked her not to tell anyone because my DH and I were waiting until I was 12 weeks before...
View ArticleHow dare you?
SO's dad and step mom are visiting our town (stayinh with other family). They live on the West Coast, we live in middle America. We see them once every other year. We were having dinner with them and...
View ArticleFirm but gentle boundaries for MIL
Before I start, I’m UK based. I’ve done my best to go over the sticky and learn the abbreviations. I will post our (very long) BG in a comment for those interested. I’m not sure how necessary it is but...
View ArticleFMIL meltdown (lengthy)
Okay, so last night my fmil literally flipped out and stormed out of the room after i answered a question she had about crib bedding. Here's what happened: my fiance and I were outside in the...
View ArticleHow did we get here? Update - p.6
Relevant BG: My SO and I (late 20's) were friends for years before we started dating. We're two quiet people who've made a happy life for ourselves and recently welcomed a son in August. In the past...
View ArticleMIL suggesting other baby names
So we finally decided on a name (I'm 35 weeks). Originally we weren't going to tell any one but both slipped up. So hubby told his mom that we are naming the baby Eva. The next day I get texts from her...
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Would you visit MIL?
Hi everyone, Our problem isn't a big one but it would still be interesting to see what people with a bit more spine than me would do Relevant BG: Together with SO for 7y, LO born in May and MIL was...
View ArticleBEC MIL and SIL. UD5,12,14,20,31,35,37,46,53, 59, 67, 95
I have some background here already, the issues pertaining to my in-laws might be relevant:...
View ArticleDo I have a right to be mad? Sorry kind of long!
I have made it extremely clear that I would not like my picture taken. I've had multiple people in my family asking if I could send them pictures, and I've been very blunt about telling them no. About...
View ArticleFirm but gentle boundaries for MIL - spoke to DH pg 7
Before I start, I’m UK based. I’ve done my best to go over the sticky and learn the abbreviations. I will post our (very long) BG in a comment for those interested. I’m not sure how necessary it is but...
View ArticleMIL want ME to visit HER hours after birth?! *update?* AND she talks!
Hi ladies!! I recently found out I was pregnant with our 4th and when I told my MIL the news... She asked who I was going to see for this baby since my insurance no longer covers my old OB. I had...
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