Convo re MIL, and DH runs off? Therapy UD 16, 41, 49, 55, marriage counseling...
Very upset right now. Months ago, DH and I agreed that we would not tell anyone when I went into labor. It seemed like a non issue. Today, I come home from work and DH tells me he saw his mother....
View ArticleDo I need to do anything? Page 2
I'll put my BG in the comments, but I finally blocked my mom from my phone and on the debil after some stupid Christmas comments and a couple of other things (I'll include them after the questions for...
View ArticleIn laws affecting my family
Hello, I've been introduced to Babycenter for my pregnancy, especially this group. My best friend recommended the group for its wide advice. I got married seven months ago. I'm in my final semester of...
View ArticleI'm not grandma.
I have a theory about grandmothers that insist they be called "nana" and not "grandma". The nanas I have meet are boundary stompers and want to pretend that they are the grandchild's mother. My theory...
View ArticleMust be nice. Photographer responds 24
This isn't an IL issue but I've been lurking here for over a year and made an account recently to comment on a post. I'm your textbook doormat trying to find my spine. I have a serious problem saying...
View ArticleHelp with email to mom? UD 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, new issue 12, 13
I typed up background but it got super long. Basically, my mom is my BEC (death by a thousand paper cuts, really) and I am working on building my spine to tell her when things don't work for me. I have...
View ArticleDidn't tell MIL we moved, getting mail - UD 7, 17, 18
BG: http://community.babycenter.com/post/a59666998/duh_getting_a_unicorn_horn_help_me_articulate_update_pg_3?cpg=1TL;DR BG: MIL is a narc asshole who uses emotional blackmail. SIL is the GC. Husband is...
View ArticleIncurable Baby Rabies
First, sorry this got longer than I expected and if it seems all over the place. I've been lurking here for a while and finally worked myself up to post so it's like everything rushing out at once for...
View Articleplease rehome your dog, so we can come mooch off of you. new issue pg 105
Bg: My h is an employee for popular vacation destination, We are originally from a town that gets record snowfalls. It's a very tiny town, (so news travels fast, I guess). Over the last week, I have...
View ArticleMIL issue
Not sure if this is the right place to post but here it is...... BG; I don't have an awful relationship with my MIL, we have disagreements once in awhile but nothing too serious where I would consider...
View ArticleRacial comment from mom, what to do?
Lurker here, made an account to post about this because it's bothering me. My husband and I have been married for two years. We're close to both sides of the family but don't live super close to them....
View ArticleSetting boundaries with inlaws when DH doesn't care
So I posted about this issue on my Birth Board about a month ago and several posters said I should visit DWIL board. Things have kind of escalated to involve DH so I just need some outside advice. I...
View ArticleMOO thinking she's a parent UD p1 and p13 it begins p 17 19
My DS isn't walking yet at 15 months. Of course I've asked my birth board, and pedi both say it's fine. Well the daycare recommended this state funded resource that will send a OT to our home to show...
View ArticleFavoritism or normal age difference issue? V-Day Update
I have posted here before and received great advice, and I read posts here all the time. Since the holidays I have been pondering this, as it kind of bothers me but I don't know if it's favoritism or...
View ArticleThe "One Visit Per Week" IL Rule. Aka, I Must Hate ILs -- UD 70, 79, ? 82, ud...
UD 7, 11; ?-11, 15; 16; ?+ Fail 22; UD24, SS 25, 30, 31, 35, ?-37, 40 Studious lurker since i got pregnant and found BBC last August or so. Went anon cuz my username is really identifiable. The advice...
View ArticleConflicted about In-Law situation UD 18, 21, 26
I'm not a regular here but I read posts from time to time. I'm hoping for some insight here. I am prepared to listen to whatever you guys have to say. I'll be as concise as I can. I'm sorry if it gets...
View Article10 year anniversary or sons birthday?
I need advice, please tell me if I'm overreacting. My sister is having her 10 year anniversary (vow renewal?) party on the same day of my sons birthday. I don't want to upset anyone but really 10 year...
View ArticleWhat to do, what to do? Long post
Hi, DWIL lurker here I've been following the board for a few months now and I know how you guys keep it 100 percent honest.So, Im expecting my FIRST baby in June and im 20 years old. My mom is 38....
View ArticleI'll never fit in with them *long*
My husband and I have been together for 11 years, married for 7 and I'm really struggling with the fact that I just can't fit in with his family. I like them all enough individually but the reality is...
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