My Interfering Mother In Law
How can it be worse than this? I have been married to my husband for 2 1/2 yrs. I have always had an amazing relationship with my mother-in-law until now. I am now 5 1/2 months pregnant and she came from another country during the holidays to visit with us in our home for 6 weeks. To try to keep the story short enough for you to read, here goes. One evening out of the blue she starts yelling at my husband and crying in her language. I have no idea what is being said. All I know is that my husband got upset and walked into the kitchen. I went to find out if I could help and his mother motioned for me to sit down and that it was her matter to handle. After an hour of them discussing who knows what in the bedroom, she storms out and says that she needs to take her son out to dinner alone without me because they have important decisions to make. I let it go, but I heard in her voice that she was mad at me. When they got back, I called a meeting to get everything out in a calm adult fashion. What came out blew my mind. She told me that I should have aborted the baby because we were not ready, that we fight too much, I am controlling her son, I don`t help out enough, that we have plenty of money and my husband should be able to spend money when he wants (we don`t have any money), and that she recommends he divorce me if he is not happy, finally that I can`t tell her son that he can`t smoke cigarettes if he wants to (it took us a long time to quit and I think that is wasting our efforts, money, and health) Well, let`s analyze what has been said to me. My husband was an only child that never had to do anything at home, mommy did everything. I am now pregnant and can`t do it all myself, therefore I have to beg several times for help (that`s the controlling part), we fight too much because he throws temper tantrums when things don`t work out the way that he expected them to, I don`t tolerate his nasty attitude, so we will argue about that. I have witnessed him do the same nasty tempered thing to her and she takes it, I suppose she expects me to also. Aborting our baby is a matter that I would have to live with for the rest of my life and I chose not to. Even though I never wanted children, I believe the baby is here for a reason, and I am willing to take the challenge. By the way, she says that bringing this unwanted baby into the world is harmful for the baby (what is this stress that she is causing me doing to the baby?) Finally, at 5 1/2 months pregnant, it is kind of hard to get around the house and clean like I used to. I am pretty sure that is an understandable argument. To sum it all up, my husband stood there and said nothing. When I need the most support because I am pregnant, I have lost that secure feeling. I am sure that he went whining to his mommy about how much I upset him with these things, but most of it stems from his spoiled upbringing and my being pregnant, hormonal, and very emotional. CAN ANYONE TOP THIS??????
Posted by Jenn; updated 12/30/05
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Tell your husband that he needs to ask his mother to move out. This is your home and she is being very disrespectful to you. Your husband and baby come first. She should be thrilled to be having a grandchild. Shame on her.
Posted by Linda; updated 12/30/05
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I feel so sad for you, I think that you should get rid of your husband`s mother before the baby comes. How awful is it to be lisening to that crying woman, how do you cope with this? If your husband is getting upset and stressed out then tell him that everything is Ok and that you will tell her to get out before the baby comes. She will be pleased to have a grandchild alot. Also tell her that I want a child if I want one, there is nothing that she can do. I don`t understand why your husband`s mother is crying all the time, she is just a little bit selfish( just a little bit) You will have a wonderful baby soon, don`t you worry. I hope this advice helps you!
Posted by Emma Wood; updated 12/31/05