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What are MIL's for anyway?

Kristina052707Kristina052707 member
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Warning, this is a vent post:

So I should start by saying that I really wish I was like some women and have an awesome MIL who is like their mother.  My MIL has been nothing but a problem since I got pregnant with DD.  When I was pregnant with DD she never called to check to see how I was (which is okay, not that big of deal), tried to tell me I was wrong when I tried to exchange diapers I got from my babyshower after DD was born because "You should just keep everything and use it regardless."  Then, when I was in labor with my DD which was a 3 day induction started a fight with me and my mother, literally.  Telling my mother that she treats my dad like a dog and that's why I treat my DH like one.  She has never been over my my parents house, so how would she know that?  Once I had DD, I was home for 3 months and she maybe saw her twice because she had to work, but she always made time for church, and going to see her sister.  Before I went back to work we went out for her Birthday and she literally handed my 2.5 month DD to a waitress because "she really wanted to hold her."  And the list could go on and on.  I have tried to talk to DH about this but he blows it off, because if he says anything to his mother she through a fit and get his dad involved.  I literally do not know what to do anymore.  Oh, and here's the best part, she never calls and lets us know of family events because she doesn't want to tell us and not have us show up then.  So his grandparents have a anniversary party today and she didn't call till last night to tell us and give us the time and such.  I really want to hit this woman!  Sorry vent over.

Married 05/27/07 ~ Emilee Lucille born 04/01/08 ~ Ella Marie 2/15/12 Lilypie Fourth Birthday tickers Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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Re: What are MIL's for anyway?

  • ntbdntbd

    Sorry for your frustration. I completely understand. I wish that my relationship with my MIL was different as well. Fortunately, DH knows what is going on & witnesses first hand her bad behavior. However, its hard to talk to her about it because she doesn't listen & throws fits.

    Have you tried to "remove" yourself from her & let your DH deal with her?

    Hang in there!

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  • yoko589yoko589
    Are you sure that we don't have the same MIL?  That sounds pretty much like mine and my experience with her.
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  • HappyNovHappyNov
    What's so funny is that my experience is similar but that I see her way too much!  But when I do see her I'm constantly doing everything wrong.  At least you don't have to hear it every weekend. ;)  Trying to help you see the good in the fact that she's never around to see your cutie. ;) 
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