Feeling possessive over baby (aka another MIL vent)

HBirdie · September 2013

I am still a month away from my due date and I want to punch my MIL in the vag. Seriously, if she says, "That's my grandbaby!" or "I can't wait for my grandbaby to be here!" I'm going to stab her. All of our parents are first time grandparents and they're all ridiculously excited, but she's driving me NUTS. I think she's feeling really competitive with my mom, who I'm really close to. Every single Facebook post about our baby, including pictures (of our nursery or new stroller or my bump or whatever it happens to be), she comments and manages to put the words MY GRANDBABY in there somewhere. I honestly want to delete the comments. I'm tired of her trying to claim her ownership!

Maybe I should save this for FFFC, but I almost want to keep my baby in forever so that he/she can just stay mine. Is it normal to already feel possessive when your baby isn't even here yet? Because I definitely do. I don't want anyone else (except DH) to hold him/her. I know this is petty and I shouldn't be annoyed, probably, but I am. And for the record, my own mother, not to mention my step MIL aren't much better so I'm about at the end of my rope. It's MY BABY. Leave me alone.

Please tell me I'm not the only one feeling this way?

MallardDucky · September 2013

I think you are over reacting a bit.

olga1311 · September 2013

Yeah I agree. You sound like you are way over reacting . It IS her grand baby after all. Nobody is taking your baby away from you by stating the obvious fact that they are related to him/her...

T+Schultz4 · September 2013

I think it's natural for grandparents to be that excited for their first grand babies. You should be happy that you have involved and happy grandparents for your baby. Some people don't and wish they did.

Jenmarie279 · September 2013

My exMIL used to say "MY baby" whenever she referred to DS and it would annoy me, but in the end she didn't mean anything by it. She was just a proud grandma.

Try to not let it bother you so much and just remind yourself whenever she says it that she is just excited.

HBirdie · September 2013

Maybe it's an overreaction, I don't know. That's why I'm posting on here and not saying anything to my family. Obviously we're happy our family is involved, that goes without saying. I'm just irritated by the overbearing attitude, competitiveness, and possessiveness all of the grandmas are displaying. I can't write out every little thing that's been said/done by them this whole pregnancy, because that would take sooo much time, but I'm sure if I did, you guys would understand where I'm coming from a little more. I'm surprised, I didn't expect flames just for ranting a little. Whatevs.

rachelstauf · September 2013

I completely understand. My mom calls my LO "my baby". Not "my grandbaby", but "my baby." She does this so often that she actually called me today to tell me how offended she was when a patient of hers AND a coworker both thought she was pregnant. She had been showing off the latest ultrasound picture of "her baby" and they thought it really was hers. Go figure. It drives me nuts!

HBirdie · September 2013

rachelstauf said:

I completely understand. My mom calls my LO "my baby". Not "my grandbaby", but "my baby." She does this so often that she actually called me today to tell me how offended she was when a patient of hers AND a coworker both thought she was pregnant. She had been showing off the latest ultrasound picture of "her baby" and they thought it really was hers. Go figure. It drives me nuts!

Oh man that's crazy! My mom mostly says "my baby" which is super annoying. She also has no boundaries when it comes to touching (read: poking very hard) my stomach, and even when I say, "Ow" or "You're hurting me," she just laughs and says "No I'm not!" Umm, when you're jabbing me in exactly the same spot over and over again, yes, it hurts!
My stepMIL has never said the "my baby" thing, but MIL has. Usually she says "my grandbaby" though. Thank goodness. I don't know why, but it really bothers me.

sprocketsmom · September 2013

I felt very possessive when I was pregnant with DS1. I thought the same thing you are, that I wanted to keep him all to myself. Rational? Maybe not, but if it's how you feel, it's how you feel. Thankfully my MIL didn't pull the "my baby" crap, but I really don't like her at all and I think that's where my feelings stemmed from. I don't feel that strongly about it this time. Just a little possessive but not as mama-bear ish.

Brooke81 · September 2013

HBirdie said:

Maybe it's an overreaction, I don't know. That's why I'm posting on here and not saying anything to my family. Obviously we're happy our family is involved, that goes without saying. I'm just irritated by the overbearing attitude, competitiveness, and possessiveness all of the grandmas are displaying. I can't write out every little thing that's been said/done by them this whole pregnancy, because that would take sooo much time, but I'm sure if I did, you guys would understand where I'm coming from a little more. I'm surprised, I didn't expect flames just for ranting a little. Whatevs.

You are not getting flamed here at all as far as I can read! If you are reading that into your responses maybe the pg hormones are skewing your view. For your sake you should try to take a break from everyone and calm yourself down. Maybe you should block your MIL from your facebook feed for a while if her posts are so annoying to you. Unfortunatly I think this is mostly your problem. At least from what you are saying it sounds like they are just excited. Saying my grandbaby does not mean he/she is not anyone elses grandbaby too just like saying my son/daughter doesn't mean that they aren't DH's too! Maybe if you feel they are being competitive you could nicely say that you are so happy that they are excited about the baby but you have the feeling there is a competition as to who is going to love him/her most and that makes you uncomfortable. It is not reasonable imo to want to be the only one to hold your LO. You won't even be the first to hold him/her chances are. The doctors and nurses get that honor so try to chill.

HBirdie · September 2013

sprocketsmom said:
I felt very possessive when I was pregnant with DS1. I thought the same thing you are, that I wanted to keep him all to myself. Rational? Maybe not, but if it's how you feel, it's how you feel. Thankfully my MIL didn't pull the "my baby" crap, but I really don't like her at all and I think that's where my feelings stemmed from. I don't feel that strongly about it this time. Just a little possessive but not as mama-bear ish.

Thank you! I feel better knowing I'm not the only one. I KNOW it's irrational and maybe a little selfish but I can't help feeling that way. Maybe it's because it's my first, maybe it's because I have a strong dislike toward my MIL, maybe a little of both. I just hope it goes away.

mrskeyte9 · September 2013

I completely know how you feel! My MIL says "my baby", "my girl", "my Addison"....gets under DH and I's skin everytime! She's SUUUPEER possessive over anything that's mine. For instance when talking to me she will say "my Lola" (the dog) or "my -DH's name-" She also refers to them as "her family" which...they are, except she chooses to leave me out of that equation. DH had to step up and say "no, she's MY baby; she's MY Addison" etc. Can't wait for when she visits... %-(

rachelstauf · September 2013

HBirdie said:

Oh man that's crazy! My mom mostly says "my baby" which is super annoying. She also has no boundaries when it comes to touching (read: poking very hard) my stomach, and even when I say, "Ow" or "You're hurting me," she just laughs and says "No I'm not!" Umm, when you're jabbing me in exactly the same spot over and over again, yes, it hurts!
My stepMIL has never said the "my baby" thing, but MIL has. Usually she says "my grandbaby" though. Thank goodness. I don't know why, but it really bothers me.

I tried to compromise with my mom about the "my baby" thing when I was maybe nearly 20 weeks pregnant and I told her that "my grandbaby" would be fine. She kind of blew up at me in an absolutely irrational way. I've let the subject drop since then, because it's obviously going to be a huge thing for her and I decided it wasn't worth it.

My mom's kind of nuts though, she threw another huge fit when I wouldn't let her find out the sex of my baby before my DH and I. She thought she should be there for the anatomy scan and be the only one to know before a gender reveal party she wanted to throw later.

I think babies might bring out the crazy in people sometimes! I know I feel extra possessive every now and again and then realize "ok, obviously this is my (and my DH's) baby. No one is going to think he isn't ours and my mom is not going to run off with him." I just go through phases and chalk most of it up to hormones (a small amount of it is the fact that she's doing these things in the first place, but I'll readily admit to hormones being a large factor!)

HBirdie · September 2013

Brooke81 said:

HBirdie said:

Maybe it's an overreaction, I don't know. That's why I'm posting on here and not saying anything to my family. Obviously we're happy our family is involved, that goes without saying. I'm just irritated by the overbearing attitude, competitiveness, and possessiveness all of the grandmas are displaying. I can't write out every little thing that's been said/done by them this whole pregnancy, because that would take sooo much time, but I'm sure if I did, you guys would understand where I'm coming from a little more. I'm surprised, I didn't expect flames just for ranting a little. Whatevs.

You are not getting flamed here at all as far as I can read! If you are reading that into your responses maybe the pg hormones are skewing your view. For your sake you should try to take a break from everyone and calm yourself down. Maybe you should block your MIL from your facebook feed for a while if her posts are so annoying to you. Unfortunatly I think this is mostly your problem. At least from what you are saying it sounds like they are just excited. Saying my grandbaby does not mean he/she is not anyone elses grandbaby too just like saying my son/daughter doesn't mean that they aren't DH's too! Maybe if you feel they are being competitive you could nicely say that you are so happy that they are excited about the baby but you have the feeling there is a competition as to who is going to love him/her most and that makes you uncomfortable. It is not reasonable imo to want to be the only one to hold your LO. You won't even be the first to hold him/her chances are. The doctors and nurses get that honor so try to chill.

Maybe flame is a strong word. I'm just surprised at the comments that I'm completely overreacting, I feel like most of the time when people get on her to complain about MIL issues (which happens fairly often), people are pretty understanding and supportive. I always try to be sympathetic in my responses to others because I completely understand in law issues.
Clearly I'm hormonal, I accept that (in fact, I think I already said that in a previous comment). That doesn't change that this is the way I'm feeling and it sucks. Of course I know it's my baby and that (for the most part), MIL's actions/words aren't intentionally to irritate me or whatever. But there IS a lot of competition between all three grandmas and it's getting old. Like I said, I would never be able to get into everything going on in the situation on here.
And I'm fully aware I won't be the first to hold my baby...not sure where that came from. I also know it's mildly crazy to say I don't want anyone else to hold the baby. Of course I will, I'm glad our baby has loving family. It's just how I'm feeling at this moment.

HBirdie · September 2013

mrskeyte9 said:
I completely know how you feel! My MIL says "my baby", "my girl", "my Addison"....gets under DH and I's skin everytime! She's SUUUPEER possessive over anything that's mine. For instance when talking to me she will say "my Lola" (the dog) or "my -DH's name-" She also refers to them as "her family" which...they are, except she chooses to leave me out of that equation. DH had to step up and say "no, she's MY baby; she's MY Addison" etc. Can't wait for when she visits... %-(

Ugh! So annoying! Even your dog?? That's just...weird. At least she lives far enough away that she won't just drop by all the time and visit! My MIL/SFIL live three blocks from us in one direction, and FIL/SMIL are two blocks away in the other direction. Oh joy. Also, my FIL got an awesome opportunity to speak at a conference in Mexico (he's an engineer), all expenses paid, at the END of October, and SMIL made him turn it down because "our baby will be here by then!" Uhh... Yeah... Are you under the impression that the baby is living with you or something? Pretty sure you can go on a four day business trip a month after our kid is born...

HBirdie · September 2013

rachelstauf said:

HBirdie said:

Oh man that's crazy! My mom mostly says "my baby" which is super annoying. She also has no boundaries when it comes to touching (read: poking very hard) my stomach, and even when I say, "Ow" or "You're hurting me," she just laughs and says "No I'm not!" Umm, when you're jabbing me in exactly the same spot over and over again, yes, it hurts!
My stepMIL has never said the "my baby" thing, but MIL has. Usually she says "my grandbaby" though. Thank goodness. I don't know why, but it really bothers me.

I tried to compromise with my mom about the "my baby" thing when I was maybe nearly 20 weeks pregnant and I told her that "my grandbaby" would be fine. She kind of blew up at me in an absolutely irrational way. I've let the subject drop since then, because it's obviously going to be a huge thing for her and I decided it wasn't worth it.

My mom's kind of nuts though, she threw another huge fit when I wouldn't let her find out the sex of my baby before my DH and I. She thought she should be there for the anatomy scan and be the only one to know before a gender reveal party she wanted to throw later.

I think babies might bring out the crazy in people sometimes! I know I feel extra possessive every now and again and then realize "ok, obviously this is my (and my DH's) baby. No one is going to think he isn't ours and my mom is not going to run off with him." I just go through phases and chalk most of it up to hormones (a small amount of it is the fact that she's doing these things in the first place, but I'll readily admit to hormones being a large factor!)

She does sound a little crazy! The gender thing especially. No way!

We're team green but my stepMIL wanted to come to the A/S to find out the gender anyway so she could be making things for it. She promised not to let it slip, since we want to be surprised. My husband laughed in her face when she suggested that! And then we wouldn't tell her when the A/S was. She's also threatened several times to go to our midwife and find out the gender on her own, even if she has to "steal the chart." Uhh, no thanks, crazycakes!

HBirdie · September 2013

Ugggghhhh quote fail. Sorry. It just doesn't work on mobile:(

rachelstauf · September 2013

HBirdie said:

Ugggghhhh quote fail. Sorry. It just doesn't work on mobile:(

Haha, no worries! I feel like we could spend an evening comparing crazy stories. I love the "crazy cakes"! That's awesome and I'm stealing it!

HBirdie · September 2013

rachelstauf said:

HBirdie said:

Ugggghhhh quote fail. Sorry. It just doesn't work on mobile:(

Haha, no worries! I feel like we could spend an evening comparing crazy stories. I love the "crazy cakes"! That's awesome and I'm stealing it!

Perhaps we should just lock our moms/MILs in a room together until, say... November?

rachelstauf · September 2013

HBirdie said:

HBirdie said:

Ugggghhhh quote fail. Sorry. It just doesn't work on mobile:(

Haha, no worries! I feel like we could spend an evening comparing crazy stories. I love the "crazy cakes"! That's awesome and I'm stealing it!
Perhaps we should just lock our moms/MILs in a room together until, say... November?

That might have Hunger Games type results... not sure if that's for the best.

mrskeyte9 · September 2013

HBirdie said:

mrskeyte9 said:
I completely know how you feel! My MIL says "my baby", "my girl", "my Addison"....gets under DH and I's skin everytime! She's SUUUPEER possessive over anything that's mine. For instance when talking to me she will say "my Lola" (the dog) or "my -DH's name-" She also refers to them as "her family" which...they are, except she chooses to leave me out of that equation. DH had to step up and say "no, she's MY baby; she's MY Addison" etc. Can't wait for when she visits... %-(
Ugh! So annoying! Even your dog?? That's just...weird. At least she lives far enough away that she won't just drop by all the time and visit! My MIL/SFIL live three blocks from us in one direction, and FIL/SMIL are two blocks away in the other direction. Oh joy. Also, my FIL got an awesome opportunity to speak at a conference in Mexico (he's an engineer), all expenses paid, at the END of October, and SMIL made him turn it down because "our baby will be here by then!" Uhh... Yeah... Are you under the impression that the baby is living with you or something? Pretty sure you can go on a four day business trip a month after our kid is born...

Yes, sadly, even the dog. Lol. Since we're going to Korea, she's keeping the dog (which I'm still NOT fully ok with) but she would call DH and say "I can't wait until my Lola girl gets here." Finally he told her its our dog, not hers, and yes we appreciate her keeping the dog for us...but it makes it 10x harder to leave her when she's already saying its her dog. She got the hint but not without theatrical crocodile tears first. My mom is leaving 2 weeks after my due date and then again mid Oct for her bday weekend. She's been pretty good except she gets the "crazycakes" thing sometimes and says she has to know LO's middle name NOW. Uh, no ya don't. Lol. When we said we were finding out the gender but wanted to keep it a surprise from everyone, nope...she HAD to know. When we were picking names...she HAD to know. When I said I liked a certain name for LO she made the most disgusted face and said "omg!! What?! That's a hideous name! I would never let you name my granddaughter that..." Uh, pretty sure it's not your choice...oh mothers and MIL's

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startobe · September 2013

I know how you feel! So many people cross boundaries, giving and insisting I take their advice, that a couple of weeks ago I told DH we would just have to raise the baby in my belly. Problem solved! Most are well-intentioned, but what an enticing thought to keep baby in a tower shielded from the evils of the world. I just remind myself, mama and papa bear are the ones in charge. There will always be crazy-makers and it'll probably get worse once the baby's here. Part of what will make us all great parents is navigating our way around all of the "crazycakes" (brilliant expression BTW). Just remember, you don't have to take a bite.

wlux · September 2013

I like to say my ILs have "baby rabies" they are absolutely insane and can sympathize with you.

CutieBean79 · September 2013

I get feeling possessive because I still feel that way over my DD when the grandparents try to overstep me and make decisions without asking me or DH ("oh, I just figured she would come with me"). I just take it one thing at a time and try to remember how hard it will be for me one day if my kids are grown and have babies of their own. It must be difficult to surrender to another person's choices about someone you love so much. I've seen a lot of people on here get upset about grandparents saying "my baby" and I always feel like it is an overreaction. Of course they know s/he is not really their baby, it is just a matter of pride. I think the "my" part is just a matter of semantics. At the end of the day, you and DH will have the final say and everyone will learn that in due time. No need to get upset or make some kind of declaration (not that you are doing these things), it will all be settled with time and experience.

happybride 276 · September 2013

I can understand how you are feeling. There are a ton of things my MIL has done that have fully pissed me off and my H could never understand where I was coming from. He just didn't get why I would be offended by some of the things she did or said where I thought he was insane for not understanding how she was disrespectful. After years of ups and downs (including several things since I have become pregnant) we finally just agreed to let the past be the past and try to move forward for the sake of my husband and my son. It is much better, but it seriously had to get BAD before it got better. It got to the point where I refused to go to their house, the beach by their house (where we often went in the past), or even talk to her on the phone. My H had to get involved and talk to his mother. If you are having bad feelings about his mother I would suggest that you talk to your H, tell him that you think you might be a little over possessive, and ask for his help.

Lbear8 · September 2013

My MIL used to say "my baby" with my first dd and that drove me crazy. "My grand baby" would not have because it is her grand baby.

princessvespa1 · September 2013

I can understand this. My FIL does the comment thing with every single pic I post about it being "our guy". He has even referred to MIL as my sons mother multiple times. "Here go give this to mom" and he will mean MIL and my son will look at him weird and then MIL will correct him and say "nana". Drives me bonkers.

Skalbrecht · September 2013

I don't think you are getting flamed, and not alone feeling this way either.

In laws are definitely tough, and even my own mother makes me a little annoyed sometimes with 'our baby /grand baby comments.' It bothers me too when we nicknamed our LO Peanut early on that everyone uses that still...it was kind of intended to be DH and my thing. Even My SIL, who is one of the meanest people to me on the face of the planet and hates me for no absolute reason is even making alot of comments about 'her neice.' I think excitement is mounting since everyone is getting so close. Try to smile and focus on the positives - and take as much time as you want for yourself right after delivery

Perhaps your DH can ask her to lay off the fb posts? We had to do this with a family member, as well as ask not to be tagged since it was constant. Good luck honey - though it's really annoying not sure this one is worth raising your blood pressure over!

achadwick19 · September 2013

lindszachary said:

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Maybe it's an overreaction, I don't know. That's why I'm posting on here and not saying anything to my family. Obviously we're happy our family is involved, that goes without saying. I'm just irritated by the overbearing attitude, competitiveness, and possessiveness all of the grandmas are displaying. I can't write out every little thing that's been said/done by them this whole pregnancy, because that would take sooo much time, but I'm sure if I did, you guys would understand where I'm coming from a little more. I'm surprised, I didn't expect flames just for ranting a little. Whatevs.
Yeah apparently towards the end everybody is rude to each other and if you try to vent you get flamed for it. Just happened to me. I understand where you are coming from because my mom and boyfriends mom are competing just as bad if not worse. My baby shower was a disaster partly because of that. When they start competing it makes you feel like you have no control =\

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kissamary · September 2013

I am going to go out on a limb here and assume you are experiencing something like what my aunt did my my cousin and his wife last year. Their son was born in January, and shortly thereafter my cousin's wife kidnapped him and took him back to her home state because of the stress my aunt put them under. She is back now, but it took a good 4 months for my cousin to convince her to come back.

It was unnerving for me to listen to her comments. From the second she found out about the baby it was always about her. She became obsessed with the thought of having a grandchild to replace her only son she had just "lost" to marriage. In fact, she ended up getting divorced from her husband of over 20 years when the grandchild was taken to another state because she couldn't put anything into any of her other relationships. She wouldn't even let people talk about the baby when he was gone, even the baby's own father.

Fast forward to this spring when they came back; everything is wonderful and grand again. She loves that "bitch" wife of her son again and jumps right back on to the overly obsessed wagon. She gets back together with her husband two weeks after their divorce is final.

It is hard to explain how bad the situation really is if you don't experience it.

Kristonita12 · September 2013

I can totally relate...annoying MIL possessiveness, wanting to cling to your baby, etc. it's all so frustrating! Yes, also somewhat irrational and hormonal probably ( for me, too), but you feel what you feel and you can't help it. Hang in there, only time will make it easier, I think.

MrsShep613 · September 2013

Your MIL sounds a lot like my mom! O know that she is just aside herself so happy to meet her first grandson (its the first all around) that she tends to go WAAAAAY over the top. I know in my heart that she means well, but it does drive me bonkers sometimes. I wouldn't let it stress you out so much, she's just excited.

smlowe9311 · September 2013

While I believe you are over reacting I can understand some of where you are coming from. LO is also the first grandchild on all sides for us and while my ILs don't seem to be overbearing about it (I don't really talk to them much because FIL is insane and MIL and I just aren't that close) and my dad is certainly excited but in his own little quiet way (sharing with ALL his friends about LO and me being pregnant) my own mom will do little things that get on my nerves with good intention. For example, she called me after getting to school on Friday (we both work at different elementary schools) to tell me about a dream she had the night before where 5-year old me came in and told her to was time to go to the hospital. Then she kept asking me if I'd gotten my "burst of energy yet" because that's usually a sign of labor coming. Or she'll say something like "if you go into labor and are home alone call us. Don't try to drive yourself to the hospital" We live ten minutes away and if I am not in any pain and capable of driving myself then I will.

I know all of this is just because she cares and wants what's best for me and LO and is just excited but goodness sometimes it can get on my nerves. I just have to keep telling myself that it is because she loves us so much.

Babymassey13 · September 2013

I can relate and I think overreacting is ok. My parents and IL's haven't quite got on my nerves yet. My mom says a little too much but I've been "highly trained in dealing with her" as she says. I've had plenty of moments where I'm so happy I'm still pregnant and this baby is all mine. I'm nervous about having to pass the baby around to everyone who has said, "you have to let me get that baby" or something like that.

I think it's just normal FTM things we go through. As long as no one is putting you or baby in harms way it will all work out. If you have to put your foot down you should. It will make you feel better and establish respect to and from your family. But if you let things go now it will become a habit. Nip it in the bud.

amy11401 · September 2013

AbbyMMM said:

Re: the wanting to be the main one to hold your baby. I think this is a totally normal feeling (you've been the only one to carry them so far) and I can totally relate to it. Of course grandparents will have a chance to hold, bond with and love on your baby. But you are the mama and you get to do all of that first. It breaks my heart to hear stories about grandparents who edge in on bonding time after delivery and make new moms feel bad for holding their newborns "too long" or "selfishly." I've told my mom that when she comes and meets the baby in the hospital, to please follow our lead about whether or not we're playing pass the baby. There is so much time for them to meet knew people. They need their mom's arms and face. Not selfish to hog your newborn.

We are taking atleast an hour of skin to skin time and bonding time with the baby before any family is allowed in. This is also why I don't want family staying at our house right after the baby is born. I think the parents need time to bond with the baby.

SweetPeaK26 · September 2013

Eh. ILS and my parents all call my girls 'our girls' or 'my babies'. They love them. I think it's sweet. And I'd rather have family that is over excited than underwhelmed by the prospect of new babies!

Cleo421 · September 2013

SweetPeaK26 said:
Eh. ILS and my parents all call my girls 'our girls' or 'my babies'. They love them. I think it's sweet. And I'd rather have family that is over excited than underwhelmed by the prospect of new babies!

This. I don't mind it or feel threatened. Although as pp said, I think it's so important for the parents to bond with the baby and have some alone time at first. This will definitely be the case for us in the hospital, and in an ideal world we'd have a night or two alone at home with the babies without my in laws (who are temporarily moving into the guest room to help out). However, everyone tells me I'd be crazy to refuse any and all types of help so I'm graciously accepting their offer from day one.

xsweetnshort928x · September 2013

This is kind of a side topic, but still related to MIL driving me nuts, she has choosen her "grandma" name for her and her husband to be Pops and Lolli. I'm seriously annoyed over this and I want to smack her and say, "no, my baby is not calling his grandma Lolli, that's the dumbest name ever"

ZKLBM0618 · September 2013

I feel the SAME WAY about my MIL. She drives me crazy with that crap. People may think your crazy for feeling this way but I certainly don't because I feel the same way!! I hope things get better though... Good luck girl!

imakeeff0rts · September 2013

I pretty much skipped all of this, so if this has been said, sorry.

List MIL as an "acquaintance" on FB (or list her in some other category), and restrict who sees your posts/pictures which can be done through your privacy settings or by going to the settings on a previous picture.

At least she's not calling it her baby, though. That would cross a line.

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