As EDD gets closer, family gets more pushy!
So I am a ftm due in mid Nov. My Foo and inlaws live about an 14 hour drive north from us because we are military. Living far away from family has really helped minimize any drama and has really helped...
View ArticleOT: Awkward Family Photos
I was looking through the AFP site and found this picture in this week's posts, thought you might get a laugh from it. I am hoping it was all in fun. Hoping. Hoping........
View ArticleThanks DWIL ladies
I've been a lurker for over a year, went anon due to upcoming legal matters. Just wanted to say thanks to you ladies, I've been able to successfully cut off my toxic dad and stepmom. My stepmom had me...
View ArticleSOs wants to take dd to visit family during holidays without me because I...
I posted here before but my thread was shut down because I was told to take it to marriage and relationships. They are telling me to take the issue back to here. I am not looking for relationship...
View ArticleAm I being difficult?
LO is pretty particular about her naps. She will only nap at home, usually in my bed, next to me (I know, I'm setting myself up for trouble). She's six months now, and had a rocky newborn period....
View ArticleAm I really a bad mom?
This has been bothering me all day, my mom calling me a bad mother because my daughter at 10 months does not have a solid sleep schedule. To her I have bad parenting skills, because my 10 month old...
View ArticleDare I ask?
Most of the problems posted here are related to boundry stomping issues, but sadly I don't understand some of them.( i think its because of my different cultural background). So please tell me how is...
View ArticleAm i just BEC now? and need help getting a spine.
Long time lurker first time poster. Hopeing to get some good advice and a hard push in the right direction. I have always had a hard time saying no and basically JADEing. Real quick background for...
View ArticleEDD w/ #2 approaching...remembering #1 experience
I have a tough relationship with my IL's. My DH is their older golden child and my MIL is a lonely (albeit married), nasty, competitive (DH's words) and intrusive woman. My BIL is the hopeless child in...
View ArticleOT: I'm jealous and disgusted with myself...
This isn't about in laws or foo, but the advice here is always real and up front, and I sure could use a reality check right now. I'm such a hypocrite, and I need some words of wisdom. Long story...
View ArticleHow do I get him to ditch his Mother?
MIL is a divorcee who expects her sons to maintain her financially. She attempts to sabotage any prospective love relationships that her sons have (including mine), as she is threatened that, once her...
View ArticleTime to come clean
In addition to the brand spanking new look (emphasis on spanking) of BBC, I would love to announce that THE STICKY has been revamped. It was a joint effort (alas, no joints were smoked) of the Tiara...
View ArticleContinue to clean up after mother?
I rarely post on this board, but am hoping for some advice with an issue with my mother. For years, I have devoted a great deal of time to cleaning and picking up the pieces after my addict mother....
View ArticleTO gma and DD bday party?
Im 28 weeks right now and have been so stressed since i put my N grandma on TO. Im on my phone so i cant link BG. So totally deserves the TO and i really would love to find out that im wrong about her...
View ArticleMy FOO is nuts.
Oh boy, where do I start? I guess I'd better start with I'm a long time lurker, occasional commenter, have read the sticky, and definitely have my BGP on. The background on my family would probably...
View ArticleOM and the Queens
I was looking at the lovely list that OM 'fingered'... would you mind adding the Red Flag thread to it as well? I think it was "Red Flags that I Missed"? or something like that? I think that would be...
View ArticleDuH told MIL I have Fridays off (vent)
DH and I recently agreed that he will not say yes when MIL asks to "stop by" to see LO unless #1) I'm ok with her coming over and #2) DH will be home throughout her entire visit. This is mostly because...
View ArticleOverseas Question
Quick BG: DFs family are sort of scattered all over the world. Originally from the UK, FIL now in the Middle East, MIL in our home city in Aus, SIL in Slovakia. They move frequently, and DF used to as...
View ArticleHand washing
I have told my in-laws repeatedly hand washing or sanitizing is a must with my 34 weeker. They still are randomly touching her while I'm holding her without sanitizing or washing. How many times do I...
View ArticleSetting boundaries with MIL. (problem)
My MIL & SIL have absolutely no boundaries around me, and its a problem. Im newly married with my DH and Im trying to get used to his family and their trying to get used to me. however... When they...
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