Unsolicited advice
My inlaws just came to visit for 5 days, in a hotel. The entire time they were giving us unsolicited advice about many things including how to parent our children. It was annoying as hell. Towards...
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Ok, so I've been a DWIL member for about three years now. I've seen countless post about this book and people asking what everyone's thoughts are on it. Well here is a blog from BBC posted two days ago...
View ArticleLadies I need your help explaining something to my duh.
I do not like my in-laws. Never have, never will. I try to stay away from them as much as possible. They mentioned to duh that they wanted to stop by on Wednesday morning to see our lo, I told him no...
View ArticleThe name game....
Carolyn Hax should get on here to give her advice... http://www.goerie.com/article/20130919/LIFESTYLES06/309199995/Carolyn-Hax%3A-Stubborn-granny-loses-in-name-game I lurk but usually do not post. I...
View ArticleWhat not to argue with your DIL about
This article popped up in my fb feed today: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3920157?ir=Parents Thoughts? What did they leave out (other than home remodels and the state children's genitals ;))? My ILs...
View ArticleOh, MIL is going to be very mad!
I'm posting purely for documenting purposes but feel free to add thoughts and predictions as noms will follow I'm sure. BG (contains trigger):...
View ArticleFUTURE IN-LAWS FROM HELL
Hi, I'm really pissed with the fact that my future in-laws don't like me.. Me and my partner are already living together (under one roof with his parents). I always hear them (the parents) that I...
View Article1st time posting. Feeling guilty, need advice -long
BG: my grandmother had a falling out with her brother(Stevie) and sisters(Margaret and Katy) after her oldest brother(Terry) passed away. The remaining brother and 2 sisters called her a thief because...
View ArticleGot an email from my mom. Why did I read it?
Some BG: http://community.babycenter.com/post/a43457839/i_think_i_screwed_up_update_4 http://community.babycenter.com/post/a44149765/just_ran_into_co_parents_at_target?cpg=2&csi=2429147641&pd=1...
View ArticleImportant Genetic Information.
I lurk way more than I post. I do have a little background (http://community.babycenter.com/post/a35863450/family_judgement_of_special_needs?cpg=5&pd=-1). The gist and up to date info... My sister...
View ArticleFOO wants me to take the fall for my sis
HI DWIL, I've been a lurker for some time now, but now I have my own issue I need help resolving. Ugh, I never thought I would ever be in a messed up situation like this, esp. not at the hands...
View ArticleILs are out of the country. Their dog died! :( POLL
The big worry was that when my ILs went to visit my SIL in NZ that I would go into labor and they would miss my son being born.... Well, in a sad an unexpected turn of events, their beloved lab passed...
View ArticleStupid, selfish, or oblivious In laws?
My daughter was battling a cold off and on for 2 weeks so when my in laws asked to watch my daughter over night in the middle of the week, I was reluctant. A little background into our lives: my in...
View ArticleWell, I killed my MIL's dog. *trigger* (long)
I killed my MIL's dog. It was an accident of sorts and I certainly don't feel guilty or ashamed. I'm sorry her dog died. Just like I'd be sorry if her dog was run over because she refuses to leash him....
View Article1st birthday boundary stomp
Hello ladies, This is my first post here. I have 2 kiddos 18 months and 3 months (this is important, I promise). A little background: MIL was okay until I had my first LO and then that's when the...
View ArticleDreading visiting my critical, controlling mother over the holidays. Any tips?
Hello Friends! I am wondering if anyone has any advice or strategies I can use with my mother. I live in Wyoming and will be taking my then 16 month old (as well as being 5 months pregnant) to PA by...
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OT: Seeing the geneticist for DD's diagnosis
BG on DD is found in my post dealing with PIL: http://community.babycenter.com/post/a45000451/we_stole_mils_moment_part_2--small_ud_4_5_8_fils_email?cpg=-1#c2436325595 Because so many reached out...
View ArticleChristmas gift concerns with nieces/nephews
I know it seems there are a ton of Christmas related questions on here so I'm sorry for yet another one :-/. Here's some background: My DH has a brother and SIL who now have 3 kids. There are a...
View ArticleUngrateful MIL Rant!
Maybe it's hormones, but I have had it with my ungrateful MIL... she appreciates nothing! Last year for her Bday, she never said what she wanted, so her husband said she mentioned lotion stuff from...
View ArticleGoing Crazy - MIL has lived with us for a year
I posted this in another group as well, but this one is larger and I thought I might get some more feedback here. This is my first post. I'm just looking for some constructive suggestions on my...
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