New Mom Doesn’t Want Mother-In-Law To Babysit Her Child Because She Left The Child With A Stranger

• By Adina Tayyab
• 10 months ago
• 4 minutes read

Being a first-time mom is exciting but also stressful. OP tried to balance parenting and other tasks but ended up in a situation where trust was broken.

Recently, OP felt comfortable having someone watch her 7-week-old while doing home renovations. OP asked SO’s parents, who assured her it was fine despite family visiting. They said one would stay while the other picked up relatives from the airport. OP even transferred the car seat base. However, arriving five hours later, they found a family friend holding the baby, who had been brought in to watch her without OP’s knowledge or consent. Now, OP feels uneasy and hesitant about trusting them again. Update says that SO returned home after a lengthy discussion with his parents, who expressed dissatisfaction with OP. He conveyed being caught in the middle, leaving OP uncertain about future interactions. Potential awkwardness looms as OP hesitates to let them watch LO again, despite considering a possible reconciliation if an apology is offered, though SO’s tone casts doubt on that outcome.

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Scroll down below to read the full story in OP’s words.

1. MIL asked others to babysit without OP’s knowledge. OP feels hesitant to let her watch the baby again and doubts an apology is forthcoming.

2. OP’s first time being a mom so she needs advice if she is being too much.

3. OP asked their SO’s parents to watch their 7-week-old while they worked on drywall. Despite family visiting, they were happy to help.

4. OP was assured one in-law would stay home while the other picked up family. Arrived later to find a family friend holding their baby.

5. OP was assured one in-law would stay home while the other picked up family. Arrived later to find a family friend holding the baby.

6. OP wasn’t informed of the change in plans. Now, they’re upset and feel sick about not knowing who was watching their baby. Trust is gone.

7. Update: OP’s SO had a two-hour discussion with his parents, who are unhappy. SO feels stuck between OP and them. OP is unsure what happens next.

8. OP expects awkwardness as they’ll hesitate to let in-laws watch the baby. OP might reconsider if they apologize, but doubts it based on SO’s tone.

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Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.

9. This is a very sane advice from a fellow Redditor.

10. You have the right to know who is caring for your baby at all times. They should have respected that.

11. You were clear about your expectations, and they didn’t follow through. It’s understandable to be upset.

12.  Your baby’s safety is your top priority.

13. Any mom would feel the same, OP’s concerns are valid.

14. We have a grandmother perspective too.

15. Most Redditors say its not acceptable.

16. You asked them for a favor and they assured you everything was fine, then changed plans without telling you. That’s not okay.

17. NTA. As a first-time mom, it’s completely normal to be protective. They should have communicated better.

18. They broke the agreement and your trust. It’s normal to feel hesitant about leaving your baby with them again.

19. You deserve an apology for the lack of communication. It’s your baby, and you should always be informed.

20. They failed to communicate properly.

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