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Family Visit Goes Wrong When SIL Demands 5-Month-Old Baby’s Crib For Her Own Son, Mom Refuses
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Family Visit Goes Wrong When SIL Demands 5-Month-Old Baby’s Crib For Her Own Son, Mom Refuses

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Family gatherings are like a mixed bag of candy – sweet, but occasionally filled with something sour. They offer the perfect chance to catch up with people you don’t get to see that often, make memories, and share a few laughs. But sometimes, these visits can turn into improvised soap operas, filled with drama and some really strong opinions.

This is what happened to the protagonist of this story when her in-laws were getting ready for a family visit with their toddler, turning what should have been a fun visit into a heated exchange of words.

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Woman’s sister-in-law demands she move her infant baby from her crib so her 20-month-old son can sleep in it when they visit, but the mom refuses, causing tensions in the family

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The mom doesn’t want to disrupt her 5-month-old daughter’s sleep by moving her from the crib and offers to rent a baby travel bed for her in-laws’ visit, but she is refused

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The woman’s sister-in-law was never nice to her, refusing to invite her to their wedding or birthday parties

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The sister-in-law demands the crib for their visit, despite the mom offering to buy a travel crib for her nephew or suggesting they split the cost of renting one

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The woman asks her husband to deal with his family, making it clear that the pack-n-play was the final offer and demanding an apology before she’ll accept hosting them

Our story begins when Jane (not her real name but let’s just go with it) and her hubby were expecting a visit from their in-laws and their 20-month-old son. This should have been a happy reunion since the families live several states apart and don’t get to see each other often. However, things took a turn for the worse when Jane asked her sister-in-law where her son would be sleeping during their stay.

Now, Jane and her sister-in-law have never been best friends. They’ve had their differences over the years, and the sister-in-law has never been nice to Jane. She didn’t even invite her to their wedding, birthdays, and even refused to get her hair and makeup done for Jane’s wedding despite being a bridesmaid. So, when the sister-in-law insisted that her son should sleep in Jane’s 5-month-old daughter’s crib, our leading lady was understandably hesitant.

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Jane explained that her daughter had just started sleep training and had recently transitioned from a bassinet to the crib. Moving her back to a pack-n-play could disrupt her sleep routine. Despite Jane offering to buy a travel crib for her nephew or suggesting they split the cost of renting a crib, the sister-in-law was not having it, demanding her son get the baby’s crib, or else.

Jane explained to her sister-in-law that her daughter needed the crib more and that there had to be another solution, but the woman was only going to accept her way and nothing else. Her answer created tensions between the two women when the sister-in-law suggested to Jane that, if she can’t accommodate their needs, they shouldn’t visit at all. After that heated exchange, communication had gone radio silent, but the visit was still on the calendar.

Sometimes, family gatherings can feel like you need to armor up against your brother’s mocking comments, or your mom’s salty remarks. However, there’s a more effective way to protect yourself, according to family therapists, which is setting boundaries. These boundaries act as a personal commitment to ensure your own needs are met in your relationships, acting as a guideline for how you wish to be treated. Setting boundaries can be particularly beneficial for those who have endured toxic family dynamics for years, just like Jane and her sister-in-law had.

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Jane decided to hand over the reins to her husband to handle his side of the family, making it clear that the pack-n-play was the final offer, if the in-laws still wanted to visit. She also insisted on an apology from her sister-in-law before she would feel comfortable hosting them: a bold and empowering move that Jane felt was long overdue, after accepting mistreatment by her sister-in-law for all those years. “I was always hoping we could become close friends, but the feeling is very clearly not mutual,” Jane recalls.

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What do the experts have to say about this situation? Well, according to therapists, conflicts with a family member can create tensions in other relationships too. Trying to change a difficult family member might be pointless, as the more effort one puts in, the more demands the challenging individual tends to make.

So, what is the best way to deal with those people you are not very fond of and didn’t choose to have in your life, but circumstances have brought you together and you’re forced to deal with them because they’re family?

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While it might be tempting to try to help a family member, “sometimes it works, but often your efforts will not be rewarded. In fact, trying to fix someone or make their life better may become a huge headache, since the more you do for them, the more they want from you,” experts explain. Instead of trying to fix a difficult person, focus on your own well-being first and don’t allow any relationship to challenge that.

But how can we deal with special occasions, such as holidays, or family visits, when we are forced to spend time with the difficult member, just like Jane’s situation? Experts would advise “to plan ahead so that you have a good idea about how time will be spent with relatives. Don’t leave too much unplanned time; you don’t want to get into a situation where you’re left alone with a difficult family member with whom you have an issue or conflict.”

What’s your take on this story? What would you do if you were in the same situation? Drop your comments below.

People in the comments side with the mom, saying that she shouldn’t have to move her baby just to accommodate her entitled sister-in-law

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and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do I feel like SIL would try to move daughter out of the crib while she’s visiting?

madbakes
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was posted a year ago. No update. I hate when there's no update.

FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why aren't the brothers sorting this out? Easy solution, hand it over to them. Clearly they are the ones who want to see eachotherz they are the connection. Make life easier and hand it off. Stop doing weird power plays and collecting slights. Let the guys plan if they want a visit.

FluffyDreg
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because it seems like husband might bend the knee and rent a crib for his own daughter to make peace.

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Hphizzle
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Send them away on a boys weekend and stay away from this chic. You do not need that person in or near your house.

Tanya Phillips
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a great solution actually. She sounds toxic. Won't even accept a rental when someone else is paying. This isn't about logistics; this is about control.

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Apatheist Account2
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You travel with a child, you make arrangements for them. Ask, sure, but don't demand.

Rowboat
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brothers are twins and our cousin was born like two weeks after them, it meant finding cribs was pretty difficult when we all travelled together but it was dien to the parents to make it work. There's like 7 of us in total and staying anywhere all together always involved kids sharing beds, crashing on sofas, camping beds, or the occasional makeshift nest in the floor. The only hard and fast rule was that whoever was hosting got to keep their bed and could say no to sharing. I don't even remember any discussions, it was just how things worked.

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Joann Hart
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Send your husband to visit them. Or tell them oh, there's a nice bed and breakfast you can make reservations, end of story

Vira
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the solution, imo. Make him go to them. Sister sounds unbearable.

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Suzie
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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No is a complete answer. "You should let my son sleep in your daughter's crib." "No, that's not happening. He can sleep in your pack and play or you can buy a travel crib." If they decide to stay home, problem solved.

Nina
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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't be surprised if the cow threw op's baby out of the crib and put her kid in there. She's 100% going to hurt your baby for her brat. She really does need to grow a spine. "No" is a full sentence. Tell them to get a hotel if they don't like it.

Rabbit Of ill Portent(she/her)
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would tell that thundercunt that I'll punt her 20 month old if I find him in my daughter's crib and I will also send her flying from hoofing her in the front butt!! Personally, I wouldn't let that putrid skank (SIL) set foot in my house, they can go to a feckin hotel

michele mbennett101044@yahoo.c
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make reservations at a local hotel for the b***h and tell her she can either stay there or not come at all, end of conversation! Don't EVER let some entitled a*****e b***h bully or gaslight you.

Anonymous
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a missed opportunity to find agreement! "Maybe we shouldn't come" "I agree".

CM Kar
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SIL is a guest at someone else's house. She doesn't get to make the rules nor demand everyone bends to her wishes. She is too entitled and needs to be cut off before being allowed to make everyone miserable. She also sounds like she has deep jealousy issues, but that's her problem, not everyone else's.

Parriah
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would not have that woman in the same house as your very young infant. She could do something to harm you or your family and you wouldn’t even know about it. She is not safe. They can stay in a freaking hotel. Your baby is a billion times more important

Regina Haft
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's YOUR home, YOUR RULES! NO is a complete sentence!!! I too used to be a people pleaser and did not stand up for myself. Now that I'm older, I have NO problem using my voice!!! Use YOURS Dear!!!

Alexandra
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for you! You're the mistress of the house; what you say, goes. Good luck!

Manny
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Talk about delusional. The SIL's kid is 20 months old? He's too old to be in a crib anyways. Sleep on the sofa/floor or they can go to a hotel.

Jan
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brothers need to plan a guy trip and just leave wives and kids out of it.

MR
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She needs to stop pussyfooting around with "I prefer" nonsense. Your child is going to sleep in her bed. Period. Leave no room for interpretation or negotiation. If she wants a place for her child to sleep in and the pack n play doesn't work, she needs to provide it for her son. This is no different than if she were going on vacation to a destination and needed to provide a sleeping arrangement for him.

Bennie McGarry
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SIL is a manipulative b. In the future, OP should state that she doesn’t feel comfortable with SIL’s demand, and when she pushes, simply say “No.”. No apologies, just the word No. No is a complete sentence. Any pushback after that should result in the next phrase “This conversation is over”. Any b1tching after that is ignored and NC is an option. I wish OP had updated as she promised.

Bahama Mama
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry but after her excluding me from her wedding, I would never have anything to do with this woman! I don't care if it's my bil wife! That would be a big nope for me! If the brothers want to spend time together they can do it just them 2.

Nurjahan Ali
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just tell them to rent a room and they can share bed with their baby.

michele mbennett101044@yahoo.c
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, tell hubby to grow a pair and put his sister in her place, or he will be spending the visit at the hotel with dear old sis!

Katherine Smith
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel bad for her. My sisters in law and I get along like we are actual sisters. (I have 4 of them and I don't get to see though of them) We talk all the time, love spending time with each other and would never demand one of them or I do something that would put one of us out in our own homes! That's just crazy. Her husband needs to grow a spine and deal with his awful sister in law.

SnackbarKaat
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my son was a baby I bought a foldable babybed for travelling and a lot of ppl do this when going for visits or vacations.

lia minou
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I only hope OP’s husband won’t try to go against her and accommodate SIL’s unreasonable demands as a ‘compromise’..

George Costanza
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WTAF? Who demands to use someone else's baby's crib? What world is this?

Wills mom
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is dumb. Who calls someone to ask where they're planning to let their 5 month old sleep during a visit? No one.

Mildred Walker
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did hubby ever date a close friend of SIL and broke up with the friend? Now SIL treats OP like a homewrecker?! That might be why OP couldn't attend SIL's wedding too! Just a thought.

Sunny Day
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd use baby gates to block off a corner of the guest room and let the toddler sleep on the floor (with blankets for padding). The gates will be needed when daughter starts to crawl/walk anyway.

V
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When we babysat our 18month niece she slept on a mattress on the floor. He's 20months, he doesn't need anything special for a few nights at that age

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Adrienne Alberts
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having been on the receiving end of dislike/disrespect from inlaws... I vote they stay in a hotel. My playing nice and being the peace maker days are over. It gets you absolutely nowhere except more of the same. Take care of your family. They are the priority.

Craig Reynolds
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. I would have told the SIL she could use the pack-and-play, make other arrangements for her kid at her expense, or just not come, take it, or leave it,

Skylar Jaxx
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not even understanding why the convo went so long no at the onset of suggestion and a don't come or go to a hotel was all that was left to say.

Thatkamloopsguy
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you need to grow a spine, look this b***h in the eye and tell her it not going to fu cking happen. And stop trying to be her friend.

Judith Thompson
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gurl, cut all ties with that entitled beeoch. Or have a miserable week that you’re gonna cry about.

Jedimstr1
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SIL sounds like a crazy person for making such a demand in a home that IS NOT HERS. Tell her to kick rocks. As for hubby, he should have your back, and have him talk to his brother about his wife and REMIND THEM THAT THEY ARE THE GUEST AND NOT YOU. If hubby can't get his brother to reason with the wife, then they should both go.

Kevin Butterfield
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your daughter is doing a favor just by going through sleep training. You may not defend yourself, but God help the person who messes with your daughter. That's as it should be. Now help your daughter more and keep growimg! Keep those limits on place!

Beth Wheeler
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely under no circumstances whatsoever does that kid go in your babys crib. Then she will be saying oh it's in the master bedroom, we should sleep in there. How about the brother and kid sleep on the other room and you sleep outside in a tent!

Kai
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Husband needs to grow up and stand up for his wife

patricia Torres
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's fine letting your husband handle some of that dead weight but you are gonna pull a momma out of your unusually accepting self. Your baby is very small and tender and you are still recovering. Postpartum can come and go, too. If you are feeling sensitive let your husband know, you are not ready to handle the drama. You first so you can care for baby and husband needs to know, so he can support you.

DN X
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No update for over a year means sil won the battle and her golden child got the babies crib as the sil smiled away at another victory.

Patricia Bell
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP offered solutions but were rejected. So the answer is a Hell No. Should I discover her in my bedroom Id immediately show her the door. That's a lack of respect. Any future visits with them at their residence I'd be at hotel oi Airbnb.

Aurora Selene Silverthorne
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP needs to stand her ground and learn how to say no. I wouldn't let SIL step inside my house. OP's husband can go visit his brother anywhere, anytime, just not within OP's home unless the SIL apologizes and accepts the fact her son won't be getting OP's daughter's crib. OP is a mother first and foremost, so her only priority in this situation is to protect her daughter. If that means going no contact with the toxic SIL, so be it. Husband better grow a pair and support OP and their child.

Maggee Feroah
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your sil and bil do not pay your bills in your household, so why is your sil demanding a say so in the rights to where they sleep and son. If your husband will not back you up for this situation make them all go to a hotel. This is your house not theirs her son

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Janet L
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell her you’ve all come down with Bubonic plague so maybe a visit is inadvisable

Noel Bovae
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is bp publishing 2yo Reddit posts? Really have no better content?

Vicki Hodges
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want an update on this and their relationship. Clearly they need to stay in a nearby hotel and just meet up for a lunch or dinner while they’re in town

Janice
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its a bad precedent to set, especially with someone this entitled. Give up the crib and SIL will insist OP should give up her room for SIL's comfort. While OP isn't blameless here (holding grudges), she is justified in her outrage, but insisting on an apology seems a bit much, but without knowing more about each of them, its hard to pass judgement on OP. Personally, I would have agreed with SIL that it's best they don't come, but since she wants husband to have time with his brother and nephew, she should consider getting them a hotel room. Regardless of who pays, it's generally cheaper in the long run to avoid situations that are tense during the planning stage.

Hannah Taylor
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yow, what a collection! A doormat, an ineffective husband and BIL, and a femelle posing as a human being. Nuh uh, this situation would not fly with my sisters or me. OP needs to be more assertive and say "No" more than "I prefer." Her husband needs to finish growing a set and put his foot down regarding his sister. BIL should remind his wife that they are guests, not tenants, and are in no position to demand anything. On top of all that, a hotel would be in order, as SIL tends to go rather deaf when opposed. She also should not be allowed to come back to that house without a genuine apology and a guarantee that she will leave her entitlement at home. Her son is not the Second Coming.

Kelley Baltierra
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SIL sounds like a nightmare. Good for you for standing up for your baby. Also, I'm praying that SIL meant what she said about "maybe they shouldn't visit" but she probably will still show up just to make you miserable because that seems to be how she sustains herself.

Boots
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I knew why BP was digging up 2+ year old Reddit threads to post as news articles (especially when these old threads don't always have any updates)! Lazy sloppy work. Those "babies" have probably outgrown the cribs by now anyway 🙄🙄

and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do I feel like SIL would try to move daughter out of the crib while she’s visiting?

madbakes
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was posted a year ago. No update. I hate when there's no update.

FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why aren't the brothers sorting this out? Easy solution, hand it over to them. Clearly they are the ones who want to see eachotherz they are the connection. Make life easier and hand it off. Stop doing weird power plays and collecting slights. Let the guys plan if they want a visit.

FluffyDreg
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because it seems like husband might bend the knee and rent a crib for his own daughter to make peace.

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Hphizzle
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Send them away on a boys weekend and stay away from this chic. You do not need that person in or near your house.

Tanya Phillips
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a great solution actually. She sounds toxic. Won't even accept a rental when someone else is paying. This isn't about logistics; this is about control.

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Apatheist Account2
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You travel with a child, you make arrangements for them. Ask, sure, but don't demand.

Rowboat
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brothers are twins and our cousin was born like two weeks after them, it meant finding cribs was pretty difficult when we all travelled together but it was dien to the parents to make it work. There's like 7 of us in total and staying anywhere all together always involved kids sharing beds, crashing on sofas, camping beds, or the occasional makeshift nest in the floor. The only hard and fast rule was that whoever was hosting got to keep their bed and could say no to sharing. I don't even remember any discussions, it was just how things worked.

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Joann Hart
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Send your husband to visit them. Or tell them oh, there's a nice bed and breakfast you can make reservations, end of story

Vira
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the solution, imo. Make him go to them. Sister sounds unbearable.

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Suzie
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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No is a complete answer. "You should let my son sleep in your daughter's crib." "No, that's not happening. He can sleep in your pack and play or you can buy a travel crib." If they decide to stay home, problem solved.

Nina
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't be surprised if the cow threw op's baby out of the crib and put her kid in there. She's 100% going to hurt your baby for her brat. She really does need to grow a spine. "No" is a full sentence. Tell them to get a hotel if they don't like it.

Rabbit Of ill Portent(she/her)
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would tell that thundercunt that I'll punt her 20 month old if I find him in my daughter's crib and I will also send her flying from hoofing her in the front butt!! Personally, I wouldn't let that putrid skank (SIL) set foot in my house, they can go to a feckin hotel

michele mbennett101044@yahoo.c
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make reservations at a local hotel for the b***h and tell her she can either stay there or not come at all, end of conversation! Don't EVER let some entitled a*****e b***h bully or gaslight you.

Anonymous
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a missed opportunity to find agreement! "Maybe we shouldn't come" "I agree".

CM Kar
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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SIL is a guest at someone else's house. She doesn't get to make the rules nor demand everyone bends to her wishes. She is too entitled and needs to be cut off before being allowed to make everyone miserable. She also sounds like she has deep jealousy issues, but that's her problem, not everyone else's.

Parriah
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would not have that woman in the same house as your very young infant. She could do something to harm you or your family and you wouldn’t even know about it. She is not safe. They can stay in a freaking hotel. Your baby is a billion times more important

Regina Haft
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's YOUR home, YOUR RULES! NO is a complete sentence!!! I too used to be a people pleaser and did not stand up for myself. Now that I'm older, I have NO problem using my voice!!! Use YOURS Dear!!!

Alexandra
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for you! You're the mistress of the house; what you say, goes. Good luck!

Manny
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Talk about delusional. The SIL's kid is 20 months old? He's too old to be in a crib anyways. Sleep on the sofa/floor or they can go to a hotel.

Jan
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brothers need to plan a guy trip and just leave wives and kids out of it.

MR
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She needs to stop pussyfooting around with "I prefer" nonsense. Your child is going to sleep in her bed. Period. Leave no room for interpretation or negotiation. If she wants a place for her child to sleep in and the pack n play doesn't work, she needs to provide it for her son. This is no different than if she were going on vacation to a destination and needed to provide a sleeping arrangement for him.

Bennie McGarry
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SIL is a manipulative b. In the future, OP should state that she doesn’t feel comfortable with SIL’s demand, and when she pushes, simply say “No.”. No apologies, just the word No. No is a complete sentence. Any pushback after that should result in the next phrase “This conversation is over”. Any b1tching after that is ignored and NC is an option. I wish OP had updated as she promised.

Bahama Mama
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry but after her excluding me from her wedding, I would never have anything to do with this woman! I don't care if it's my bil wife! That would be a big nope for me! If the brothers want to spend time together they can do it just them 2.

Nurjahan Ali
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just tell them to rent a room and they can share bed with their baby.

michele mbennett101044@yahoo.c
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, tell hubby to grow a pair and put his sister in her place, or he will be spending the visit at the hotel with dear old sis!

Katherine Smith
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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel bad for her. My sisters in law and I get along like we are actual sisters. (I have 4 of them and I don't get to see though of them) We talk all the time, love spending time with each other and would never demand one of them or I do something that would put one of us out in our own homes! That's just crazy. Her husband needs to grow a spine and deal with his awful sister in law.

SnackbarKaat
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my son was a baby I bought a foldable babybed for travelling and a lot of ppl do this when going for visits or vacations.

lia minou
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I only hope OP’s husband won’t try to go against her and accommodate SIL’s unreasonable demands as a ‘compromise’..

George Costanza
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WTAF? Who demands to use someone else's baby's crib? What world is this?

Wills mom
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is dumb. Who calls someone to ask where they're planning to let their 5 month old sleep during a visit? No one.

Mildred Walker
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did hubby ever date a close friend of SIL and broke up with the friend? Now SIL treats OP like a homewrecker?! That might be why OP couldn't attend SIL's wedding too! Just a thought.

Sunny Day
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd use baby gates to block off a corner of the guest room and let the toddler sleep on the floor (with blankets for padding). The gates will be needed when daughter starts to crawl/walk anyway.

V
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When we babysat our 18month niece she slept on a mattress on the floor. He's 20months, he doesn't need anything special for a few nights at that age

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Adrienne Alberts
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having been on the receiving end of dislike/disrespect from inlaws... I vote they stay in a hotel. My playing nice and being the peace maker days are over. It gets you absolutely nowhere except more of the same. Take care of your family. They are the priority.

Craig Reynolds
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. I would have told the SIL she could use the pack-and-play, make other arrangements for her kid at her expense, or just not come, take it, or leave it,

Skylar Jaxx
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not even understanding why the convo went so long no at the onset of suggestion and a don't come or go to a hotel was all that was left to say.

Thatkamloopsguy
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you need to grow a spine, look this b***h in the eye and tell her it not going to fu cking happen. And stop trying to be her friend.

Judith Thompson
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gurl, cut all ties with that entitled beeoch. Or have a miserable week that you’re gonna cry about.

Jedimstr1
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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SIL sounds like a crazy person for making such a demand in a home that IS NOT HERS. Tell her to kick rocks. As for hubby, he should have your back, and have him talk to his brother about his wife and REMIND THEM THAT THEY ARE THE GUEST AND NOT YOU. If hubby can't get his brother to reason with the wife, then they should both go.

Kevin Butterfield
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your daughter is doing a favor just by going through sleep training. You may not defend yourself, but God help the person who messes with your daughter. That's as it should be. Now help your daughter more and keep growimg! Keep those limits on place!

Beth Wheeler
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely under no circumstances whatsoever does that kid go in your babys crib. Then she will be saying oh it's in the master bedroom, we should sleep in there. How about the brother and kid sleep on the other room and you sleep outside in a tent!

Kai
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Husband needs to grow up and stand up for his wife

patricia Torres
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's fine letting your husband handle some of that dead weight but you are gonna pull a momma out of your unusually accepting self. Your baby is very small and tender and you are still recovering. Postpartum can come and go, too. If you are feeling sensitive let your husband know, you are not ready to handle the drama. You first so you can care for baby and husband needs to know, so he can support you.

DN X
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No update for over a year means sil won the battle and her golden child got the babies crib as the sil smiled away at another victory.

Patricia Bell
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP offered solutions but were rejected. So the answer is a Hell No. Should I discover her in my bedroom Id immediately show her the door. That's a lack of respect. Any future visits with them at their residence I'd be at hotel oi Airbnb.

Aurora Selene Silverthorne
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP needs to stand her ground and learn how to say no. I wouldn't let SIL step inside my house. OP's husband can go visit his brother anywhere, anytime, just not within OP's home unless the SIL apologizes and accepts the fact her son won't be getting OP's daughter's crib. OP is a mother first and foremost, so her only priority in this situation is to protect her daughter. If that means going no contact with the toxic SIL, so be it. Husband better grow a pair and support OP and their child.

Maggee Feroah
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your sil and bil do not pay your bills in your household, so why is your sil demanding a say so in the rights to where they sleep and son. If your husband will not back you up for this situation make them all go to a hotel. This is your house not theirs her son

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Janet L
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell her you’ve all come down with Bubonic plague so maybe a visit is inadvisable

Noel Bovae
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is bp publishing 2yo Reddit posts? Really have no better content?

Vicki Hodges
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want an update on this and their relationship. Clearly they need to stay in a nearby hotel and just meet up for a lunch or dinner while they’re in town

Janice
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its a bad precedent to set, especially with someone this entitled. Give up the crib and SIL will insist OP should give up her room for SIL's comfort. While OP isn't blameless here (holding grudges), she is justified in her outrage, but insisting on an apology seems a bit much, but without knowing more about each of them, its hard to pass judgement on OP. Personally, I would have agreed with SIL that it's best they don't come, but since she wants husband to have time with his brother and nephew, she should consider getting them a hotel room. Regardless of who pays, it's generally cheaper in the long run to avoid situations that are tense during the planning stage.

Hannah Taylor
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yow, what a collection! A doormat, an ineffective husband and BIL, and a femelle posing as a human being. Nuh uh, this situation would not fly with my sisters or me. OP needs to be more assertive and say "No" more than "I prefer." Her husband needs to finish growing a set and put his foot down regarding his sister. BIL should remind his wife that they are guests, not tenants, and are in no position to demand anything. On top of all that, a hotel would be in order, as SIL tends to go rather deaf when opposed. She also should not be allowed to come back to that house without a genuine apology and a guarantee that she will leave her entitlement at home. Her son is not the Second Coming.

Kelley Baltierra
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SIL sounds like a nightmare. Good for you for standing up for your baby. Also, I'm praying that SIL meant what she said about "maybe they shouldn't visit" but she probably will still show up just to make you miserable because that seems to be how she sustains herself.

Boots
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I knew why BP was digging up 2+ year old Reddit threads to post as news articles (especially when these old threads don't always have any updates)! Lazy sloppy work. Those "babies" have probably outgrown the cribs by now anyway 🙄🙄

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