Kids, Awkward, Mother in law and Motherhood: Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

By ImScrewed - 10/05/2021 05:01 - United States

Today, I had my husband’s family over. Our adopted 4 year-old daughter drew a cute card and gave it to me saying, "Happy Mother’s Day mommy! I love you." My mother-in-law scoffed, "She’s infertile and not even your real mom, but ok." Now our daughter won’t stop asking all sorts of questions. FML

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#Childfree

By ChildFree - 20/04/2015 23:55 - Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiancé and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML

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By Margo - 15/11/2011 15:16 - United States

Today, my daughter-in-law taught my 4-year-old grandson to burst into tears and yell, "Am I not good enough for you?" whenever I ask her if she's going to have any more children. FML

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Devil parents

By Pandaling - 26/01/2020 05:00 - United States - Minneapolis

Today, my mother-in-law said: "People who don't have kids are children of the devil." I'm infertile, she knows this. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/05/2011 04:37 - United States

Today, I went to my boyfriend's house to give his mother a box of chocolates and flowers for Mother's Day. She just stared at them and said, "What's this for? You're not my daughter, and never will be. But I'll keep the chocolate." FML

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By Anonymous - 19/08/2015 15:00 - South Africa

Today, my husband and I told my parents that I finally managed to conceive. My mom burst into tears of joy and said how great it was that she's finally going to be a "real" grandma, all within earshot of our adopted and now-devastated daughter. FML

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By stepmom - 18/06/2011 09:40 - Australia

Today, I explained to my 5 year old daughter that her older sister from my husband's first marriage lives with her mommy, and my daughter lives with us. She exclaimed, "It's not fair! I want two mommies like she has! Can we swap, I like her mommy better than you anyway!" FML

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Late announcement

By 307 - 19/05/2023 03:00 - United States - Omaha

Today, it’s Mother’s Day. My mother-in-law, who is batshit crazy, bought her daughter a pinwheel. My MIL claims she “saw it and knew it was for her.” Her daughter is 47. This might be laughable, but over the years, her daughter is slowly turning into her. I’m effed. FML

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Thanks for the help

By singlemom - 15/07/2021 16:01

Today, while in line for my prescription, my daughter was interrogating the man behind us. I'm a single mother. She asked the man, "Do you think my mom is pretty? Want to go on a date with her?" When he told her he was married, she replied, "So? You can get a divorce." FML

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All over the place

By Gloria Lovestar - 03/10/2019 20:00

Today, I visited my in-laws, whom I thought I was on great terms with. I soon learned that wasn't the case when my mother-in-law yelled at me about how I've been abusing her for years. Ten minutes later, she hugged me and asked me for grandkids. FML

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Classic narcissist

By Vanessa - 28/04/2021 13:59

Today, my mother-in-law had a bitch fit because I had a miscarriage and my husband and I are having a difficult time. It’s her birthday and she said I should, “stop being an attention-hogging drama queen” and that, “shit happens, get over it” She doesn’t see what's wrong with her statements. FML

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Ellimac21 14

Monday 10 May 2021 11:50

Maybe just tell her that Grandma is talking nonsense. Because no matter what your MIL says, your 4 year-old is your child, she loves you and that's what matters. Also, your MIL is a b#tch and you may want to cut her out or at least limit contacts. Like seriously? What was the point of her comments except being mean just for fun?

myfakeacc 12

Monday 10 May 2021 11:30

what a horrible bitch. good on you for adopting a child. what a champ

Comments

myfakeacc 12

Monday 10 May 2021 11:30

what a horrible bitch. good on you for adopting a child. what a champ

Ellimac21 14

Monday 10 May 2021 11:50

Rake 16

Thursday 23 May 2024 7:20

No!!!! This is a horrible advice!!! Never lie to your kid about things like that. The feeling of betrayal when they find out the truth might ruin their trust for life! I don't get parents that use lies to fix things. Just say the truth, there are two ways to be a mom, one is giving birth and one is choosing to raise you. If you don't know how to answer truthfully consult an expert.

bleachedraven 14

Monday 10 May 2021 13:48

MIL is way out of her lane. Adoption is a lifesaver for so many kids. **** what she thinks.

ropoa 11

Monday 10 May 2021 13:54

She sounds very toxic! I'd immediately go no contact. Explain to your daughter that her grandmother has suffered brain damage. And therefore doesn't know what she says most of the time. Good on you for adopting a child!

1known 30

Tuesday 11 May 2021 0:57

Not a good idea to lie.

JasonThorn 20

Wednesday 19 May 2021 22:53

It's not a lie if you beat your MIL's head in while your daughter isn't looking...

Lydmyers 9

Monday 10 May 2021 18:41

I hope you ordered that bitch out of your house.

Crowned Sataness 12

Monday 10 May 2021 18:50

yeah that would be the last time she would be in my home or around my child. not when you wanted to tell you daughter but now your hand is forced. keep it simple, her real mommy loved her but couldn't take care of her so she gave her to you and daddy to love

peterblackmer91 12

Monday 10 May 2021 20:03

God what a bitch. I wouldn't let her near my child again.

spinspinsugar 12

Monday 10 May 2021 20:19

wow, **** your MIL.

Rsonicgamer_fml 6

Monday 10 May 2021 22:44

I can only agree with the others. That'd be "you're never seeing me or my daughter again, no get out of my house this instant" (or I get out if it's their house). That's just a nasty thing to say, even if the child knows she's adopted. Your parents are those that raise and care for you, not those that gave birth to you.