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MIL on holiday over baby due date

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Nushyboots · 23/04/2024 20:02

So AIBU or more importantly are we being unreasonable?

My hubby and his mother have had a 'good' relationship from what I have seen since we have been together (12 years). However since lockdown her and her husband ( she remarried ages ago ) have become increasingly detached from hubby and his two brothers families, she has gone from popping in or going on little breaks with us all as group to making excuses and avoiding having to spend too much time with us all.

So we are expecting our little bubs in June and she asked what the dates were as said she wants to book a holiday across the due date. I gave her the date, she then messaged hubby and said she has booked holiday across due date with 5 days either side being away. Hubby is really pissed off as this is the 3rd holiday they have been on this year as MIL doesnt work and FIL is semi retired due to health issues ( not managed well Diabetes related issues) He was unhappy when she told him and although my mother has come from overseas to visit and has decided to stay for the birth at the time of the holiday booking we nor MIL knew that she has surprised us with staying for the birth.

She is oblivious that hubby is upset and refuses to engage with her really anymore. He says he isnt even going to tell her when baby arrives if she is away as she obviously doesnt care ( going on holiday to usual hotel in usual resort)

is he being unreasonable? any advice for him?

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Americano75 · 25/04/2024 10:54

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Me too, I thought that was clear.

JassyRadlett · 25/04/2024 09:31

Havinganamechange · 25/04/2024 06:49

@kkloo that's right, what’s the issue?!?! MIL is not essential for the birth is she? DH will be there won’t he? MIL is living her own life, they are very controlling and needy. They need time to bond as a family, MIL will visit when she is back. What’s the issue?

The issue is that she felt it was Very Important that her son knows that she's specifically chosen these dates so she'll be far away when he's child is born, surely?

If this was MIL just living her own life, then I'd be with the "sure, crack on!" crowd. The weirdness is that this isn't just her living her own life, it's her making sure that her son knows her intent in specifically living her life to avoid her son's life events.

What's the benign, just living her own life motivation for the that?

BIossomtoes · 25/04/2024 08:52

MississippiAF · 25/04/2024 06:30

People on MN would suggest going NC if they ate your last rolo.

😂

burnttoad · 25/04/2024 08:42

pineapplesundae · 25/04/2024 01:15

Mil gets to do what she wants! Like me she has more years behind her than in front of her and she wants to live her life to the fullest, not stay stuck in a rut.

Of course she can do what she wants. And what she wants is to not be around during the birth. She wants to deliberately book a holiday at a time determined specifically by the due date to ensure she's nowhere near the family.
If that's not weird I don't know what is.
She can do what she wants. She'll then not be in a position to moan about things later. Like not seeing enough of the family, not being looked after in her dotage. Not being seen as someone particularly important to the family

Nushyboots · 25/04/2024 07:48

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thank you @Italianita exactly what i meant - alot of posters seem to think we are jealous or don't wish her to have a holiday but we are not in anyway shape or form thinking that she shouldnt

also should clarify her husband isn't 'new' they have been together since my husband and his brothers were around 10-11 between them

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kkloo · 25/04/2024 02:09

You don't see it as an issue that the MIL asked for the due date specifically so she could make sure she's not in the country? 😂and told them that?

It's not normal 😂

Most people would be happy with someone in the middle, not either extreme 😂

@kkloo that's right, what’s the issue?!?! MIL is not essential for the birth is she? DH will be there won’t he? MIL is living her own life, they are very controlling and needy. They need time to bond as a family, MIL will visit when she is back. What’s the issue?

TheCatIsInCharge · 25/04/2024 06:42

MississippiAF · 25/04/2024 06:30

People on MN would suggest going NC if they ate your last rolo.

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TheCatIsInCharge · 25/04/2024 06:40

My inlaws went travelling the world when our first was born. This was their first grandchild. They didn't get back until 8 months later. DH was very upset and told them. They didn't seem bothered.

MIL has been the type to constantly complain she doesn't see them enough too!

But, over the years she's been a really fun grandma & the kids adore her.

Try not to be upset & don't hold grudges. It's not worth it.

Tourmalines · 25/04/2024 06:32

MississippiAF · 25/04/2024 06:30

People on MN would suggest going NC if they ate your last rolo.

Yep 🤣

MississippiAF · 25/04/2024 06:30

People on MN would suggest going NC if they ate your last rolo.

Tourmalines · 25/04/2024 06:27

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You don’t know why and neither does DH . Perhaps he should ask his DM . Going NC does not solve anything .

Italianita · 25/04/2024 06:15

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Tourmalines · 25/04/2024 04:27

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so you feel for the DH missing his mother , but then you would go NC . 🤣🤣 yep , sad indeed !

OvalLemon · 25/04/2024 04:06

Maybe MIL was trying to give you some space so your mother could enjoy/help with the newborn. My MIL lives abroad and waited a month before she flew over because she didn’t want to intrude/overwhelm us and knew my parents were around. I thought this was actually very thoughtful and it was the first grandchild on my side. We also tend to be closer with our own mums, so sorry can’t see the issue here OP!

ThinWomansBrain · 25/04/2024 02:51

MN is usually full of people ranting that MiLs want to visit too soon after the birth - or even ne present.

Catsmere · 25/04/2024 02:37

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Ah, gotcha.

pineapplesundae · 25/04/2024 02:12

No contact!!! Yes, you are a bit sensitive.

Italianita · 25/04/2024 02:09

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kkloo · 25/04/2024 02:09

Havinganamechange · 24/04/2024 22:21

Don’t see what the issue is, most people are asking how they keep their MIL away and you are complaining. Honestly take it as a blessing and enjoy your time together as a family unit when new baby arrives.

You don't see it as an issue that the MIL asked for the due date specifically so she could make sure she's not in the country? 😂and told them that?

It's not normal 😂

Most people would be happy with someone in the middle, not either extreme 😂

Italianita · 25/04/2024 02:03

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pineapplesundae · 25/04/2024 02:01

Op mentioned mol not spending as much time with her children in general.

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pineapplesundae · 25/04/2024 01:15

Mil gets to do what she wants! Like me she has more years behind her than in front of her and she wants to live her life to the fullest, not stay stuck in a rut.

Mamanyt · 25/04/2024 00:18

Haydenn · 23/04/2024 20:05

She probably assumes she won’t be welcome at the birth and hospital so rather than being tempted to crowd you has withdrawn herself from the equation. Would you honestly like her to be one of the MIL battering down the hospital door to see you straight away?

Exactly my thought! LORDY, all the posts on here about MILs showing up at the hospital with unsolicited advice, hovering, being intrusive! This seems like a breath of fresh air!

I will say that I think that the DH should keep out of his parents' finances. Let them manage their own lives.

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