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MIL calling DH during my C section asking him to order her a takeaway

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AshLeeKimb · 12/02/2025 19:59

As the title says - AIBU to think this is completely unacceptable? After a recent tricky end to pregnancy I was having a scheduled c section. Within an hour of the procedure MIL was calling DH asking him to order her a takeaway as she doesn't use apps on her phone. Unbeknownst to me he had done this, I only found out it had happened because shortly after when I was fresh out of surgery she called him back complaining that the items she received were incorrect. He hung up on her at that point as we're obviously not in a position to be thinking about that. It really makes me question how I feel about her as a whole and don't feel like I can forget it! AIBU to be annoyed?

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CoolOtter · 12/02/2025 20:09

So are you saying, you were on the op table, tent was up, hubby was sat at your head, his phone rang and MIL asked him to order her a biryani, pilau rice and a barjee. Hubby lept on ubereats and placed the order? Or was he waiting somewhere in the hospital?

MounjaroOnMyMind · 12/02/2025 20:07

She sounds absolutely nuts but why did he do it?

Thirteenblackcat · 12/02/2025 20:06

Oh gosh, put your foot down with DH before you go home from the hospital, not just on this craziness but on her attention seeking, which it clearly is

LadyKenya · 12/02/2025 20:05

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greatvisuals · 12/02/2025 20:04

When did this happen - today? yesterday?

Tooearlytothink · 12/02/2025 20:03

I'd be annoyed but I'd be more annoyed at DH for getting involved in the first place, not focusing on what was going on with you & DC. That said, it's done, is there anything to be gained from mentioning it now apart from maybe a brief chat with DH to point out that he perhaps needs to re-assess his involvement with DM.

greatvisuals · 12/02/2025 20:03

You're not supposed to have your phone on in the operating theatre.

yeesh · 12/02/2025 20:02

Obviously she’s bonkers but why the fuck did he go along with it?

Isseywith2witchycats · 12/02/2025 20:02

Annoyed i would be livid t both of them her for asking and your DH for indulging her trying to spoil your special moment meeting your new baby

Completelyjo · 12/02/2025 20:01

I mean does it really change your life? You didn’t even realise it at the time!
You’ve literally just had a baby, focus on that.