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Aibu not giving my babies things to sil... *Very sensitive topic*

99 replies

IloveOreossx · 15/12/2014 12:14

in october 2011 I went into hospital at 39weeks pregnant with signs of labour. ultrasound then revealed that my daughter was gone. I'm not over it, its still very raw to talk or think about. I dont think anyone ever gets over something like that... I was over mils yesterday with my pregnant sil.
SIL then said "I'm having DDS NAMEs things, arent I?" My reply was "Well uh no. you're fking not!" sil then started shouting at me and calling me a selfish bitch and worse. I burst into tears and left. Mil was just sat there, mouth wide, eyebrows in her hairline while I walked out. I vaguely heard "What the absolute f are you thinking SILS NAME*" I just jumped in my car and drove off. AIBU? I've kept all of my daughters things in a big box with her ashes, Its the closest thing to a resting place I can give her, I don't want anyone taking that :(

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SolidGoldBrass · 15/12/2014 14:41

It might have been just about understandable for a SIL to ask for or want the baby things on the grounds that it might be an affectionate link to her baby's lost cousing (people do have differing views on this sort of thing). However I agree with the posters who suggested that your SIL, for whatever reason, was outrageously unkind and probably her intention was not, actually, to get the baby clothes but to upset you and cause a row. She does sound like someone with a few major issues, but that doesn't mean you have to put up with her being horrible to you.

rumbleinthrjungle · 15/12/2014 14:49

I'm so sorry OP. YANBU at all, how horrible for you. And how cruelly insensitive and self centred of her. If she's one of these 'I must have drama at all costs' types, why go to Christmas dinner?

I still keep a box of a couple of toys and books that were bought for my mcd son, they are his and always will be.

mathanxiety · 15/12/2014 14:58

Very sorry for your loss.
What a dreadful situation.
Your MIL seems to have understood how out of order SIL was if you heard her right as you left, so perhaps she will have been able to make SIL see sense in the intervening time.

You did the right thing to get up and leave.

duckbilled · 15/12/2014 15:00

YANBU at all!!! I am so sorry for your loss and that you have such a horrid insensitive witch as a sil Flowers

formerbabe · 15/12/2014 15:00

In your position op, I would never talk to her again.

They are your daughter's things and you keep them...so sorry for your loss Flowers

LineRunner · 15/12/2014 15:03

Yes, I agree with SGB. Your SiL is revealing some serious, major issues here.

You can avoid and ignore her forever if you like. She crossed a line.

ZeViteVitchofCwismas · 15/12/2014 15:35

I am staggered for you, the lowest of the lowest of the low.
HOw utterly horrendous, I think you need to put yourself first and do whatever you think is right this xmas, dont feel obliged to see anyone you dont want too, put a smile on or anything,....just relax, and put yourself first.

i would totally cut off this sil and never ever have anything to do with her every again.

life is too short, there is no need for you to be anywhere she is every again......

give yourself time to heal and recover, those things belong to no but you.
Flowers

ZeViteVitchofCwismas · 15/12/2014 15:37

well you say you can punish them but as peeps have said pretty obv some major issues there, why have not your pils, told her off before, told to be sensitve and respect you>

doesnt seem to be much diplomatic work going on in the background?

i think everyone would understand if you said i am sorry but cant step foot in the house again....why the hell are you doing work for them anway>

spidey66 · 15/12/2014 15:41

Of course you're not unreasonable, she's a bitch.

And what's wrong with being a car mechanic or a beauty therapist? They're both good jobs (and if the cost of the labour on our last MOT is anything to go by, or the price of many beauty treatments, both are well paid!!!)

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 15/12/2014 15:41

Iloveoreosxx - I am so sorry for your loss - I can only imagine the scale of your heartbreak. It is absolutely right that you do what you need to, to cope. In your situation, I can't imagine wanting any other baby to wear my baby's clothes - and if keeping them gives you even the smallest bit of comfort, then you should do it.

Even leaving your sad circumstances aside, though, it is never acceptable for someone to simply assume they can have another person's possessions! I handed on things that my dses had outgrown - but that was my choice to do so - if someone had TOLD me that she was going to be given them, she would not have a snowball's chance of getting so much as a single sock!

You mentioned Christmas dinner - does this mean that you are going to have to see her on Christmas day? If so - and if it is unavoidable - can you think of some strategies in advance, to deal with her attempts to start a row? Responses you could make if she tries to kick things off - "Now is not the time for this discussion, SIL", "No, not now, SIL", "I am not having this discussion with you now, SIL" - repeat on the broken record approach, in your calmest, most bored tone of voice - and if you can face the idea, change the subject. Deny her the chance to have the blazing row she wants!

I just wish I could put my arms round you, right now, and give you the biggest hug - my heart is breaking for you - such an unimaginable loss, and then having to cope with her insensitivity!

WankingInAWinterWonderland · 15/12/2014 15:46

She sounds like a heartless bitch, of course you YANBU at all. Flowers

MinceSpy · 15/12/2014 16:41

I am sorry for your loss.

You have every right to not to give SIL anything. She is a nasty person who has gained lots of attention for the wrong reason.

Bulbasaur · 15/12/2014 16:50

Wow.

Just.. wow.

Your SIL is a grade A bitch.

SingSongSlummy · 15/12/2014 16:59

Just wanted to add my condolences to you, what a terrible thing you have experienced.

I have no idea how I would feel/behave in your situation, but I do know that there is no way on earth that your SIL should be allowed anywhere near you if she doesn't understand how to behave like a decent human being at the very least. I hope that you can find a way to avoid her over Christmas.

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 15/12/2014 17:01

YANBU. What a cow.

Roomba · 15/12/2014 17:05

Dear Lord, how could you ever think that it was you being oversensitive here!

I'm gobsmacked at your SIL. I'm not sure how I could ever bring myself to speak to her again. She sounds utterly awful, aside from this particular event.

Tobyjugg · 15/12/2014 18:02

That woman needs a slap. Why hasn't your DH given her one?

onthematleavecountdown · 15/12/2014 18:10

Bloody hell I would have knocked her out.

hauntedhenry · 15/12/2014 18:10

Fucking hell. I am so so sorry, OP. Flowers

slithytove · 15/12/2014 18:17

My eldest daughter Gabrielle died during term labour.

I haven't even used her clothes (the ones I bought) for my rainbow babies! SOME I have used which other people gave and don't have the same emotional attachment.

I did use the cot and buggy but financially I didn't have a choice, plus i like that her siblings have shared something with her.

Damned if I'm giving anything of my daughters to another soul when it's one of the few things I have left of her.

I too have my daughters ashes. I'm so sorry you have been through this too xx

slithytove · 15/12/2014 18:20

Plus it's fucking rude to demand someone else's belongings, emotional attachments or not.

MincePieOfDoom · 15/12/2014 18:29

I am so sorry for your loss OP.

Your SIL is a complete bitch and her demands are completely unreasonable. Please don't let yourself be pressured into giving in to this nasty woman

QTPie · 15/12/2014 18:58

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NotAClueReally · 15/12/2014 19:44

Good lord she sounds completely unhinged. Seriously. There are some real problems there. I'm so very sorry for your loss, truly.

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