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Is this MIL's finest hour?

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namechangeorimfucked · 18/06/2015 11:54

I've had to name change because my family members know my name on here and if they knew what she was doing all hell would break loose..

MIL is currently on her way to the hospital to visit a relative (her niece). Niece has just this morning welcomed her first baby after a very traumatic labour that has lasted days. A failed induction and many hours later, she has had an EMCS and both are apparently doing well. MIL knows about all this because her SIL has been giving her updates as she receives them from her DD and her partner. She has relayed said details to me and DH.

MIL gets on ok with her SIL but does not like her niece, she has been very judgmental all through her pg, both behind her back and to her face. As a result of this, niece and MIL fell out at a family gathering about 3 months ago.

MIL received a message from her SIL saying that the baby is here but they do not want visitors til visiting time tonight. Despite being told this, MIL is going to the hospital to see the baby... Her SIL is not even attempting to go yet and its her GC.

Niece lives in another county, MIL is on her way there now, NHS staff badge around her neck, to pop in and see the baby. She accused the niece and of being 'silly' and once she gets there she will be happy to have a visitor. She also said that she has to go now because she is busy later in the week and 'can't be expected to wait for them'

The Niece's DP is on facebook now letting everyone know things are ok. Do me and DH tell him she is coming?

We explained to her that she will not be let in if they don't want to see her and she said she 'knows her way around' and is 'practically staff'. She is expecting to see the baby before her own SIL...this is going to cause a shitstorm so big it will consume us all.

OP posts:
diddl · 18/06/2015 15:31

"When we say our name at the front desk, people would ask if we are related to her (as they have done before), and it would get back to her."

Then you tell that that yes you are & so what?

They are NOT to tell her!

HazleNutt · 18/06/2015 15:31

yes what Giraffes says. If anybody asks that ooh, are you related to MIL; make sure they understand that if MIL hears about it, there will be trouble.

Hobby2014 · 18/06/2015 15:31

Shock. Just Shock.

namechangeorimfucked · 18/06/2015 15:33

I'm going to go and sit in his office, they are still on the phone, when I stand near the door I can hear her screeching voice on the other end. The phone is not on speaker...

If you have ever listened to a recording of Rose West's voice- it sounds like that. One continual screech.

She sounds furious, nothing this serious has ever happened before, I think someone may have finally stood up to her.

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diddl · 18/06/2015 15:33

She sounds awful, but there seem to be an awful lot of people in her thrall just itching to be the one who tells her something even though they shouldn't!

SunnyBaudelaire · 18/06/2015 15:34

oh my.....
keep us posted, namechange, we are all on the edges of our seats here....

originalusernamefail · 18/06/2015 15:36

Watching for update.........

Cocolepew · 18/06/2015 15:37

Tanith is right, we had to play down things just because MIL got something outfof the chaos and drama. Take the wind out of her sales.

myshinynewusername · 18/06/2015 15:37

I hope your DH is not being sympathetic to her, that will only make her worse.

redshoeblueshoe · 18/06/2015 15:38

no dinner for anyone tonight . . . . . .

Fluffycloudland77 · 18/06/2015 15:38

I would go to pals as well to stop her snooping on your records. Maybe they can restrict her login so she can't access your records?.

MemphisBella · 18/06/2015 15:38

I feel for you and your family. It makes me so mad on her niece's behalf that she's making this all about her.

What a bitch.

ifyourehoppyandyouknowit · 18/06/2015 15:39

Wouldn't you be fired for snooping on a relative's medical records without their permission?

She sounds terrifying!

TwerkingSpinster · 18/06/2015 15:40

Redshoes....this thread might tip me into poo-sock territory!

UpSeeDaisies · 18/06/2015 15:41

Hurry up DP I'm dying to know what's happened and am about to have to shut my phone down for a 5 Hr flight!! Grin

wafflyversatile · 18/06/2015 15:42

Maybe she'll go no contact with you! I'll cross my fingers for you.

Shera82 · 18/06/2015 15:43

I agree that she is trying to cause as much drama and the poor little me card - but the screeching is probably as you said someone has finally stood up to her. Her behaviour has obviously never been challenged before so to her she has never done anything wrong. the word spoilt comes to mind and the image of a child in a supermarket lying on the ground red faced and stomping feet. She is taking it all away from her niece and making this special day all about her - hopefully this be the last time she is let away with such crap.

PurpleCrazyHorse · 18/06/2015 15:43

Oh no UpSeeDaisies, I might just consider changing my flight if that was the case Grin

redshoeblueshoe · 18/06/2015 15:43

Twerking Grin here Wine I feel this may take some time, after all she can hardly get all the info we need and then just abandon her poor DP - who is actually having a shit time. even though its her duty to us

OnionsAndApples · 18/06/2015 15:44

She is completely crazy! Shock

ToomuchChocolatemeansBootcamp · 18/06/2015 15:45

What a fucking witch. I bet the gorgeous new born baby could be a potato for all she actually cares, it's all totally about her being the centre of drama and getting one over on everyone else in the family.

Would def try to get into a different hospital for your birth OP!!

Giraffeseyelashes · 18/06/2015 15:45

This is epic. I am so excited - a bully gets her comeuppance - I love it!!!! I keep checking for updates, this has not happened since Shiny's penguin thread.

redshoeblueshoe · 18/06/2015 15:46

UpSee - screw your flight, planes take off all day long, there will be another one later seriously some people have no commitment

LoisWilkersonsLastNerve · 18/06/2015 15:47

What is going on in her head! Beyond rude to just turn up when asked not to Shock

LoisWilkersonsLastNerve · 18/06/2015 15:47

What is going on in her head! Beyond rude to just turn up when asked not to Shock

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