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DP's SM took dd for her first hair cut.

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Foxandthehound · 02/02/2019 10:29

I'm probably being unreasonable and ott but I don't care.

Dd was born with quite a bit of hair, by 6 weeks old it all fell out. It grew back thick, incredibly curly and a beautiful blonde colour. I was in love with her hair. We (me and DP) weren't planning on cutting her hair for a while. We were going to let it grow out. DP's SM suggested to get a 'trim', to help it grow faster. We didn't follow through on the advice because it was growing quite well already.

DP's SM had her for the day yesterday and dd returned with a beanie hat on. I asked DP's SM where the hat came from and she looked sheepish and said she bought it as a gift. Thinking nothing of it, I thanked her and started chatting about how cold it Is (assuming that's why she bought the hat) (dd does own multiple hats btw).

She left quicker than usual. I started removing DD's outwear. I finally got to pulling her hat off and I was gobsmacked. All her curly hair is GONE! It wasn't a trim, all her hair is complete gone.

I know it's a silly problem and it shouldn't bother me, but she knew I didn't want a trim let alone it all chopped off. I rang her and she answered and immediately started apologising, so she knew what I was ringing about. She said the hairdresser took too much off. I told her i didn't agree to getting her hair cut. so she was way out of order for taking her for even just a trim. I then asked did she at least save a curl for me to have? I've told her before that when she has her first haircut, I wanted to keep a lock of hair. She said she only got one lock, but that was for her to keep, not me. That added fuel to the fire and I told her she's completely out of order and she best avoid me for a while.

Thinking about it I'm probably completely overreacting, I'm just so mad!

OP posts:
bluebeck · 03/02/2019 17:43

I would go ABSOLUTELY FUCKING BANANAS in your shoes.

You are not over reacting. My first impulse would be to pin the bitch down and shave her head. Flowers

Travisandthemonkey · 03/02/2019 17:43

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MyHomeworkAteMyDog · 03/02/2019 17:43

YANBU - This is outrageous!

MrsJDornan · 03/02/2019 17:44

Only just seen this, I'd be exactly the same as you Op, glad you got her hair back at least but you should've been able to be with her when she had it cut for the first time

Tink2007 · 03/02/2019 17:47

I haven’t read the thread through but just by your first post OP I would have murdered her 😡

Tink2007 · 03/02/2019 17:47

I haven’t read the thread through but just by your first post OP I would have murdered her 😡

AlexaAmbidextra · 03/02/2019 17:48

I don’t normally have much patience with the ‘offended over very little’ DILS that post on here but I would be fucking outraged at this. How bloody dare she presume to get your child’s hair cut of her own volition? And then to keep the curl for herself? Tbh OP I think you did extremely well not to go round and punch her lights out.

Madmotherof4 · 03/02/2019 17:50

Put simply ...I would go batshit crazy and would never have anything to do with her again!

Youknowmedontyou · 03/02/2019 17:50

Jesus fucking Christ I'd have gone ballistic!!! That is so wrong!

Sunflower1989 · 03/02/2019 17:52

This is absolutely outrageous! On what world could she possible think that was okay? I’d be demanding the lock of hair she has claimed and threatening her with not seeing DD again due to total lack of trust. Hopefully she will give you the hair and not overstep the mark again. YANBU!!

Serin · 03/02/2019 17:54

OMG.
In this situation I think clubbing her to death with a blunt instrument would be justified.
Seriously, I would never forgive her.

Carriecakes80 · 03/02/2019 17:55

My first daughter didn't have her hair-cut until she was 12, I loved it wild and natural, and she loved having the longest hair, I would have been heart-broken if someone, anyone would have had it cut without my permission.
Yes, on paper a hair-cut might sound silly, but its not. Your daughter, your rules, she had her turn, how dare she take away this first from you.
I would have to say that you are in no way going to let her see the child or spend time with her until you at least get the curl from that special moment you had hoped to share with your daughter.
And even then, make sure that she knows you no longer trust her.
She knew what she was doing, otherwise she wouldn't have bought the hat in shame at too much coming off. It wouldn't have occruured to her!
Horrible woman she is. Get your curl back. Its your daughters, not hers! x (angry for you!) x

ThanosSavedMe · 03/02/2019 17:55

Well done on standing up to her. You have not over reacted at all

londonrach · 03/02/2019 17:56

Seriously how on earth did your mil think she could do that. No way would she ever have access without me or dh again shes overstepped. Yanbu. What your dh say about it

Fluffycloudland77 · 03/02/2019 17:56

It’s a bitch move, she knows what’s she’s doing.

Sheffmum1 · 03/02/2019 17:58

I would have gone absolutely mental!!! Your husband need to have a right go at her

MissLadyM · 03/02/2019 18:01

Bitch! I'd tell her to fuck off! I'd really never speak to her again. It was total spite

AutumnCrow · 03/02/2019 18:02

Travis I thought it jumped the shark with the snippet that SM thought breast-feeding was unhealthy. Thread still going strong, though.

Gugglebum · 03/02/2019 18:02

Those saying the responses are an overreaction to a haircut, it’s not really about just a haircut, is it? When a parent indicates their desires, their rules, their excitement about things having to do with their own children, that needs to be respected by those whose child it isn’t. This SM knew she was disregarding, disrespecting, boundary breaking and she did not care. It will not stop here if she is given access and leeway ever again. It will be ear piercing, first tattoo, first sip of wine, etc because she feels her way is right and matters more than the actual parents. Nip this in the bud, OP. NOW. I would be livid. (Had similar with parents “letting” me sleep in one Easter morning while visiting, and they did the whole thing with my two little boys. I missed the entire thing. It’s years ago now and still makes me really upset.)

Daisydoo8 · 03/02/2019 18:05

She is bang out of order. Speaking as a Grandmother myself the first lesson is.... do nothing without mum/Dads consent. I just cannot understand why she did this. Heart breaking for you. How can she expect to have a lovely relationship with her grandchildren if she has no respect for you. For Gods sake I am hopping mad for you. Sending you big hugs. X

VforVienetta · 03/02/2019 18:05

Loving the image choice for 'irate mother' or whatever they put in the image bank search...

DP's SM took dd for her first hair cut.
Milkcowsgomoo · 03/02/2019 18:06

Wow, wow, wow! You are totally not being unreasonable! I would be devastated and so angry!
How dare someone go against your wishes!

Flynnshine · 03/02/2019 18:08

I didn't even need to read past the subject for this to pop on and say that you are not being unreasonable! I would be absolutely furious if someone cut my daughters curls off! Cutting virgin hair like that doesn't make it grow faster!! I'm so sorry - you must be gutted Sad

Sausagehead · 03/02/2019 18:10

I'd be apoplectic. Honestly, what an overstep. It's outrageous that she would take her for her first anything without discussing it with you. Get that curl off her. Husband's job - or divorce 🤔

Tomorrowillbeachicken · 03/02/2019 18:16

I wouldn’t let her babysit again

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