"I'm NOT Going!" Pregnant DIL Puts Foot Down Over MIL's Unreasonable Demand 🤰😠

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🤰💍 Buckle up, folks! We've got a juicy tale of a pregnant wife, a frigid mother-in-law, and a birthday dinner dress code that's causing some serious drama! 😱 Our expectant mama just wants to chill in her sweatpants, but her MIL's fancy birthday bash is putting a wrench in those plans. 😒 To make matters worse, the MIL seems to have a serious case of baby shower gift shade! 🎁😠 Will our pregnant protagonist suck it up and squeeze into a fancy outfit, or will she stand her ground and skip the party? 🤔 Let's dive in and find out! 🍿

🎉 MIL's Birthday Bash... With a Catch! 😒

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🤰 Pregnant Problems: Nothing Fits! 😫

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🛋️ Sweatpants & Chill: Is That Too Much to Ask? 😴

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❄️ MIL's Frigid Attitude: A Chilling Tale 🥶

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🎁 The Insulting Gift: Proving a Point? 😠

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😒 Bad Taste & Baby Snubs: MIL's Disinterest 👎

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🙅‍♀️ Pregnant Protest: No New Outfit for Me! 😤

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🎂 Birthday Blues: Hubby's Dilemma 😕

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👪 Family Obligations: A Two-Way Street? 🤔

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😳 Hubby's Confession: Awkward Alone Time 😬

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🤰 Pregnant Priorities: Mental Health Matters 🧘‍♀️

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Pregnant Wife vs. MIL's Birthday Bash: A Dress Code Showdown! 😱

Well, well, well... looks like we've got ourselves a classic case of MIL drama with a side of pregnancy problems! Our expectant mama is caught between a rock and a fancy place setting, with her MIL's birthday dinner dress code causing some serious stress. To make matters worse, the MIL seems to have a serious case of baby shower gift shade and a chilly attitude towards our pregnant protagonist. Hubby's caught in the middle, not wanting to face the awkwardness of going solo to the party. So, what do you think? Should our pregnant wife suck it up and squeeze into a fancy outfit for the sake of family peace, or should she stand her ground and prioritize her comfort and mental health? Let's see what the internet has to say about this birthday bash brouhaha! 🍿🎂

Ditch the event! NTA if husband dislikes family and MIL.

Harmlessoldlady | Harmlessoldlady

Does the husband really have a choice in family events? 🤔

ImpossibleHand5086 | ImpossibleHand5086

Two options: Suck it up & go or don't go and reschedule 🤔

Rough_Elk_3952 | Rough_Elk_3952

Rock that maternity dress and steal the spotlight! 👏

AlvinOwlHirt | AlvinOwlHirt

Skip the drama, stay at home and enjoy pizza 🍕🎥

Proud_Spell_1711 | Proud_Spell_1711

Pregnant DIL stands up to MIL's unreasonable demand, NTA 👏

koithrowin | koithrowin

Send a tacky card to MIL and call it a day! 👌

NorthernLitUp | NorthernLitUp

Expecting husband to skip family event? YTA according to commenters 🤷‍♀️

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"I'm too pregnant to go" is a valid excuse. NTA.

_higglety | _higglety

Skip the dinner and tell your husband to be assertive. 👍

lilyofthevalley2659 | lilyofthevalley2659

Husband's lack of effort in attending family events questioned 🤔

Diablix | Diablix

Husband dislikes family, save money for baby, NTA for refusing.

Fickle-Square199 | Fickle-Square199

NTA. Pregnant DIL stands up to MIL's unreasonable demand.

ToddlerTurtle141617 | ToddlerTurtle141617

Husband needs to grow up and stand up to his mother 😤

Primary-Criticism929 | Primary-Criticism929

NTA. Prioritizing baby expenses over MIL's unreasonable demand 👍

Bajovane | Bajovane

NTA stands up to MIL's unreasonable demand, honesty is key 🤝

comoelpepper | comoelpepper

Doubting restaurant dress code, NAH debates pregnancy discrimination.

fuzzy_mic | fuzzy_mic

Pregnant DIL doesn't want to spend on expensive one-time outfit. Husband wants support. NAH.

Maria_Dragon | Maria_Dragon

Skipping events and going to therapy > being a meat shield 👏

Characterde | Characterde

User calls out OP for being controlling and suggests easy solution 😬

ToughAd7278 | ToughAd7278

Pregnant DIL's COVID concern shuts down MIL's demand 🙌

randomnurse | randomnurse

Money better spent on kid than fancy outfit. #NTA 🤑👶

Poison-Dart-Frog89 | Poison-Dart-Frog89

Creative solution for unwanted dress, help another pregnant lady 🤰

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Pregnant DIL refuses MIL's demand, gets support from commenter. 👏

RegretsOnly7 | RegretsOnly7

United front against toxic in-laws. NTA 👏

Damn_el_Torpedoes | Damn_el_Torpedoes

User suggests solutions for pregnant woman's outfit dilemma.

Poor-Decision1979 | Poor-Decision1979

MIL's hatred almost caused divorce, husband needs therapy. NTA 👍

ScarletteMayWest | ScarletteMayWest

Pregnant DIL refuses MIL's unreasonable demand and shuts down TA husband 😎

pepperpat64 | pepperpat64

MIL's unreasonable dress code causing trouble for pregnant DIL. 😑

stillnotthatgirl | stillnotthatgirl

Pregnant DIL not obligated to attend MIL's birthday party 👍

FitOrFat-1999 | FitOrFat-1999

"NTA. You can politely decline and offer a post-birth dinner 😊"

FunOnAita | FunOnAita

YTA for not supporting your husband and holding a grudge 😠

whitetulipseason | whitetulipseason

Stay home in your sweats. NTA 👍

WA_State_Buckeye | WA_State_Buckeye

Defending pregnant DIL's right to skip MIL's dinner party. NTA 👏

overseas-mango | overseas-mango

Polite compromise: skip event, send gift. Husband can make appearance.

of2minds2 | of2minds2

Skipping event for mean in-laws while pregnant? NTA 🤰🏻

Either_Coconut | Either_Coconut

Sneaky way to cancel plans with MIL using baby excuse 🤪

Marmite_Spaghetti | Marmite_Spaghetti

Growing a human is tiring 😴👣 MIL should understand 🙄

bleupapillon | bleupapillon

Pregnant DIL refuses MIL's unreasonable demand and stands her ground. NTA 👏

Federal-Ferret-970 | Federal-Ferret-970

Pregnant DIL refuses MIL's unreasonable demand. NTA 🙌

Gold-Somewhere1770 | Gold-Somewhere1770

Enjoy some quiet time before the baby comes (congrats!) 👶

-lasc13l- | -lasc13l-

Skip the dinner and do something personal for MIL 🌷

Realistic_Ad_8023 | Realistic_Ad_8023

Pregnant DIL refuses MIL's demand to attend party. NTA. Practical gift.

itmechacha101 | itmechacha101

NTA, give your husband an out on annoying family stuff 👍

pacazpac | pacazpac

Cancel on MIL with a white lie due to pregnancy 🤰🏻

Interesting-Bed-5451 | Interesting-Bed-5451

Blame Covid, send a thank you note with a twist 🥰

LitChickFree | LitChickFree

NTA commenter advises pregnant woman on cocktail attire, politely.

Emergency_Web_8722 | Emergency_Web_8722

Stay home, enjoy being an adult, and don't tolerate toxicity. 👍

JohnOliversButler | JohnOliversButler

Navigating difficult in-laws during pregnancy. Support is necessary. 🙏

Keirathyl | Keirathyl

Partner should prioritize pregnant spouse & baby, not mother-in-law. NTA 👍

vyletteriot | vyletteriot

Struggling with a dress code and MIL? Stay comfy 🤘

lhayes238 | lhayes238

Take a break mama, NTA. Send a card and relax 😊

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Pregnant DIL declines MIL's unreasonable demand for birthday party. NTA 🎂

raceulfson | raceulfson

Husband and pregnant wife refuse to attend MIL's demand. NTA.

RideOnMoa | RideOnMoa

Husband's absence from MIL's demand: reasonable or not? 🤔

Eduardo_Fonseca | Eduardo_Fonseca

To go or not to go? The dilemma of a pregnant woman

Global-Technology865 | Global-Technology865

No obligation to spend time with MIL. 🤷‍♀️

jim1243658790 | jim1243658790

Suggested compromise: wear a maternity dress to avoid family drama. 😊

smolbirb123456 | smolbirb123456

Offer MIL casual brunch, ball's in her court now 🎾

Sheanar | Sheanar

Pregnant woman stands up to MIL's unreasonable demand. NTA.

lurgi | lurgi

NTA for dress code, but MIL issues indicated in comments. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Important_Sprinkles9 | Important_Sprinkles9

Take a break from toxic in-laws and focus on nesting 💚

jennifersb66 | jennifersb66

When MIL's demands clash with doctor's orders during pregnancy 🤰😠

Greankeaper | Greankeaper

Pregnant DIL refuses MIL's birthday demand, commenters support decision 💯

IcyIssue | IcyIssue

Protecting the well-being of your unborn child 💚👶 NTA wins!

genescheesesthatplz | genescheesesthatplz

Embrace your decision and prioritize your marriage. NTA 👍

merflie | merflie

Introverted couple's pregnancy excuse to avoid events, win-win situation!

Frequent_Equal9170 | Frequent_Equal9170

Pregnant DIL gets support to skip MIL's event. 🤰👍

NikkitheChocoholic | NikkitheChocoholic

Pregnant DIL refuses MIL's demand to try on dresses, NTA

Xenafan1970 | Xenafan1970

Take a break, you deserve it! 🌸 NTA

DrunkOnRedCordial | DrunkOnRedCordial

Don't go! Give your husband a free pass too. NTA 😊

MackinawDreams | MackinawDreams

MIL purposely set up pregnant DIL to fail, NTA wins 👏

Drive-by-poster | Drive-by-poster

Prioritizing your health and baby is more important, NAH.

AussieTopCat | AussieTopCat

Fake it till you make it: a step-by-step guide 😏🚗💨🤢

PotatoMonster20 | PotatoMonster20

Standing up to MIL's demands during pregnancy 🤰🙌

TumasaurusTex | TumasaurusTex

Rent something if you're not paying, otherwise bow out.

Scp-1404 | Scp-1404

Pregnancy during Covid, serious business! 🤰🦠

rean1mated | rean1mated

Pregnant DIL refuses MIL's unreasonable demand. NTA, no surprise there.

GoldenRedhead | GoldenRedhead

Stay home, stay safe. NTA for prioritizing health during pandemic 👍

kawherp | kawherp

Marriage is a team effort, support your partner with compromise ❤

cutipatutie | cutipatutie

Pregnant DIL refuses MIL's demand, commenters side with her 👏

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Prioritize your health and the baby's. NTA. 👏

LenoraGriffin | LenoraGriffin

Crafty response to unreasonable MIL guilt-tripping, no replies.

Cthulhu_Knits | Cthulhu_Knits

Protect yourself and your unborn child from toxic in-laws. NTA

slendermanismydad | slendermanismydad

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