A Reddit user sought advice after feeling uncomfortable with her mother-in-law’s possessive behavior towards her unborn child. Despite her husband’s reassurances, the mother-in-law’s actions escalated, culminating in her organizing a baby shower without the OP’s input and disregarding the chosen nursery theme.

The mother-in-law repeatedly referred to the unborn child as “her baby,” causing discomfort for the OP. Despite expressing her concerns, her husband urged her to ignore the remarks. However, when the mother-in-law insisted on hosting a baby shower exclusively for her friends and disregarding the OP’s wishes, tensions escalated.

Despite the OP and her husband’s efforts to communicate their preferences for a garden-themed nursery, the mother-in-law proceeded with a circus animal theme, even creating a separate registry for herself without consulting the couple. This blatant disregard for their wishes left them feeling frustrated and betrayed.

Upon discovering the mother-in-law’s actions, both the OP and her husband were furious. The mother-in-law’s insistence on her entitlement to the baby’s life and space further strained their relationship.

In response, the OP banned her mother-in-law from seeing the baby, leading to backlash from other family members who accused them of selfishness. Despite the criticism, the OP and her husband stood firm in their decision to protect their boundaries and ensure a healthy environment for their growing family.