New Mom Sick of Mother-in-Law Constantly Comparing Newborn to Her Husband

### New Mum Opens Up About Mother-in-Law Comparing Newborn to Her Husband

A new mum recently shared her frustrations on Reddit regarding her mother-in-law constantly comparing her newborn to her own son. In the anonymous post, the woman expressed how her mother-in-law’s behaviour has been upsetting and dismissive towards her role as a mother to her child.

Prior to becoming pregnant, the new mum never had issues with her mother-in-law. However, after giving birth to a baby girl, the mother-in-law began to compare the newborn to her own son at every opportunity. The new mum highlighted how even the most normal baby actions were always met with remarks like, “I know someone else who used to do that” from her mother-in-law.

The comparison extended to physical features as well, with the mother-in-law frequently insisting that the baby looks like her son. The new mum explained how the only comparison made between her and the baby was regarding a particular expression the baby had, referred to as her “mama face.”

One incident that particularly bothered the new mum was when her child said “mama,” and the mother-in-law interjected claiming the baby had also said “dada,” despite no one else hearing it. The mother-in-law went on to label the baby as a “daddy’s girl,” which left the new mum feeling neglected and ignored.

The new mum expressed feeling dismissed and upset by her mother-in-law’s behaviour, especially when she started sending baby pictures of herself comparing the newborn to her son. The mother-in-law even went as far as referring to the baby as “my baby” or “my girl,” which made the new mum question the appropriateness of the situation.

Other Reddit users supported the new mum’s feelings, suggesting that she distance herself and her family from the mother-in-law’s intrusive behaviour. They advised ignoring the mother-in-law’s comments and focusing on having private conversations with others about the situation to address the mother-in-law’s overstepping boundaries.

In situations like these, it’s important for family members to respect each other’s roles and boundaries, especially when it comes to parenting and nurturing a newborn. The new mum’s experience sheds light on the challenges that can arise within extended family relationships, highlighting the need for communication and mutual respect.