I wanted to surprise Ryan with my pregnancy news… but his mom beat me to it. 😳
From that moment, my MIL went full-on takeover mode: nursery painted without asking, baby shower hijacked, name suggestions ignored… all while acting “helpful.”
I tried to stay polite, but boundaries were needed. I told Ryan: “If we’re raising this child together, I need to feel supported. That means setting limits with your mom.”
He listened. He talked to her. Slowly, she started asking before visiting, letting me make the decisions, respecting our space.
When our baby Ezra arrived, she was finally part of the celebration—without taking over.
Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away—they’re about creating healthy, respectful relationships. Speaking up made our family stronger, our bond with Ezra sweeter, and even his mom… a little calmer. 💛
