Woman Struggling With Postpartum Weight Confronts MIL About Her Skinny Figure And Accuses Her Of Using Drugs To Remain Skinny

"She was insinuating that I must have done drugs to keep that skinny."

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• November 29, 2023

Usually, mother-in-laws are mythical creatures whose primary role is to make life difficult for everyone around them. But, believe it or not, some of them strive to watch their own business and be there for their children only to help them.

In the following story, the MIL was wrongfully accused, so she shared her story online and asked people for their opinions. The OP described a recent visit to her son, aged 27, and his wife, also 27, who recently had a baby.

The OP noticed some tension between them but considered it normal for new parents. During the visit, her DIL asked her about how long it took her to lose pregnancy weight and return to the 'normal' form.

The OP told her that she didn't gain much weight during her pregnancies and returned to her usual clothes quickly, which was similar to their mother and daughters. Then, the DIL asked if the OP really wore makeup at home, and the OP confirmed.

This response led DIL to burst into tears. The OP's son explained that the tension stemmed from the DIL seeing baby pictures and suspecting he was in the picture, supposing it was the niece. Later, the DIL's mother called the OP, demanding an apology for her comments, but the OP refused as she believed she didn't do anything wrong, just told the truth.

It led them to a heated discussion. The situation escalated with the DIL accusing the OP of drug use to maintain her skinny figure, causing the son to stay at the OP temporarily.

He returned home, but then her DIL called, saying he would like to stay at the OP's place for a while. The OP is conflicted about apologizing for her truthful comments and seeks opinions on whether she's wrong in this situation.

OP asks:

The OP said she caught some tension between her son and DIL but thought it was for their new roles:

However, her DIL asked her about her postpartum weight loss and wearing makeup at home, and the OP responded to her:

Apparently, she didn't take it well and burst into tears:

But later, DIL's mother called the OP and demanded she apologize to DIL:

The OP believes she did nothing wrong but wants to check her perspective with others:

A Reddit user was curious if the OP's son commented on her DIL's post-pregnancy weight

Another Redditor also thought that maybe her husband made her feel bad

The OP responded

One Redditor advised to ask DIL what's going on

They also said the son should be more supportive of his wife, it doesn't matter whose fault it is

It's probably just hormones, but it needs to be addressed properly

"Something isn't right."

The OP needs to send her son home to take care of his wife and the newborn

Considering all the facts involved, Redditors advised the OP to tell her son to go home and take care of his family, especially his wife. If he didn't make any comments on her postpartum weight, then maybe his wife needs professional help.

Possibly, it's just hormones, but he needs to be supportive of his wife.

Filip