After Just 10 Days Postpartum, Mother-in-Law Suggests Divorcing Right After the Child Reaches 36 Months old – The Reason Shocks the Whole Family!!

After a year of marriage, my husband and I welcomed our first child, bringing immense joy to both sides of our family. Just over ten days ago, I gave birth and initially planned to stay at my parents’ house for postpartum recovery. Everyone supported this idea—except for my mother-in-law, who adamantly insisted that I stay at her house instead.

She argued that the first grandchild was a momentous event, and the family was eager to care for the baby. Reluctantly, I agreed to spend the first month with my in-laws before returning to my parents’ home. However, just ten days into this arrangement, I reached my breaking point and packed my bags to return to my family.

A Suffocating Postpartum Experience

My mother-in-law insisted on outdated postpartum practices. She made me lie on a heated bed of coals in a closed room, despite my protests about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning for both me and the baby. She dismissed my concerns, leading to mounting tension.

On top of that, she dictated my meals. Every day, I was forced to eat heavy dishes like pork leg and goat leg, despite already having ample milk supply. Eating them once or twice was tolerable, but having them for every meal was unbearable. When I refused, she accused me of being ungrateful and gossiped about me to others, saying, “The younger generation thinks they know better than us!”

Her interference extended to how I cared for my baby. Every night, she would enter my room uninvited, claiming she was helping with the baby. My husband was forced to sleep elsewhere, leaving me to share the bed with her. Initially, I tolerated this, thinking she was simply overexcited about her grandchild.

Hurtful Words and Unjust Criticism

But her comments stung deeply. She would casually remark in phone conversations or with visitors, “Stay-at-home moms are just freeloaders,” or, “The baby is asleep—get up and do something instead of lying around.” While I tried to brush it off, thinking I was being overly sensitive due to postpartum emotions, the constant criticism wore me down.

The breaking point came on the tenth day. I asked my husband to register our baby’s birth and health insurance. To my shock, he sided with his mother, insisting we wait for an “auspicious day” to complete the paperwork. Frustrated by this unreasonable delay, I confronted him, leading to a heated argument.

A Shocking Ultimatum

During our argument, my mother-in-law barged into the room and bluntly said, “If you two want to fight or even divorce, wait until the baby is 36 months old. After that, do whatever you want.”

Her comment implied that she wanted us to stay married just long enough for the family to secure custody of the child. This was because, under legal guidelines, children under 36 months are typically awarded to the mother in custody cases.

Her words shattered me. Overwhelmed by months of suppressed emotions and exhaustion, I couldn’t hold back any longer. I argued with her, voicing all my frustrations. Thankfully, my father-in-law stepped in, reprimanding her for her insensitivity. He even advised me to return to my parents’ home for postpartum recovery while he addressed the situation with his wife and son.

Leaving for Peace

With my father-in-law’s support, I wasted no time. I called my parents to pick me up. As I packed my bags, my mother-in-law pleaded with me to leave the baby behind. It was an absurd request—my baby, barely ten days old and entirely dependent on breastfeeding, could not be separated from me.

My father firmly told my in-laws, “My daughter has parents who will not allow her to endure such mistreatment. If you want her to return after the recovery period, you will need to come to our house and formally apologize. Otherwise, we will care for her and the baby ourselves.”

A New Chapter

It has been nearly a week since I returned to my parents’ home. The environment here is warm and supportive, allowing me to focus on recovery and bonding with my baby. While my husband has been apologizing and asking me to come back, I’ve decided to prioritize my well-being for now.

This experience has taught me the importance of standing up for myself and ensuring that my child grows up in a healthy, loving environment. Whether or not I return to my in-laws’ home will depend on their actions going forward.