I never imagined this could happen to me. My husband and I were eagerly anticipating the arrival of our child. During a hospital visit, I was informed that I would be having a baby in 7.5 months.
I returned home full of excitement and happiness. However, when I walked into the house, no one greeted me. My husband, his father, and his mother were deep in conversation in the kitchen. His father asked, “When are you going to be done with her?”
As I was being discharged from the hospital, my father-in-law approached me and said something that gave me goosebumps. When I walked in, they were still engrossed in their discussion.
Trying to lift their spirits, I announced, “I’m pregnant!” expecting congratulations, but their faces remained joyless. My husband’s parents got up and left, telling their son to consider something I didn’t understand at the time.
When I gave birth, my husband and his parents came to pick me up from the maternity ward. The first thing my father-in-law said was, “You’re taking maternity leave, right? Good, you’ll give it to me.”
His words stung. In the car, they continued discussing my maternity leave, and my husband said, “Just give it to him, it won’t satisfy him anyway. You see that.”
My father-in-law overheard and responded, “You shouldn’t resist. We already have a new bride in mind for our son. As for the maternity leave, I will use it to repair our car; at least your son will benefit from it.”
I felt hurt and replied, “This is my money and my child’s. I don’t owe him anything. Your car is none of my business. If you want to repair it, do it at your own expense. Forget about my maternity leave.”
I decided to cut off communication with them. I couldn’t tolerate such disgusting behavior toward me and my child in my own home. I worked hard and refused to give my money to someone undeserving.
My father-in-law is looking for a new bride for my husband during my pregnancy, and they don’t seem particularly interested in their grandson.
This situation was undoubtedly challenging, but your determination to protect your rights and those of your child is commendable. It is crucial to assert your independence and ensure the well-being of yourself and your child in such circumstances.