Pregnant woman told to give mother-in-law one response after she asks to move in

A mum-to-be has explained how her mother-in-law made a very strange request just weeks before she's due to give birth to her first child. People told her to reply with one specific response

Expecting a baby is challenging enough without relatives making bizarre demands.

Parents know all too well the stress of preparing for a newborn's arrival, ensuring everything is set for the big day, not to mention the overwhelming nature of early parenthood.

A mum-to-be, just weeks away from giving birth, should be focusing on her emotions and getting ready for her new arrival. However, she's been thrown a curveball by her mother-in-law's strange request.

In a Reddit post, the woman shared that she and her husband had recently purchased a new home for their growing family. But as her due date looms, her mother-in-law has expressed an outlandish wish – she wants to move in with them.

The soon-to-be grandmother believes this will enable her to "help" with the baby, but the expectant mum is certain she doesn't want the assistance, preferring to maintain her privacy. She's convinced her mother-in-law's desire stems from dissatisfaction with her own crowded living situation.

She wrote: "She's sweet, but we need our privacy. We just bought a NICE new house and I'm due to give birth this month to our first child. I'm 99% sure it's because she's unhappy living in her crowded old home.

"My mother-in-law just talked with my husband about how great it would be for her to move in and 'help' but I really enjoy our privacy. We do not need any financial or baby help because I saved up enough to be a house mum for over a year. We feel bad rejecting her because she's actually very nice."

The mum-to-be sought advice from Reddit users on "convincing points" to dissuade her mother-in-law from moving in. Respondents suggested that straightforward honesty is the best policy, without creating elaborate reasons for refusal.

One user advised, "No need for 'convincing points'. She will likely just see those as points to discuss/argue about. No is a complete sentence. It needs to come from your husband."

Another stated bluntly: "Don't come up with any points, just say no. Any point you come up with is just something she can argue against. Don't give her anything to have the discussion about, just say no."

A third commenter recommended a polite yet firm response, writing: "No, thank you. One complete sentence. Fully acceptable. No further explanation needed."

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