MIL and baby shower challenges

Say a prayer. Going to need one today. Baby shower #2 on my side of the family. While I invited my MIL, we don’t quite get along and had a heated discussion last month that she is still bitter about (she kept saying I had a fat belly and hubby called her out on it. She denied it in front of her husband, but she’s said it and says I’m too “sensitive” but then gets mad at the dumbest things... like me not keeping something like a coffee table book she gave me of other people’s kids. Weird, right?)

Anywho she is known for acting up in front of others. My bro said to me the other day... don’t be embarrassed, she is making a fool of herself in front of others so the embarrassment is hers to bare alone. Not yours.

Just woke up and realized that I accidentally threw out a figurine she was obsessed with me having. A Holly Hobby figurine or a child holding a blanket. I hate that crap but said thank you anyway. It was a baby shower #1 gift where she gave us this huge bag of random crap. I know she will notice that it is not in the babies room and will make some big fuss about it not being there. Lord help us. Guess I blame it on the baby brain?

And for all you ladies that are all “tell her you don’t want that shit”...sister I can’t tell you how many times we’ve told her that!! We don’t want collectibles and if something happens to it don’t hold us accountable for loosing it. She’s freakin batty as hell. And a hoarder to boot!

Update: We survived. She cornered my mother in the kitchen and my mom was polite but then had enough when I was called “overly sensitive”. She said no, you are insensitive. My mom said to sit her butt down and work on the baby project... which was find one kind word to say to the baby and write it down. She couldn’t think of one! Like “I am courageous, I am kind, I am intelligent...” baby works of affirmation. That clued us in big time. She’s so into herself that she can’t honestly think of others in a positive light. 🤷🏻‍♀️ What a shame. Oh well. The day is over and no one created a fight at this event.

Happy pregnancy to you all! May we all have safe and quick deliveries. Cheers mamas!!