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The problem with the first AITA story is that she knows what she’s doing is not normal and recommended because she lied to the doctor, if she was confident in her decision she would tell her doctor the truth. Honestly this is child abuse, she is causing the baby discomfort and the father did the right thing telling the truth and should be supervising his wife with the baby

The first story has me reeling. She is setting her child up for a lifetime of digestive disorders. What is wrong with people?

I can't imagine how it must be for the girl who was cheated by her fiancee with HER SISTER and have the family saying to just forgive and forget. I would have vanished from these people's lives and never stay in touch again.

There’s an update to the first story I believe. I think the husband left with the baby and filed for full custody.

I like Amy -- she seems like she is a competent, warm, and compassionate health care provider. Very balanced in her approach and takes a win-win approach for families.

In the first story that woman is clearly suffering from some sort of mental illness. Post partum seems the most likely. What she said to her husband about dying without the baby freaked me out.

no one is talking about justin’s sponsorship 😂 i’m dead hahahaa

How calculating of that 16 year old to have an instant escape plan in which he can then try to blackmail the adults so that he'll have no consequences. He sounds like the worst type of person & probably needs to be placed in therapy asap. He's going to continue to grow up to be a monster.

Rewatching episodes and I need time stamps… 1st story: 1:28 ad: 25:57 2nd story: 26:47 3rd story: 33:21 4th story: 40:58 last story: 51:21

The step son one... if I were the step dad I would say that he can come home when HE pays for and finds replacements for every single rare book that he destroyed and apologize to Susan. Period.

I bet that dad of the step kid that destroyed OP’s daughter’s books wanted it in writing because he knows they can press charges. If she collects old books, ones that can’t be easily replaced, odds are they’re worth some money and he could possibly get a felony on his record. He’s not even saying the kid is banned permanent, just that he can’t come back without accepting punishment for his actions. I’d make the stepsons bullying of the daughter a dealbreaker as well. One strike policy from that point on.

1st story: she was being sneaky! she lied! and assumed her husband would be her accomplice and was upset when he wasn't.

That story with the stepson running from punishment- it shows the wife has 0 respect for her current husband that she will let her son terrorize his young daughter. That is her son, and she needs to learn real quick how to parent him because he’s gonna end up doing this wild shit to the wrong person and he’s gonna get beat up for it. She’s setting her son up for failure by babying him.

You SIL is lovely and well spoken. Hopefully we'll see her more.

Not every parent is trying to do the best for their child. Most are but some really aren’t. She knows she’s harming her child and continues to do it. I honestly wouldn’t trust her with the baby if I were him. There’s following your parents advice and then there’s knowingly hurting your child. She’s knowingly hurting her infant, there’s something wrong there.

Your sister-in-law is honestly one of the nicest people I’ve come across on or off the internet🥺 My reaction to the first story vs her response was like night and day 😅 She’s so empathetic yet will set the f*ck out of a boundary! A Queen!! 👑

I've just got to say, I want your SIL to have a parenting podcast. I love her attitude, her measured advice, and her great energy.

As a parent, MY PRIORITY will always be MY CHILD/CHILDREN. That 16 yr old is a real danger to the lil ones. The bio parents of the 16 yr old have failed completely. What are these people waiting for? Just wait until he becomes an adult and tries pulling his BS to gov. authorities. Stop parenting out of guilt. SMH

That kid who threw the books is a psycho and needs some serious consequences. His dad is enabling him so much.

I love the step mom of the two daughters! Way to ensure she’s spending time with the older daughter. Often the oldest child feels abandoned a bit anyway because younger kids just need so much more attention and then if her mom passed away too? It feels like the dad is showing favoritism to the youngest. That he just wants the easy route

That sister leaving her daughter at the door is insane! Like what parent would do that to their child? She abandoned her daughter! That got me

1st story: She knows what's she's doing is wrong that's why she lied to the pediatrician. This is child abuse/neglect. She says he made her look like a bad parent? For telling the doctor what she's doing? She knows she's a bad parent. He should go stay with his parents. Take the baby and divorce her. She is a danger to the baby. It just occurred to me that maybe the mom can't produce breast milk for whatever reason and feels insecure about the formula and that's why she's doing this. In that case still take the baby from her but there's hope with therapy. So much therapy.

As a kid with a cheating parent and the other full of resent, we DO suffer more than if they were separate.

I WISH there was more acceptance and education on perinatal/antenatal depression. I mean postpartum depression is accepted, but I didnt experience that… I experienced perinatal depression and it was THE worst. Ive neverrr felt so low and horrible but when I opened up to people they just brushed me off or ignored it.. i felt so alone. Would love to hear some stories on that!

Your friend is being FAR too light on the mum in the first story. She’s being given education and doesn’t care. She is literally harming her child. Her stomach isn’t just upset, it can cause gut issues later. Even at 4 months it still isn’t safe. The doctor and the husband are doing all they can to educate. The mum is horrid. The dad needs to take the baby with him when he moves out and give her the same ultimatum. She can come back when SHE is ready to listen and you are ready to forgive.

The first one breaks my heart. I had ppd and it was the absolute worst time in my life. I won't go into details because of the painful memories but during my time I didn't feel in control of my actions and most definitely not of my thoughts. Most people judge new mothers so harshly without understanding what it's really like. My ppd leaned more towards harmful behaviors to myself so I can't speak on why the mother kept feeding her so early. I know I used to wish my baby was older so she could HD her own bottle and I could have a little break so maybe she wished for a child who could be more self sufficient? The mind is a powerful thing....

The dad in that first story SHOULD leave to go to his parents, and TAKE THAT BABY WITH HIM.

Omg I love your sister in law!! She seems so reasonable, calm, logical, and I really enjoyed the parenting commentary/advice and would love to hear more! 💗

I’m a stay at home mom with a 3 and 7 year old. My husband works full time at a law office while also going to law school at night. He still comes home snd helps out with the kids and house work. I try to make sure things are done before he gets home but sometimes it’s been a day. If he came home to dishes in the sink he will pick up the slack and wash them without being asked. He realizes how much I do home all day and night. I also realize how much he does all day for us. On weekends he will usually make at least one lunch or dinner if not all. It’s 50/50 because we are partners.

Found your podcast a few weeks ago, and I’m mortified I’m almost done with all of them.. Love your content, good luck going forward 💛

The stepmom seems like a wonderful step mom. I don't think the dad is a jerk but just scared to actually have to spend time with his daughter. I think he needs to trust her on why she thinks it just needs to be here and Elyse since it sounds like they're really close. I agree he should just make it a special daddy daughter weekend and it would probably make her really happy

The mom giving the baby food is just wrong. Lying to the dr is even worse.

The story with the 16 year old needs to learn that life has consequences like mom and dad ARENT always gonna be there to coddle him forever. He could get himself killed if he does something to the wrong person.

I love that you strive for quality instead of quantity of posts read. That time y'all take to talk about each subject is so fricken important and it's fantastic

As I’m watching you guys talk about postpartum I’m on the verge of tears. I suffered so bad and still kind suffer but not as bad as in the beginning. My bf and I fought constantly because he didn’t understand my frustrations and my feelings. His mom called me “mentally unstable” and that’s something I will never forget and forgive her for.

The last story made me so mad. The dad mentioned his daughters mom died so casually like it didn’t even matter. And he’s mad that the wife is spending more time with her??? What a horrible dad

First story: she knows what she’s doing is WRONG ie why she didn’t tell the doc… I wouldn’t trust her with your child,,, I’m sorry

Levi is going to end up in jail if he continues down this path.

I love these episodes. Keep up the good work Morgen 🥰

I am a new parent to a 4 week old and I got to clean up a poop explosion all over my baby, her clothes and carseat while I was listening to this 😅 I really loved this episode and your sister’s insight!

Watching late but the first story about the mom feeding solids at 2 months. As someone who suffered from postpartum y’all were sooooo right with everyone being all about the baby I loved my grandmother in law sooo much because she loved my kids but also made an effort to make sure I was ok every time she at least saw me it made me cry… bawl so many times while dealing with baby blues and much more after having eventually 2 kids in 13 months 😭😭😭 I miss her

Amy is so awesome. Thoughtful and heartfelt responses. Love her.

Wow....Amy has it spot on with new mommy woes and tales. Such a beautifully messy journey. Morgan is seriously my inner voice! Ha!

The step mom is going above and beyond!! And it truly sounds as if dad just doesn't want to be a dad for the weekend! Cause he's clearly not used to being with the 4yo alone! And no joke 4yo are rough 🤣 So clearly this weekend isn't just for the older daughter but also the mom cause she deserves a break too!! And he needs to step it the fuck up!!! So many dads have no clue what it's like to be with the kids all day everyday!!!

YAY FOR ANOTHER PODCAST! Can’t wait to watch the whole thing after work!!!!!! Thanks for all the hard work, Morgan!!!! It does not go unnoticed!!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

I would divorce the mother and take custody of the child. Yes, I would go that far because if you put my child's life in danger than you don't get to be around my child.

first 20 minutes in, listening for bedtime. I got up and got numbers to call for the morning cause I am experiencing severe post partum depression and this is what confirmed it. THANK YOU SO MUCH

I think Amy's episodes are my favorite. Maybe it's her calm, Midwestern voice, lol. I just feel so comforted listening to her talk and to her opinions.

I love SIL. Both of your energies and voices are really nice to listen and watch. Really nice and easy going episode🥰

I found your podcast a few weeks ago when I was fresh out of the hospital & needed things to fill in time. I love your dad, Justin & now Amy. I also love that you’re reading these & reacting which makes it better than just reading it myself so just wanna give you kudos for holding my ungodly short attention span! ❤️❤️

Pregnancy and childhood have scared me but this podcast on top of my child development lectures/psychology courses make me feel a bit more hopeful. Thank you for talking about postpartum depression and other related themes. I think a bit part of the fear is not being educated w children and how to engage in interpersonal relationships within families. Thank you. I love the podcast so much!!!

I had intrusive thoughts pp and it was so scary. I was afraid to go down the stairs with my baby because I thought "oh what would happen if I dropped her". It was awful. I imagined it all and it hurt my soul. I thought it ment I wanted to drop my baby down the stairs and that was hard for me because my mom was abusive. But its okay I was fine it was just my minds way of dealing with the anxiety of keeping such a sweet fragile being safe. We are so happy now!

"No is a complete sentence" gave me goose bumps.

Love Amy's take on these stories! She seems like a very knowledgeable and caring medical professional

I this an old video, but your sister in law sharing her experience was SO relatable. I also struggled with breast feeding, loss of freedom, just not feeling like I look awesome

Amy is a wonderful guest! Really enjoyed her insight

Once my mom took my sibling on a camping trip that I was too young for. My dad took me on mini adventures. I still keep the little trinket he bought me in my room. I hope that dad takes the opportunity to have a magical day with his youngest.

Amy is so thoughtful and kind, definitely one of my favorite guest stars :) 💕

In the second story: OP would be justified even if she wasn’t slighted by Lily and Mike. She said no. She isn’t obligated to watch that kid if she doesn’t want to. I’m honestly disturbed that so many parents do this from the Reddit stories I’ve seen

I really love Amy on the pod!! You guys have amazing chemistry. I could watch all day

Loved having Amy's perspective, very insightful and honest as always!

I love this episode and I just love Amy!😊 I had my son in 2014. No one, NO ONE, mentioned postpartum depression at all to me. I experienced it and ended up self medicating for anxiety and depression..I didn’t find out until 2 years later that that’s what I was going through. It’s scary and I feel for women going through it because it can lead to self medicating, self harm, harming the child. It is scary, real, and I’m glad today people are talking about it more. Loved this episode!

My husband and I both suffered from PPA and PPD. We couldn’t pick eachother up or recognize that we were suffering bc the other was suffering. It was absolutely horrible. Intrusive thoughts, constantly feeling our child was dying, etc. We both didn’t realize that’s what it was until our son was a year old. There needs to be more talk about this!💕😭

i love you sil, they way she talks is soooo calming to me

The story with the destructive step son, as someone who is going through a separation from someone that has a very destructive and disrespectful child I can assure you this will never change until the parent enforces rules, boundaries with solid consequences. My now ex fiancés daughter is diagnosed with Reactive attachment disorder and had literally tore my relationship with her father apart twice now and I’m done! If I were the father I’d walk away my kid with my sanity intact!!

5:20. The fact that the mom lied to the Dr, she knows dam well what she is doing is hurting the baby

This was AN AMAZING episode. I absolutely loved having a moms perspective. I really hope we see more of this in future episodes!! I enjoyed this one sooooo much! ❤️❤️❤️

The doctor of the first story really needs to call CPS because that’s literally child abuse and child endangerment

I felt compelled to comment for your comment on post parfum depression. My baby daddy suffered from post natale paternal psychosis. He tough I was a danger for our baby and he tried to kill me 3 days after her birth. He never received the mental care he needed and still see me as evil 12 years later. We need to talk more about it.

Morgan I absolutely LOVE this podcast It’s definitely my favorite! The best feeling is when I see that a new episode has been posted🙌🏼🥰Keep doing these amazing episodes

Not a doctor- but I am the niece of an uncle who grew up having stomach issues because my grandma fed him boxed mashed potatoes since 2 months old- he's now 39 and throws up every morning- empty stomach and all. My grandma unintentionally fucked up his stomach 😬

You're poor sister-in-law at 22 minutes in is starting to have a trauma response talking about being postpartum. Look at her neck. It still gives her anxiety. The only reason I know this is because I still have the same reaction listening to this I get shaky and defensive. You're judged so much as a mother all while dealing with sleep deprivation and physical pain. It's so much.

This episode was WONDERFUL and I think my favorite part about it, and what is just the perfect cherry on top of this lovely podcast cake.. Was Justin's ad read for Manscaped.

Morgan! I fricking loved this episode so much ✨you and your SIL brought light to these topics is such a refreshing and safe way. 💕 Side note! Please please, where did you get that shirt?

The child from the last story is gonna end up in jail. And all the flying monkeys are enabling him. He’s old enough to know better trauma or not. He should be punished. If he damaged someone’s property as an adult. He would either go to jail or pay for damages. Soooo messed up!

My dad has said since we were little that “if you do it badly, you don’t get asked to do it again” and i always thought it was a joke, but my mom still does a lot (85%) of the emotional labor. Granted my mom doesn’t work and my dad works more than the average person to make up for it, but I’m starting to realize that probably wasnt a joke 😐

I've only listened to the first story and discussion afterwards.... but it's refreshing to hear a mature professional opinion! She (Morgan) jumped to the conclusions right along with reddit like usual but the guest was like "well let's talk about this"

I feel like the conversation about PPD and the fact that it leads to non-rational logic in otherwise rational actions looks intentional. It's not as cut and dry as "she lied so she's an intentional abuser". Now I do believe the correct choice is to remove the baby and seek mental health care immediately. But don't guilt her and don't attack her, that isn't helpful at all. In fact the feeling you have to defend yourself and your baby can trigger psychosis and desperate actions that no one wants

ITS 4 IN THE MORNING AND I CAN'T STOP BINGE WATCHING THESE EPISODES HELP😭

At 2 months old a baby is not old enough to digest those foods but also can choke on those foods. If what she thought she was doing is ok she wouldn't have lied to the Dr.

I loved Amy’s takes on all of these.

My niece was born less than a week before I had to leave for college and I only got to see her with a mask on before I left, not touch her. Not being able to hold her for 4months until I come home for Christmas is hard, but not as hard as it would be if baby got covid. Waiting until baby is a little older to expose them to people is important

My sisters 2.5 year old was taken away from her in July because she confided in a physical therapist about how she WAS struggling with PPD, and now she’s depressed, suicidal, and lonely. She still doesn’t have her child back, and he has been with his completely controlling, abusive “father.” It’s horrible. They 302ed her because they said she “had a plan” (which she did NOT). They totally twisted her words and blew them out of proportion. Then they had the hearing about HER ability to parent WITHOUT HER PRESENT. When she finally was present at the next hearings, she didn’t have a lawyer and was told she “doesn’t need one.” This resulted in the judge just believing what her abusive, manipulative ex said, which resulted in my sister only being allowed to have one 4-hour supervised visit per week with her child, whom she was still breastfeeding at the time. L This poor kid was, and still is, heartbroken. He cries and gets upset when he sees his mom, asks why he can’t have milk, and asks why he can’t go home with mom. It’s devastating and I am SO disgusted with the legal system in New Jersey because of this. We don’t know if she will have him for Christmas or not. Her next court date is tomorrow, and it’ll determine whether or not she gets custody back. Please keep her and my nephew in your thoughts/prayers 💜

The fact this causes long term damage just makes this straight up abuse

Loves this episode!! Sister in law needs to definitely be on more episodes!

The first story is really scaring me. Who would give oatmeal to a two month infant ?! It's so irresponsible. This is abuse.

I asked my husband about the weaponized incompetence thing and he's like "well I guess I'm just incompetent then bc I really don't know these things" 😂

Your SIL is a treat - an absolute patient, loving queen. Loved this episode!

I would 100% buy a "Way To Go Baby Momma" shirt

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i’m absolutely LOVING the podcast!! i just think mainly to the end the mics are a bit loud, there’s a lot of echo 😅 it probably doesn’t bother everyone i just thought i’d point it out 🥰 again i’m loving the show and i love how often you switch things up! so refreshing hearing so many different takes !

In the story with the mom feeding the baby the wrong food, Amy says that the mom feels like she can't be honest with her provider. Or, the mom knows what she is doing is wrong and is lying to cover her tracks.

With the second to last story, I think the whole family(not with the dad of the stepson) should get family therapy. The stepson really could be feeling hurt by the new family he sees his mom building and could be taking it out on the children. This behavior is inexcusable but could be changed if he feels like his voice and feelings are being heard by the whole family. It sounds like the daughter could need therapy because of the pain her stepbrother caused him.

i always say, “i always forgive, i never forget”

The story with the 2 kids and the wife taking both: OP is TA As someone (18f) with a 5yr old sister, his wife is 100% correct. Addie would absolutely ruin the weekend- unintentionally, of course, but ruin nonetheless. My mother was a single parent and all my important life events were ruined because my sister was there. She would scream, kick and spit when she was bored and my mother would often have to leave to deal with her (graduations, birthdays, etc). It sounds horrible, but I sort of despise 5 for ruining all my big life events. I could never go for a spa day with my mum because 5 had to be there and so it became a stress 30 minute hand massage instead of a full spa day because 5 'couldn't handle it'. OP is so much of an asshole I cannot believe. Plus, SHE'S 4!!! 15 and 4 is a huge gap and Addie will not enjoy any activities.

I can so relate to the postpartum and feeding issues you guys talked about in regards to the feeding issues. If she did try breastfeeding and it didn't work out and had to switch to formula feeding she could definitely be feeling some guilt about it. It could also be that she like so many others held that formula isn't as sufficient or as good as breast milk so she think she's doing right by giving the baby food as well, it's irrational thinking but in postpartum depression you're not exactly always thinking rationally. Good on the father for advocating for his child and for his wife in that situation because she definitely needs to get some help to deal with any postpartum issues she could be facing. I hope and pray that she did and that all is well and good now for the error family!

This episode was great!! I love your guys podcast sooo much 🥰

The step parent story hits home because my husband is a step dad to my two oldest boys which are 15 & 10. We have two kids together. Im also a step parent to his boys (they don’t live with us) I’m not going to lie sometimes boundaries were crossed from both sides. But unless you have that tough conversation where you let your partner know that you don’t agree with their parenting style things will get WORSE. So when it comes down to your kids yeaaaaah sometimes you have to have those uncomfortable conversations for yourself, your kids and your marriage.

Can you do a “natural consequence or cruel punishment?” ep?