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  1. OP is providing support to her pregnant sister-in-law, who is high-risk and unable to work
  2. OP prefers a healthier lifestyle with limited junk food in the house for the kids, but her sister-in-law might have a different preference
  3. OP's pregnant sister-in-law constantly requests junk food due to cravings, but the OP is hesitant to regularly buy these items
  4. OP's pregnant sister-in-law, experiencing nausea, requests special meals that are challenging to align with the kids' preferences
  5. OP told her pregnant sister-in-law that while they're willing to help, they won't cater exclusively to her needs due to her pregnancy, resulting in her crying
  6. The sister-in-law can cook but prefers not to, and the parents, residing in a retirement community with limited income, can't provide much support
  7. OP does all the cooking because she has a small home-based business, allowing her to be home with the kids
  8. "No one ever dies from not satisfying a craving"
  9. The sister-in-law, living in the OP's house without contributing, should stop being demanding
  10. Send the sister-in-law to other relatives if they complain
  11. "You’ve done a lot"

Redditor Yells At Sister-In-Law And Flat Out Tells Her That They Won't Cater To Her Every Demand Because She Is Pregnant

Caring for a pregnant woman isn't always easy, and one Redditor's story sheds light on the struggles and rewards of supporting her pregnant sister-in-law. The OP, who manages a home-based business while looking after kids, faces the added challenge of dealing with a sister-in-law in a high-risk pregnancy.
The narrative unfolds as she tries to strike a balance between maintaining a healthy lifestyle for her kids and dealing with the sister-in-law's constant cravings for junk food.
Tensions rise as the OP reaches a breaking point, expressing frustration about the additional responsibilities. The sister-in-law cries, leaving the OP curious about whether she was wrong for doing so.
Keep scrolling down if you are curious about the entire story and what the online community told the OP.
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Redditor Refuses To Cater To Sil's Every Demand Because She Is Pregnant Source: momsandmamas.com (not the actual photo)

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OP is providing support to her pregnant sister-in-law, who is high-risk and unable to work

OP is providing support to their pregnant sister-in-law, who is high-risk and unable to work Source: Dinnertime78
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OP prefers a healthier lifestyle with limited junk food in the house for the kids, but her sister-in-law might have a different preference

they have different lifestyles Source: Dinnertime78
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OP's pregnant sister-in-law constantly requests junk food due to cravings, but the OP is hesitant to regularly buy these items

OP's pregnant sister-in-law constantly requests junk food Source: Dinnertime78
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OP's pregnant sister-in-law, experiencing nausea, requests special meals that are challenging to align with the kids' preferences

sister-in-law requests special meals that are challenging to align with the kids' preferences Source: Dinnertime78
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OP told her pregnant sister-in-law that while they're willing to help, they won't cater exclusively to her needs due to her pregnancy, resulting in her crying

Source: Dinnertime78
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The sister-in-law can cook but prefers not to, and the parents, residing in a retirement community with limited income, can't provide much support

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OP does all the cooking because she has a small home-based business, allowing her to be home with the kids

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"No one ever dies from not satisfying a craving"

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The sister-in-law, living in the OP's house without contributing, should stop being demanding

The sister-in-law should stop being demanding Source: Formal_Air1697
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Send the sister-in-law to other relatives if they complain

Send the sister-in-law to other relatives if they complain Source: DontAskMeChit
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"You’ve done a lot"

"You’ve done a lot" Source: NobodyLoud
What are your thoughts on the OP's situation with their pregnant sister-in-law? Have you ever faced similar challenges or had to set boundaries during a pregnancy? Share your insights and experiences in the comments below!
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