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I (18F) have a twin sister (18F) who’s been with her boyfriend since freshman year. He’s also 18, from a wealthy family, and had a job lined up right after graduation.
Even though they were responsible, my sister got pregnant unexpectedly. They always used protection, so it was a surprise. She finished her senior year through distance learning, and the baby was born right after graduation. They’re doing well as young parents.
About two weeks ago, her boyfriend started a new job, so they moved about four hours away. They left their baby with me and my mom while they settled in. I talk to my sister daily via FaceTime, and she shows me her daughter’s nice new room. She misses her baby.
Two days ago, my sister told my mom she was coming to pick up her daughter. My mom refused, saying my sister abandoned the baby and called her a gold digger. My mom and her boyfriend have been arguing about this.
My sister called me and said she’s coming at 4 a.m. tomorrow to get her daughter. If my mom doesn’t cooperate, she’ll involve the police and lawyers. I talked to my mom, urging her to give the baby back. My mom said my sister didn’t deserve her and accused her of abandoning the baby.
I warned my mom that if she didn’t hand over the baby peacefully, things could get messy. My mom told me to stay out of it, saying the baby brings her joy and she has a special bond with her.
I insisted one last time, saying my sister would take strong actions if needed. My mom ignored me, and I wondered if I should have stayed out of it.
Update: It’s now 8:13 a.m., and my sister has successfully taken her daughter. My mom resisted, telling my sister she was too young to be a parent and highlighting their special bond. My sister threatened to call the police, which made my mom call a friend.
My sister went upstairs, got her daughter, and left. She and the baby are now safe. I’m meeting them for breakfast while they’re in town. My mom is upset, calling me heartless and criticizing my sister’s parenting.
So, my niece is back with her mother, and her father will join them soon.
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Let’s swiftly assess a handful of the top comments: AITA for telling my mom to give my sister her daughter back?
This!!! I’ve watched too many true crime documentaries to let that one slide! OP’s sister could be at serious risk if the grandma is this desperate for the baby!!
NTA! Your mom is genuinely KIDNAPPING A CHILD and all you did was warn her that what she’s doing won’t end well.
Also, I think it would be fair of you (if you haven’t already) to tell your sister exactly what your mom has been saying, about having a bond with the baby that your sister doesn’t have, etc, as your sister may want to take this further and even put a restraining order in place. The things your mom has said and done are huge red flags. If I were your sister, Grandma would never see me or the child ever again.
Is your mother psychotic? No one can just KEEP a baby. Your sister should get the authorities involved before she arrives. Bring the birth certificate. And never, ever let her mother touch the child again.
This is like Hand That Rocks the Cradle level.
NTA. But you need to move out yesterday.
