At 8 Months Pregnant, I Found Out My Husband Gave Our Nursery to His Mom Because She ‘Felt Lonely’ – Then I Overheard Her True Motives

I (33F) was devastated when my husband, Evan, gave our baby’s nursery to his mother, Lydia, claiming she was “lonely and depressed.” We’d spent months perfecting the room—sage green walls, hand-stenciled clouds, a crib where Evan teared up, whispering, “Our little family.” But Lydia moved in while I was at a prenatal appointment, her bed replacing our rocking chair, her jewelry on the changing table. She dismissed my clouds as “childish.”

That night, I overheard Lydia on the phone, gloating to her friend Susan. She’d faked depression, manipulating Evan by citing Dr. Wills’ “advice” to secure the nursery. She planned to entrench herself, even eyeing our basement next. Furious, I confronted Evan, who defended her, insisting she was struggling.

My Aunt Carla helped me record Lydia’s next call, where she bragged about exploiting Evan’s guilt and mocked my efforts. In couples therapy, Evan admitted he’d always prioritized his mother’s happiness. Playing the recording, I exposed Lydia’s lies. Evan, stunned, moved her to the guest room and gave her two days to leave. She tried tears and fake ailments, but my father’s presence ensured her departure.

Evan restored the nursery, apologizing sincerely. We learned to fight battles together, reclaiming our baby’s room and our family’s future.