WWYD-Mother

[Anonymous]

No contact. Continue to send money if you want to. But no communication with a person who is abusive to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
You are adding an addition to your family which will be an increased expense. Your family should always be your main financial priority.

Your mom is probably freaking out because she knows you are about to deliver a new baby and that your attention will be on that instead of her financial nonsense. You sound like you are already doing a good job creating boundaries with your controlling mom. Make sure your maternity leave is drama-free from her and if you have to reduce financial support to your mom, then just do it.

I agree with this. I think PP's suggestion to tell her that the money in two weeks will be the last is a good one, but only if you intend to follow through with that and that might be a little too stressful for you right now. Otherwise, I'd ignore the phone call, send her the money when you planned, and then figure out a lower amount to send and send it without comment until you're ready to cut it off. I'd definitely block her for the next few weeks (maybe have your partner run any necessary interference) and enjoy this time with your baby. You mentioned her asking about your salary and bonus. Is this something you told her about or something she assumed? If it's something you told her, you definitely need to stop talking to her about stuff like that.

Good luck and congratulations!