Help! My Mother-in-Law Went to the Hospital for Heart Issues and Came Back with a Newborn!

Hey everyone,

I’m in a bit of a weird and confusing situation and could really use some advice. So, my mother-in-law, Ariana, went to the hospital last week because she was having some heart issues. We were all super worried about her, and Bruce (my husband) and I were constantly checking in to make sure she was okay.

Fast forward a few days, and Ariana comes back home, but not alone. She’s carrying a newborn baby! Like, what?! She told us that while she was at the hospital, she met a young woman who was in labor and had no one to support her. Long story short, the young woman decided she couldn’t keep the baby and somehow convinced Ariana to take the baby home with her.

Now, Bruce and I are completely baffled. We have no idea what to do. Ariana is in her late 60s and has her own health issues to deal with. Plus, we’re not even sure about the legalities of this whole situation. Can someone just hand over a baby like that? What about adoption papers and all that stuff?

Richard, my brother-in-law, thinks we should contact social services immediately to sort this out. But Gabriel, my best friend, says we should first talk to a lawyer to understand our options. Aubrey, my sister, is suggesting we should just support Ariana for now and see how things unfold.

I’m so confused and stressed out. Has anyone ever been in a similar situation or knows what steps we should take next? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!