Are people really this dumb?

SuperCuteBenz · June 2010

Long story short: My family is planing a family reunion in July. I am in Nebraska and the reunion will be held in Arkansas. My due date is 8/26.

I discussed this with my dr early on and he pretty much said, "no way". That is what I was expecting. So, I let all of my family know that we would not be attending. This was months ago.

So, why do they still continue to call and ask me if I will be able to make it? My grandmother calls tonight, and proceeds to say, "That is 4 weeks away from your due date. You will be fine. I traveled all the time when I was pregnant". Ok, Grandma. That was 40 years ago!

I just don't get it. I am not driving 8 hours at 36 weeks pregnant (with a 2.5 year old mind you), and "possibly" going into labor so far from home.

:::vent over::::

noliablue · June 2010

Yes, they are.

jnolts · June 2010

Sadly, yes they are. Months ago, my cousin sent me an email letting me know she set her wedding date and planned it around my due date. I'm due July 24 and her wedding is July 16 and she lives a five hour drive away from me!

She still doesn't understand why I can't be there! I suppose she'll understand someday when she's pregnant. Good luck to you!

FishNchips1 · June 2010

Just ignore them. They are trying to give you the gulit trip. You need to stay safe and stay at home!

ariel06 · June 2010

Yes. One hour in the car at 36wks would be uncomfortable. There's no way I would have even considered 8 even if a doctor said it was okay.

MaMaC15 · June 2010

People just don't listen. Even family. My mom was all upset and was telling people that I told her the wrong due date because I didn't want her to be there. Even after explaining to her that my due date is based on 40 weeks because a baby is not fully developed until 38 weeks she was still mad at me. Even people who have had kids say the dumbest sh**t.

jen_jupiter · June 2010

FishNchips1:
Just ignore them. They are trying to give you the gulit trip. You need to stay safe and stay at home!

This.

*Laney* · July 2010

jnolts:

Sadly, yes they are. Months ago, my cousin sent me an email letting me know she set her wedding date and planned it around my due date. I'm due July 24 and her wedding is July 16 and she lives a five hour drive away from me!

She still doesn't understand why I can't be there! I suppose she'll understand someday when she's pregnant. Good luck to you!

She is just so thoughtful to give you a full 8 days before your due date. Everyone knows that due dates and going into labor is an exact science.... Tongue Tied

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NihilismKat · July 2010

My sister's wedding ended up having to be rescheduled because the place they were going to have the reception is currently closed pending a divorce settlement from the owners. No where else was open that day, so she had to pick a new date 5 weeks later.

When I told her that I was questioning being in her wedding at 36 weeks pregnant, I really did mean it. It's now 2 days after my due date, and she assures me that "the first time you're usually a week or two late, so it'll be fine." I'm not sure how to get out of going if we don't have the baby before the wedding. Something to the matter of "I can't be your MoH, drive 2 hours to your wedding, stand for an hour or so, all while I might go into labor at any point?"

Oh, and the Bridzilla's, I mean my sister's, response? "We're doing pictures before the ceremony, so if labor starts, it usually lasts about 12 hours or so, I'm sure you can grin and bear it for the wedding, and you can leave the reception after an hour or so."

delg23 · July 2010

nobody's doctor would want them to go. I turned down an invite to a party one hour away that happens this weekend.

anmorgan32 · July 2010

NihilismKat:
My sister's wedding ended up having to be rescheduled because the place they were going to have the reception is currently closed pending a divorce settlement from the owners. No where else was open that day, so she had to pick a new date 5 weeks later.
When I told her that I was questioning being in her wedding at 36 weeks pregnant, I really did mean it. It's now 2 days after my due date, and she assures me that "the first time you're usually a week or two late, so it'll be fine." I'm not sure how to get out of going if we don't have the baby before the wedding. Something to the matter of "I can't be your MoH, drive 2 hours to your wedding, stand for an hour or so, all while I might go into labor at any point?"
Oh, and the Bridzilla's, I mean my sister's, response? "We're doing pictures before the ceremony, so if labor starts, it usually lasts about 12 hours or so, I'm sure you can grin and bear it for the wedding, and you can leave the reception after an hour or so."

Are you kidding me?!?! I'd give that chick a big eff you! She's being a huge b*tch, give it right back to her.

SuperCuteBenz · July 2010

delg23:
nobody's doctor would want them to go. I turned down an invite to a party one hour away that happens this weekend.

Evidently my family thinks I am making it up. My DH's cousin told me that she didn't think I wanted to go, so my dr knew that and just told me what I wanted to hear. Oh, and of course he wants me to staff here, because he wants my money.

Then, of course I have to be reminded that DH's other cousin and his wife traveled to our wedding when she was 8 months pregnant. Yes, they did. However, they also don't see doctors, have ultrasounds, etc. They are totally cool with delivering their baby on the side of the road.

Me? Yeah, not so much.

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