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When my kids are grown...

MrsLenau09MrsLenau09
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...and announce they're having a baby, (whether it be the 1st or the 20th grandchild for me) you will bet that I will congratulate them and be happy for them!!!

DH and I announced to my parents and siblings Wednesday night that we're having a baby. My mom sat there, looking angry and didn't say a thing. My dad said, "well, that's news!" and that was all. My sisters didn't say anything either because "they knew" (after I was ill last Saturday... Yeah. I'm pregnant because I'm sick!). So there were basically a lot of crickets being heard after the announcement. To break up the silence, I gave them what information about the pregnancy that I know as of this point, but none of them seemed that interested.

I know that this will be the 5th grandchild for my parents, but it's my first! Where's the enthusiasm, people?

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  • Gina418Gina418 member
    That stinks - I'm sorry. My dh's parents are like that - sort of the "oh, that's nice" kind of enthusiasm. Don't let it bring you down!
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  • MissLadyTayMissLadyTay member
    I'm sorry!  That's not a very nice reaction.  Why would your mom be angry??
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  • MrsLenau09MrsLenau09

    imageMissLadyTay:
    I'm sorry!  That's not a very nice reaction.  Why would your mom be angry??

    Well, my mom is kind of an angry person and no one likes her, lol. My siblings and I actually try to avoid talking to her. I'm not sure why she looked angry per se, but she, and a couple of my sisters, told me (while TTC) that they didn't think I should get pregnant because they, "couldn't picture [me] as a parent." Confused

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  • mestillsmestills member
    That is awful, they should be supportive no matter what.  They should be happy if you are happy, this is a very happy time in your life right now.  Hopefully you have some good friends to support you during pregnancy if your family is not going to.
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  • lilbit923lilbit923 member

    My folks and his did the same thing. It's DH's family's 3rd grandchild (by blood) for my side it will be the 8th. Neither side was real thrilled but then again they weren't when I was pregnant with Emma. My folks were not pleased when I was pregnant with Connor years ago.

    It happens but know this: They WILL lose their minds with joy when that baby gets here. You and your husband enjoy this moment. Don't let them take your happiness from you.

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  • heyleeheylee member
    It's their loss! You have your hubby to share this joy with. Anyone who doesn't like it can keep it to themselves. DH's family isn't very loving, we haven't told most of our families yet (too soon) but I'm sure when we do we will get a similar response. Keep your head up and congrats :)
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  • MrsTottyMrsTotty member
    I'm sorry, that really stinks ... but I'm sure they're be over-the-moon when baby arrives  :)
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  • fluffybunsfluffybuns

    I'm sorry!! Every baby should be just as exciting, 1st or 15th!!!

     

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  • MrsLenau09MrsLenau09
    Thank you, ladies, for all of your support! I'm trying not to let them get me down (since it's what they've done my whole life and I'm sick of it). What you had to say really did make me feel better about this :)
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