Finally told family

mom_of_2boys2007

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Registered: 05-22-2007

Finally told family

11	Wed, 08-15-2012 - 3:40pm

So we finally told our family(at least the important ones) and it went just as I thought it would, Terrible! My mom was shocked and then told us we were stupid, and what business did we have to chance bringing another child into this world with the same problems as our daughter? Just what we need another kid! And so on... As for my mother-in-law it was pretty much the same thing. let me just say I am a stay at home mom and my husband is a chemist we own our home. We are stable adults. I am have trouble getting excited about this pregnancy because of the genetic testing, but my family is making even harder. :smileysad:

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duchessdina

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Registered: 03-08-2011

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Re: Finally told family

Fri, 08-17-2012 - 12:04pm

So sorry that your family isn't being supportive. You always have our support here. I hope that they realize that it's not helping you at this point to not be supportive and get their act together. Whether they like it or not, you're pg and hopefully they'll be more supportive in the future.

mom_of_2boys2007

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Registered: 05-22-2007

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Re: Finally told family

Thu, 08-16-2012 - 5:22pm

you guys are great! thank you so much! I will def be using your p&pts :smileyhappy:

momagain2012

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Registered: 02-13-2012

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Re: Finally told family

Thu, 08-16-2012 - 4:37pm

(((HUGS))) I'm so sorry for their response. Children are blessings from God. Try and keep your head up!

Alicia Mom to Logan - Jan 9, 2005 and Colby - Oct 15, 2008

slkem3

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Registered: 01-18-2005

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Re: Finally told family

Thu, 08-16-2012 - 2:38pm

Ugh, I can't believe they'd act like that! I'm so sorry and I'm glad you at least have the support of your husband! I hope they'll come around eventually! Sending hugs your way!

abereth

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Registered: 06-06-2007

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Re: Finally told family

Thu, 08-16-2012 - 11:39am

Wow. Sending hugs your way, Lisa. It's hard enough dealing with your own fears let alone hearing such negativity from the people who should be supporting you. Whenever my family gets opinionated about my life decisions, I always say "well, that's the great thing about being an adult.. I don't have to ask anyone's permission".. Then smile sweetly. Hehe.

hrtudy

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Registered: 06-21-2005

In reply to: mom_of_2boys2007

Re: Finally told family

Thu, 08-16-2012 - 10:35am

Wow, I am really sorry Lisa. That is so terrible. I hope they think about what they said and how mean it was and call you up to apologize. I mean what is the point of saying those things??? You are already pregnant, so either jump on board or get out of the way, you know? I'd avoid them as much as possible until they can get their heads and butts wired together and be positive influences instead of dragging you down. Good luck and feel free to vent when you need to!

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writergirlmel

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Registered: 06-04-2007

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Re: Finally told family

Thu, 08-16-2012 - 9:11am

I'm so sorry your families were unsupportive and, to be blunt, downright cruel. It amazes me how many people seem to think the old rule of not saying anything at all if they have nothing nice to say doesn't apply to them.

mom_of_2boys2007

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Registered: 05-22-2007

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Re: Finally told family

Wed, 08-15-2012 - 7:17pm

Thank you ladies! We planned this baby but every now and then I think what have I done? My only support is my husband, I have no family or friends here. This is tuff