Ok so this is a little weird, I am already a mother of 2 and now is 10 weeks with number 3. We are very excited, however my mother (how does not yet know this news) will not be so thrilled. She doesnt think that we are in the right financial state for another child blah blah blah, So any tips on breaking the news gently with out her freaking out like i am a little kid (im 25)
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How do i break the news?
- Thread starter Tasha
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Baby #2 Due 8/5/10
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My mom wasn't too thrilled to find out that we where trying for another baby. She thought the same as yours. And then we got the news that my husband was being deployed to Afghanistan. At that point we stopped trying (which my mom was happy about), but by that time it was too late. I knew she would be upset about it so instead of telling her to her face and he having to hide her disappointment I texted her a pic of the positive test and went to visit her later that night. By that time she had had a chance to think about it and was pretty excited. Try sending her a card saying something like congrats again grandma or something. And then give her a little while to think about it befor talking to her face to face so you don't end up saying something hurtful to each other. Good luck.
As long as you and your husband are excited and happy then tell her like you are excited and happy. I wouldn't make any excuses or make it sound like you are sorry about having another baby because you know she is disappointed.
I was really scared to tell my dad, because although I knew he'd be happy in the long run, I knew he would "not be so thrilled". But we aren't little kids and we can make our own choices. I don't think you should break it your mom gently. I'd tell her just like you told her about your other children and just how you are telling everyone else. I don't know if that makes sense, but if you acknowledge her disappointment she'll think she is right. I mean, she probably will anyway, but don't let her think she is getting to you. =)
I was really scared to tell my dad, because although I knew he'd be happy in the long run, I knew he would "not be so thrilled". But we aren't little kids and we can make our own choices. I don't think you should break it your mom gently. I'd tell her just like you told her about your other children and just how you are telling everyone else. I don't know if that makes sense, but if you acknowledge her disappointment she'll think she is right. I mean, she probably will anyway, but don't let her think she is getting to you. =)
As long as you and your husband are excited and happy then tell her like you are excited and happy. I wouldn't make any excuses or make it sound like you are sorry about having another baby because you know she is disappointed.
I was really scared to tell my dad, because although I knew he'd be happy in the long run, I knew he would "not be so thrilled". But we aren't little kids and we can make our own choices. I don't think you should break it your mom gently. I'd tell her just like you told her about your other children and just how you are telling everyone else. I don't know if that makes sense, but if you acknowledge her disappointment she'll think she is right. I mean, she probably will anyway, but don't let her think she is getting to you. =)
I was really scared to tell my dad, because although I knew he'd be happy in the long run, I knew he would "not be so thrilled". But we aren't little kids and we can make our own choices. I don't think you should break it your mom gently. I'd tell her just like you told her about your other children and just how you are telling everyone else. I don't know if that makes sense, but if you acknowledge her disappointment she'll think she is right. I mean, she probably will anyway, but don't let her think she is getting to you. =)