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Need an opinion on this family matter.....please.?
My husband and I live in Indiana and my daughter is in Oregon. She and her husband are expecting their first. In fact the baby will most likely come today. My husband is doing a flea market this weekend and leaving later today. I am keeping him posted all day and we are flying out there next month. Cannot believe that I got a comment from a family member that....'Isn't he changing his plans with the baby coming today?' We are thousand miles apart and keeping posted with text and phone. Guess they think we should be physically together during this time. I am not a callus person but just thought we can share the event together via phone and celebrate with a dinner wine when he gets back....and in August we will go visit!!!! Am I wacky????
Note-The comment was made by a family member that feels my husband and I should be together physically awaiting the birth....in Indiana. Not even in Oregon. My daughter wanted it to just be her and her husband for this wonderful event which I 100% agree with. Some family members don't like him doing this flea market period.....4-5 xs annually. They don't think I should be alone (3-4 days) and I like the time by myself....I can paint, not fix meals, slob. Think they feel they will wear me down. This is my husbands retirement and he loves to do this. The rest of the time he does odd jobs, does a local flea market and is always busy. He is a good fella. We just don't do things like they do. I am too old for this nonsense. I try to respect everyone's feelings/concern but this makes me tired.
4 Answers
- Anonymous8 years ago
Who is the idiot who made the comment? The baby is your daughter's and her husband's responsibility. The child is not your responsibility unless no one else is around. It would be nice if we could all be together for the birth of a new grandchild, but if the timing and financial concerns are there you should not expect to drop everything and "go see the baby"...which is all you would be doing. Once the child and mother have settled into a routine and they can see everyone, that puts a lot less pressure on everyone involved.
- Anonymous8 years ago
No you are not wacky. It is clear from your post you are both anticipating the birth of your grandchild and have plans to visit and celebrate with your daughter and son-in-law. Congratulations. Please take care and remember that you can call the Boys Town National Hotline 24 hours a day at the number below, free of charge to discuss any parenting issue. We are here to help, you are not alone!
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Source(s): www.yourlifeyourvoice.org - 8 years ago
No you are not wacky! What you are is dealing with a situation in a way that works best for you. Tell the family member that you have it under control. Congratulation Grandma!!!
- 8 years ago
No ur not sometimes things happen and we don't get to celebrate the way we want to they should just consider the situation here
