Just found out that I am pregnant

United States
February 22, 2007 6:43pm CST
I just found out that I am pregnant again. I am excited and scared. I don't really know what to think. My husband is happy but we are both waiting to tell our parents. His mom was furious the last time that I was pregnant and said a lot of mean things to my husband. We are happy though. We have been married for a while now and have one daughter together. We both had kids when we met and he has always wanted a large family. This will be my last kid that I have because I feel that we have enough kids and that if we don't stop then we will develope and army. Is there a better way to deal with his parents and when is the right time to tell them?
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104 responses
• United States
23 Feb 07
You're adults.. so just write it in a card and hand it to them. They can't change it and they aren't paying for it, so it's really none of their concern to begin with. Maybe your husband should just ignore them and feel blessed that you two have been fortunate enough to have a little army of children.. The in laws can be pains, I know that all too well, but this is supposed to be a good time for you - don't let them ruin your last pregnancy with thier bullcrap.
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• United States
23 Feb 07
I like the support that you have given me and you are right, they aren't paying for it. I think that I will drop them a note. Thanks for the advice.
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@caraj444 (1075)
• Canada
23 Feb 07
i agree, no one should be allowed to infulence you negatively and keep you from enjoying one second of your pregnancy, it sounds like your in a position to provide a loving stable home for the child so nobody should be saying anything negative towards you. Just enjoy your pregnancy and let them be the ones upset if thats how they choose to feel instead of sharing in the joy of a new baby being born into the family
@xXmeganxX (4421)
23 Feb 07
they shoudln't be like that towards you tho after al you are married to there son so your obviosuly there daughter in law, im sure they won't be furious again as you already have one child to him and they know that you's are happily married! just ignore what people say anyway because i would, my family was furious when i told them i was pregnant all because there racists, lol sad yes i know but that's how they are, but it didn't stop me from staying with him, after all it 's up to me as it's my life and my future! hope all goes well for you anyway, also congrats! and take care! :)
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• United States
23 Feb 07
I also think that my race has a lot to do with it. I am part mexican and they don't seem to like mexicans either. I think that it is dumb but I know they don't becasue they are always saying things racist comments to their grandchildren about me. My husband has always been atracted to dark skinned women and his mother and dad are both caucasion. I am also part white but am very dark skinned.
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@xXmeganxX (4421)
23 Feb 07
just be happy and don't worry what they think about you nor anyone else! :)
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@loved1 (5328)
• United States
23 Feb 07
Congratulations! It is so exciting to know there is a sweet little baby on the way. I would not worry too much about what your mother-in-law is going to think. She has her own life to live and should let you live yours. What is really important is that your own family is happy about this news. Best wishes!
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• United States
23 Feb 07
Thank you so much. We are happy and can't wait to add this little addition to our family.
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@cwilson26 (2735)
• United States
23 Feb 07
First of all I want to say a big Congratulations to you!! I am very happy for you! I don't understand why your mother n law was so mad when you got pregnant the last time. Does she not like you? I'm sorry if I am asking too many personal questions but most parents are happy to find out they are about to become grandparents. I can't really give you any good advice as to when the best time to tell them because I don't have any kids myself and I don't really know what to say about that one. I know if or when I ever get pregnant I will tell my parents and mother n law as soon as we find out. I'm sorry I don't have any advice to give but I wanted to say congratulations! :)
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• United States
23 Feb 07
She never has really liked me and from my understanding she never liked anyone that her son or daughter has been with.
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@AnnaB87 (761)
• United States
23 Feb 07
It is really none of your parents business at all when you are married whether you have one or ten babies or even more. Although some parents think that it is there business, you can either wait until you are showing, and it is obvious or you can tell them now, But if they are not going to be happy for you then I would just wait, and it they said anything, you can always quote from the Bible Psalms 127 where it says children are an heritage from God and a blessing (this is not exact quote) That is what I do, because no where in the Bible do you find that you are supposed to think of children as anything other than a blessing and an inheritance from God. I am a Christian and believe that we should be fruitful and that all children are blessings, not always obedient and pleasant but a blessing all the same, and every child has value whether we can see it easily or not. I personally do not believe in birthcontrol at all. For many reasons, the birth control pills can cause abortions before you even know your pregnant and you may just pass it off as a bad period, also they can cause other problems such as hormonal problems the longer you take them. We choose to allow God to decide how many kids we will have I do not believe God will ever put more on someone than they can handle, And congradulations on your newest blessing, I love babies, and I hope to be able to have more one day,
• United States
23 Feb 07
Thank you for the spiritual scripture. It reminded me of my grandmother, who would always quote a scripture in the Bible. I like your idea about waiting and I am pretty sure that this is what we are going to do. They have already missed out on most of their grand daughters life because they don't ever want to be around me. They are strange in a way that they will sometimes go out of their way to be nice to us and then other times they seem to go out of their way again to be mean. I wish that our relationship with them would change.
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• Canada
23 Feb 07
Honestly, I don't think there's a right or wrong time to tell them about the pregnancy. Why was his mom so angry last time? Is it not up to you and your husband to decide how many children you have? What say does she have in this? I would just tell them whenever you feel the timing is right. If she explodes again, let her. It's her problem not yours. You and your husband are the only ones who have the right to decide how many children you have together. Don't let her try and ruin your happiness. Good Luck and Congratulations.
• United States
23 Feb 07
I know that it is none of her buisiness but it still hurts when someone that you espect to be there for you is treating you like dirt.
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
23 Feb 07
well, i don't think it is your in-laws business that you got pregnant... your husband's mum has no right at all to get angry because of your pregnancy or interfere into it... it is your family and you are the one who go through it with your husband... she does not even spend a penny of her money for your pregnancy, does she??? so, why should you care so much??? a child is a blessing from God and just enjoy it... tell her directly that you are pregnant and the rest is up to her how she wants to take the news... remember, it is your family and not hers... she has her own family to care about... good luck with your pregnancy and have fun...
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• United States
23 Feb 07
I have tried to think of a million ways to tell her and the only thing that I can come up with is to just not worry about it.I don't even know why she is so mean to us. I wish that she liked me. I have no problem with her but I do not like it when she is acting this way. thanks for everything.
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@sunita64 (6469)
• India
23 Feb 07
Congratulations for being pregnant, If you love kids and can afford to raise them then why bother about those who are not happy about it.
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• United States
23 Feb 07
No doubt, it's a good thing that my husband has a good job.lol.
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@Idlewild (6090)
• United States
23 Feb 07
I can't understand why a mother in law would be furious, most of them are happy to have more grandchildren. But in laws can be quite challenging at times, from what I've heard... Congratulations, though! Undoubtedly this will give you more topics to write about on AC, an added benefit! Best wishes!
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• United States
23 Feb 07
Thank you. My older children's grandmother was like this also. I think that I just have bad luck with them.
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• Philippines
23 Feb 07
If you believe that making the revelation to your parents will be that scary, then don't do it at all. They will notice that you have become pregnant again as your tummy gets larger, anyway. Then they will have nothing more to say. They can look, they can stare for all you care.
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• United States
23 Feb 07
This is what my husband just got through telling me about it. He said that we shouldn't have to tell anyone or offer them and explanation.
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@Alphasee (389)
• United States
23 Feb 07
At least you're happy. New life is a good thing, and that's very nice that you appreciate it. There's no reason not to. Even if your parents are displeased, what matter will it be? You'll have each other, you'll be happy.
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• United States
24 Feb 07
You guys have been so kind to me with all of the advice. I appreciate each one of you. thank you so mcuh.
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@jean_rose (415)
• Philippines
16 Mar 07
You're married, right? So why does your mother-in- law have to be bitter about your having kids together? It's the most natural thing to happen between married couples and if you can support your children in every way, why should it even matter to them? But in the Philippines, things like these are common... I mean the in laws meddling into the decisions of married couples. They claim to simply be of help but in the process, they didn't know that their meddling created more problems.
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• United States
19 Mar 07
You are right. This is realy a sad thing to say but, every time that we have been into an arguement, it was over something that his mother had told him. I don't think that she knows how to live without drama in her life.
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@MsJessi (423)
• United States
16 Mar 07
You know what?? CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you and your husband are happy about it...then whole the heck cares what his mom thinks!! She's not the one having the baby! (that is so weird to me...most grandma's are excited to have grand-babies) So forget her...Enjoy these moments...especially if you both plan for this to be your last!
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• United States
19 Mar 07
I thought that this was odd also. My mother has always been thrilled and she has always told me that if you are going to have children, then you might as well do it and get it over with so that you can have the rest of your life to do what ever you want.
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@stacy624 (2776)
• Canada
16 Mar 07
Cograts on the great News....Dont let anyone make you feel anything! You have your baby and Love it till No end! you will do Great for you are already a Pro! Good Luck Stacy
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• United States
16 Mar 07
I love your words of wisdom. I am trying to get pass this bump in the road but it seems easier said than done. Thank you for your concern.
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@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
23 Feb 07
I just wouldn't tell them. Really, this should be a happy time for you, and if they don't want to join in on the happiness, it's their loss.
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@leese29 (340)
• United States
23 Feb 07
I agree, you are adults and already have a child. This should be a happy time.
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@tamanash (950)
• India
23 Feb 07
first of all i want to congratulate you.its not clear to me that why your mother in law is unhappy about this.i think she should be happy.you are adult and no way anyone can interfare in your life.its your decision and she should respect this decision.i think there is no point to wait for appropriate time because if you tell her late she will be more angry as she may think you cheated her.so i think you should tell her within few days.
• United States
23 Feb 07
I woke up and posted on the comments left on here and it will now better explain my situation. Sorry about that I should have put more detail into it.
• United States
23 Feb 07
you know i really dont know cause i am in the same boat (almost). my mother in law did not like the fact i was pregnant with her grandson, which really hurt. the only thing she did to help us out was give my husband $50. a baby costs way more than that. we could get 2 packages of diapers and a box of wipes for that! me and my husband are trying to have another, and if she dont like it then oh well her lose!
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• United States
23 Feb 07
I noticed in that there are a lot of people who are having to deal with this. This is my second time around this touchy situation. My ex who is the father too my two oldest kids' mom was also like this. Actually she was worst in more ways than one. I know I shouldn't say anything mean about someone but have you heard of the new Jim Carrey move 23, well, that's her number.
@chaime (1152)
• Philippines
23 Feb 07
Wow! Congratulations... If you are both happy then, to heck with everybody else, You are a married couple, and you like children. If I were you, I won't tell them, if you know your in-law is gonna react the same way she did before then don't tell her. If time comes that she opens up to you or your husband, then tell her, yes, we are. I don't know what kind of relationship you have with your mom-in-law but if she cannot understand that a baby is part of having a relationship with your husband and whether she likes it or not, you are a couple and you will have kids. If she can't accept it, then don't share your joy with her. A baby is a treasure and a joy, it should be a source of joy, excitement and happiness, not of pain or fear. Surround yourselves with people who are there for you and are happy for you and would support you all throughout. If she feels left out, then tell her that you didn't want to bother her with your details since it seems that she doesn't want to be happy for you, you didn't find it necessary to tell her about it. or something to that effect. She might get offended yes, but it will somehow teach her a lesson of some sorts. Well that's just a thought
• United States
23 Feb 07
My mother in laws relationship with me tends to sway alot. One minute she is inviting me over for dinner and the next she is telling everyone what a horrible person that I am.
• Romania
23 Feb 07
If you guys want to have another kid that is your business and not hers! You can have as many kids as you want and she shouldn't have any say in it. It would be different if you were young and unmarried, she might have a right to share her opinion but as far as the way things are now.. you can do whatever you want. Just tell her bluntly, be excited when you tell her and if she's not happy for you, screw her!!
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• United States
16 Mar 07
Screw her! I like this idea. not because I am a mean person but because it is how I feel about this sittuation. Thanks for your advice.
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• United States
23 Feb 07
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• United States
22 Mar 07
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