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Witty responses needed inside!
So we haven't yet told anyone about the little bun in the oven, but I know that we are going to get a few stupid questions. And since I am not quick on my feet, I need some responses prepared. I know MIL will be the first to ask us too, so I need at least one nice one. Please help with answers for the following:
Was it planned?
Aren't they a bit close together?
Re: Witty responses needed inside!
Honestly, I'm not sure you should give a response for "Was it planned"- I feel like a cold, silent stare and then an abrupt change of topic would be more appropriate. That's not really a question people should ask.
"Aren't they a bit close together?" You could calculate the amount of days between them and then say "I don't know, 560 days (or whatever) seems like a fair distance to me." Or you could say, "Yes, and I'm hoping they'll remain close during their childhood. I think that kids who are close in age tend to have closer relationships than kids who are further apart." Or, turn the question around and say "You think so? It seems kind of far apart to me... I love that my sibling and I were close together or I wish my sibling and I had been closer in age" and change the subject.
Congrats on your pregnancy- I'm not sure I saw the announcement!
My favorite response to the "was it planned" or "was it a surprise" question (that I didn't actually get to use) was to say "well we've had sex before and this didn't happen so I guess it was a surprise." I would have loved to see the look on DH's great-aunt's face after that one.
I haven't been around much so I think I missed your announcement as well - Congratulations!
1st off - Congratulations!! I must have missed the post too!
These are what * I * would say:
Was it Planned - "Well that's a rude thing to ask" then turn around & walk away.
Aren't they a bit close together? "well DH and I decided that it was the right time and since it's our choice in the end, nope not to close at all" insert big smile here...
Congratulations!!!
I'm still getting the "was is planned" question. In fact the other day a friend said "I didn't even know you were trying" -- oh, sorry, did I forget to add you to the distribution list for my sex life memo updates?
My latest response to the "was it planned" is to say, well yes, we've always planned to have a family, so you could just say "well we've always wanted more than one child". I don't really have any other ideas though, it still catches me off guard when people ask.
But yay baby!!!
I knew I could count on you for a good one.
Was it planned?
Yes, we have sex ALL the time
Aren't they a bit close together?
You're right, your eyes do look funny.