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Slight annoyance

So the ILs informed us yesterday that they booked a 3 week Eastern Carribbean cruise which leaves on October 20th.  Now, don't get me wrong, they annoy me, and I don't want them in the delivery room or anything like that, but wouldn't you think with the birth of your first grandchild, you would want to be around? I mean, if nothing else, wouldn't you think it would be nice to ask your son if he wants you to be present or at least nearby? Unless I'm exactly 2 weeks late or over a week early, they're not gonna be here. Anyway, maybe it's not that weird, but I don't think I'd ever book a 3 week trip if my child was about to have a baby - they're retired too, so it's not like they have to go then. Anyway.... just had to vent a bit!

Re: Slight annoyance

  • You already know that I think they are crazy. lol. But they freak me out! They want to be so involved in things..like holidays and the baby shower, but then they book a cruise for when they know she'll be born. Makes.No.Sense!
  • do you think maybe they did not really know that is when Lucie will be born? I know small stretch but some people are just scatter brained and do not think. If that is not the case then that is sorry on their part.

     

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  • Nah, they knew. They just booked it a couple of weeks ago. I could actually tell his mum felt a bit awkward about it as she didn't want to go into details. I think maybe his dad is the one who doesn't care and maybe there's an inkling of his mum who does want to be around.
  • im sorry but they are crazy i just do not understand not wanting to be there when your first grandchild is born!
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  • There is no way that my IL's would miss the birth of Emmy or Peanut #2 and they are their 10th and 11th grandchildren!

    Your IL's are NUTS!

    Maybe if it was a boy, your FIL would have stuck around... nutsos!

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    Maybe if it was a boy, your FIL would have stuck around... nutsos!

    That's a goooood point. ugh. even more annoying to think that may be true. ick!

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    Maybe if it was a boy, your FIL would have stuck around... nutsos!

    That's a goooood point. ugh. even more annoying to think that may be true. ick!

    ugh that is even more sorry than i thought!

     Caroline want me to come beat some sense into your IL??

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  • I agree that it's strange, but look at the bright side....you're most likely not going to have to deal with them right away when she's first born! 
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    Hmm, maybe they dont realize when you're due?  If they do know, then they are idiots.  Honestly it's really their loss.
  • Doesn't sound that crazy to me cause my ILs did the same thing when Andrew was born.  Except they planned a trip to Japan and Thailand and were gone for over 6 weeks.
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  • they suck! i'm sorry caroline i'd be so annoyed too! ((hugs))
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