Today, my husband and I broke the news to my 10-year-old son that in about 8 months, he'll have a baby brother or sister. I knew he never wanted a sibling, but I didn't expect him to throw a tantrum, then look at me through teary eyes and scream, "Why can't you keep your fucking legs closed?" FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my husband and I broke the news that I'm pregnant. Our 8-year-old son's reactions so far have been crying inconsolably, trying to punch me in the stomach, and swearing that he won't let me give him a brother or sister. FML
Today, my husband and I sat our 8 year-old son down and gently explained to him that I had a miscarriage and he won't be having a little brother or sister after all. He responded by dancing around the room and celebrating. FML
Today, I told to my son that I'm pregnant. After I'd told him, he looked up and yelled, "Fuck this shit!" and walked out of the room. My son is nine years-old. FML
Today, after my 4 year-old was so excited to be a big sister, hugging my belly every chance she got, counting down the days till the due date, my son was born this morning. She took one look at him and declared, “I don’t like him, leave him here, do we have to keep him?” then started crying. FML
Today, I had to console my bawling 6-year-old son and explain that his sister was lying when she told him that when boys in our family turn 13, they turn into girls. I'm not sure who disappoints me more right now. FML
Today, my husband and I had a huge fight. I have a son from a previous relationship who he loves, but he wants more kids. My son is 9, almost 10, he's so used to being my baby that I can't bring myself to take that from him by having another baby. FML
Today, over a family dinner, my husband and I told everyone that I'm pregnant. My father frowned and said, "Again?", my 9-year-old daughter started crying, and her brother smirked and yelled, "Up the ass, no babies!" FML
Today, my wife changed her mind on us having kids, because her eight year-old son said he liked being an only child. She says that my devastated and angry reaction is incredibly unattractive and immature, and that I need to accept compromise. FML
Today, my three-year-old daughter rushed in, excited about her new baby brother or sister. She was so excited, I didn't have the heart to tell her men can't have babies, and I just have a beer gut. FML
Today, I told my daughter that she's going to be a big sister, because there is a baby growing in my tummy. She's been sobbing because I can't convince her that I didn't eat a baby. FML
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CoGhostRider 31
Well no need for the sex talk anyway
brookenicolee29 27
How does he think he was made?
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D6a7v3 12
I love that kid
Dynosaur_dollie 38
10 years isn't a huge age gap, me and my sister are 11 years a part and my best friend has an 18 year age gap with her sister. Not a huge deal, however that kids attitude about being a big brother needs some serious correction. Like hell I'd ever speak to me l my parents like that, I wouldn't see next week if I did.
balboa_2 24
It does seem like a big age gap. My older brother and I are 6 1/2 years apart
Ashd09 30
My youngest sisters and I have a 15 year age gap... and my youngest brother and I are 13 years apart. 10 years isn't that much
DrGrinch 8
10 years is definitely a huge age gap. He will probably just end up being a babysitter. I'm so glad my brother is 16 months older than me, we played all the time growing up.
Dynosaur_dollie 38
I think this is a matter of perception, those of us who have larger age gaps don't see it as an issue, likely because we're used to it. I'm also 6 years older than my brother and we were really close before he passed. To me I wasn't a babysitter, I was a big sister looking out for my baby brother and helping my mum. My best friend never really watched her sister, by 18 she had her own life and was often out her and her sister aren't really close, however that was the right time for her mum to and partner to have another child.
MidnightDahlia 10
pretty shitty parenting for your kid to even conceive a response like this. You deserved it.
TomeDr 25
Um... Someone needs to tell you that your kid is a BRAT!
leogachi 15
People have. A lot.
effyolife23 9
Nowhere does it say that OP's husband is the 10 year old's father. If he is acting out to his mom and stepdad having a kid it makes more sense to me (being someone who comes from a blended family). Give him some time, he will come around eventually.
beeneatenalive 12
When I was born my sister said "Put it back"
ptellini 7
So… where did he learn to talk like that?
RabbitOfAurora 28
I feel like there's more to this FML other than just a disrespectful child. I have asperger syndrome (a form of autism) and I behaved like that quite a lot until I hit maybe 20? The hormones and all the crap that start up at the age of 10 certainly won't be doing you any favors either OP. Just give him some time to himself to adjust, tell him when he's ready to talk about it he can come to you at any time. Once the idea has settled just talk with him, go over his concerns and reassure him. Try and get him excited to be a big brother and the fact he's becoming a young man himself and that he won't need you and your husband as much over the next few years, but that you two are always there for him when he does. If nothing works, maybe see a child psychologist with him to see if that helps at all. I hope he warms up to the idea soon and ends up being a wonderful and protective big brother OP, good luck.
ileenefudge 29
I've lived with someone who had asburgers syndrome (probably spelled wrong, sorry) and if that is the case, temper tantrums will happen well into the 20's and can be for the smallest things like being told to do a chore a certain way. However this really doesn't sound anything like that. It sounds like a 10 year old brat acting like a brat because he's gonna have a sibling whether he likes it or not. The solution that worked on me (and many others apparently): a good old fashioned ass whooping and privileges taken away, a good talk as to why he's being punished and a good follow through so that kid KNOWS what he said is not ok. If he is a smart kid, he will never say it or anything remotely close to it again, especially to his mom.
writerchic85 26
Kid deserves a smack in the mouth
Drnknmonkey08 12
um, excuse me? I understand not wanting attention taken away BUT seriously? who taught him to say that? lol