Today, my mom had to go off on my grandmother because I don’t have kids yet and she, "wants great grand babies before she dies." My grandmother was going to gift me a baby outfit for me to get another hint. I’m 25 and can’t conceive because of health issues. I may never have my own kids. She knows. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my mom asked me out of the blue if I was ever going to consider getting married. It wasn't until after the conversation ended that I remembered my siblings are all either single like I am, or incapable of having children. I am my mother's last hope of becoming a grandma, and she reminds me all the time. FML
Today, my mother-in-law insisted we go to a baby clothing store. When I reminded her that I don’t want children, she sat on the floor, crying, kicking and screaming. She then said I was denying her grandchildren because I hate her. Well, I didn’t… FML
Today, I overheard my mother-in-law say to her daughter "I can't wait for you to make me a real grandma." I'm pregnant with their first grandchild. FML
Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiancé and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML
Today, I tried to have a conversation with my mom. As usual, it turned into an hour long gush about how much she loves her grandkids. When I said, “You know you have children as well, right?” She goes, "Yeah but I only had them to have grandchildren for me!” FML
Today, my mom is threatening to disinherit me because I won’t have a baby. I have three siblings who between them have seven kids for her to obsess over, yet she calls at least once a week and always tries to convince me to get pregnant. Fuck off mom. FML
Today, my 97 year-old grandmother told me that if I’m not married and pregnant by the time she goes, I’ll be completely excluded from her will. She went on to say how shameful it is for a woman my age to be single, choosing college over a family. I’m 21 and studying to be an oncologist. FML
Today, my mother-in-law said: "People who don't have kids are children of the devil." I'm infertile, she knows this. FML
Today, my mum asked when she's getting grandkids. I had to tell her that, at 21 years-old, I hadn't even managed to get a boyfriend yet. FML
Today, according to my mom, she didn’t make the selfless decision to have me just for me to grow up and make the completely selfish decision not to marry my long term partner, nor to give her any grandkids. FML
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MandazInTC 33
I'm so sorry for you for having to deal with this. I'm about your age with fertility issues. Some of my family has become more understanding with this. Some I think never will. Thankfully, when you have children is your choice, on your own time, and adoption is an option when it is time.
daddycaitlin 13
I’m sorry you have to deal with this. My sister has fertility issues as well and everyone keeps asking her when she will have kids too. I hate seeing the crushes look in her eye everyone people bring it up. I have offered to carry her children for her.
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MandazInTC 33
I'm so sorry for you for having to deal with this. I'm about your age with fertility issues. Some of my family has become more understanding with this. Some I think never will. Thankfully, when you have children is your choice, on your own time, and adoption is an option when it is time.
daddycaitlin 13
I’m sorry you have to deal with this. My sister has fertility issues as well and everyone keeps asking her when she will have kids too. I hate seeing the crushes look in her eye everyone people bring it up. I have offered to carry her children for her.
Marcella1016 32
That’s so sweet of you, Caitlyn :)
Cody Vertigo Bonthoux 15
are yooou suuuure she isn't senile or have alzheimers
bloopaloop 27
Tell her you’re ****** every guy you meet but it’s just not working!
RichardPencil 32
Adopt some pets. Use that current crazy-person jibber-jabber and call them "fur babies." Your grandma will be able to die happy (and hopefully soon and leaving you a substantial inheritance.)
Wadlaen 24
I'm sorry to hear that! I got a friend with fertility issues, who after two failed pregnancies was told by her mother 'There are a lot of children in the world who does not have parents. The fact that you can't conceive yourself does not mean that you can't have children' and she got two girls from Korea today, and says adopting them is the best thing she has done, so that's a good alternative. But, I wish you the best of luck, both with your grandma and your own family!
Hangryko 32
I'm sorry you're continually going through this with her, OP. Tell your grandmother in no uncertain terms it's not happening, at least not biologically if you do want children. If she still refuses to acknowledge you, that's her problem. In any case, having children is your decision and, outside of your potential partner's, nobody else's business.
princess_stabitty 20
Your grandma's a damn jerk. And really, OP, you do not need that kind of negativity in your life.