Today, while talking to my sister, I explained to her that the reason I hope I end up having a girl is I want my daughter to love me the way I "used" to love my own mother. I didn't mean to say it in the past tense. My sister told my mom. She's planning my baby shower. 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 sister teased me about being a mistake baby. When I told my mom what my sister said, her response was "I still love you anyway". FML
Today, I got out of the shower and my 3 year old sister comes into the bathroom and says "I want big boobies like yours when I grow up." And from the other room I hear my dad go "Sweetie, you've already got bigger boobs than your sister." FML
Today, my brother had his fiancée over to meet the whole family. We were having a great time with her, and my mother gushed to her that she was like the daughter she never had. I'm her daughter. FML
Today, I told my mom she made me feel unloved my whole life. She called my sister and apologized. FML
Today, I overheard my mother-in-law and sister-in-law over the baby monitor. They were talking about how much better off my daughter would be if I were to die. 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
Today, I explained to my 5 year old daughter that her older sister from my husband's first marriage lives with her mommy, and my daughter lives with us. She exclaimed, "It's not fair! I want two mommies like she has! Can we swap, I like her mommy better than you anyway!" FML
Today, I was on the phone with my little sister as she explained that all these guys like her now that she's so skinny and beautiful. My mom must have overheard me tell my sister that at least I was a cuter child, because my mom laughed and said, "Yeah right, we had to buy you fat kid diapers." FML
Today, I announced my first pregnancy to my family. Not to be outdone, my sister immediately announced that she "might" be getting pregnant soon. My family ended up congratulating her instead, and asked me if I would plan the baby shower. FML
Today, my mother went on a misogynistic tirade about how girls are backstabbing bitches, and nothing but trouble. She continued saying how she wishes my sister and I would make more guy friends, and stop being so damn girly all the time. Umm… has she forgotten who she gave birth to? FML
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ApollosMyth 22
Just explain what you meant to your mom. If she doesn't understand, than that's just sad.
scice03 8
Oh good grief, your sister is a tattle tail. It was an honest mistake, and I'm sure you meant "used to" as in "when you were a child". Just explain it to your mom, and tell your sister to cool it.
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ThePaperDragon 31
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At least you get a well-planned shower? ^_^
Pesticides 19
I doubt op is going to get too great of a celebration after saying that she "used" to love her mother.
bug87 9
#1 didn't say it was well-planned out positively. Just well-planned.
IvyOswin 17
Don't let this ruin your baby shower, talk to your mom and sister bc it's going to be a celebration about you, they shouldn't make this about themselves despite slipped words.
JBirdeye 14
You need to watch your words.
ChaCerCam 14
lol about "her" it's called a "baby" shower for a reason.
ApollosMyth 22
Just explain what you meant to your mom. If she doesn't understand, than that's just sad.
MichaelDeSanta 20
I'm sure the mother would love an explanation, hearing that her daughter used to love her probably made her sad.
thevelociraptor 31
Aaaand that's why there needs to be an explanation from OP so her mom can see she didn't mean in in past tense.
tehdarkness 21
Totally. It's obvious that she was reminiscing about her relationship with her mother at that age. This should turn into a family joke!
rivaraven 35
I'm sure that if you just explain her your mistake, she'll understand. She's your mother. If she doesn't, then well..
Jiplo 18
Also, if you aren't confident with your explanation, I'm sure that the reason people use past tense for these particular things is because they're referring to themselves as children. People who love their parents now may not have as much or at all as children and vice versa, for another situation. Good luck with your explanation and I hope all goes well!
alaen23 23
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Well isn't this the time you say "shit"
scice03 8
Oh good grief, your sister is a tattle tail. It was an honest mistake, and I'm sure you meant "used to" as in "when you were a child". Just explain it to your mom, and tell your sister to cool it.
False_Stupidity 42
That's exactly how I would have taken it. No doubt the sister just took the entire phrase out of context as well to make OP look bad.
CommanderWoof 10
Not even a mistake, see my post below.
mansfield_j 27
Best bet is to explain it to her and hope all goes well.
soapfrog 2
If it was or wasn't a mistake, it's not right for your sister to just go and tell your mother that. Good luck, OP.
kibster9 20
Time to get pregnant
Trinidad727 9
Simple talk should do the trick.... If not shitty gifts coming your way.
annie_nk 23
Sounds like a classic case of pregnancy brain. I'm sure a simple explanation and an apology should smooth things over.