AMKA (Ask a MK Anything...)

TeamBaby

Shan & Hike:  Here's how I told my parents: 

Side info first:  My parents didn't have any grandchildren yet, and have been anxious for years.

I have 2 younger brothers- one has been married for 4 years and the other is single with a gf.


We found out I was pregnant the Fri before Mother's Day last year.  H and I had just gotten married the month prior (April 2nd), so obviously no one was expecting it from us.  I had already sent my mom an Edible Arrangements bouquet for Mother's Day earlier that week.  I then decided to send flowers and on the card I wrote "How's this for the greatest Mother's Day present ever- you're going to be a Grandma!  Now you just have to figure out which of your kids this is from." 
So of course she calls my married brother first, and she's crying tears of joy (my mom is not a crier either) saying something about sending flowers.  So my brother is thinking "Shiit, is she upset that I didn't send her flowers?"  He finally was able to convince her that he wasn't the one who sent them, so she gets off the phone and calls me (still crying LOL).  It was the best feeling.  It was seriously the most excited I've ever seen her.    She now has that card framed and hanging on the wall at home.

Zimsgirl

TeamBaby that is absolutely adorable! Made me cry!

When my cousin and his wife were expecting their first child our family was still good with my mom's side (not anymore). My mom's side of the family always spent Christmas at one of my aunt's and uncle's house. We do breakfast then presents. My grandpa got the first one and my cousin turned to him and said "Papa, you're going to be a great grandpa." It was so cute because he and my grandpa were very close because he golfed in college and was very good and my grandpa loved golf too

shan87

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[QUOTE]Shan & Hike:  Here's how I told my parents:  Side info first:  My parents didn't have any grandchildren yet, and have been anxious for years. I have 2 younger brothers- one has been married for 4 years and the other is single with a gf. We found out I was pregnant the Fri before Mother's Day last year.  H and I had just gotten married the month prior (April 2nd), so obviously no one was expecting it from us.  I had already sent my mom an Edible Arrangements bouquet for Mother's Day earlier that week.  I then decided to send flowers and on the card I wrote "How's this for the greatest Mother's Day present ever- you're going to be a Grandma!  Now you just have to figure out which of your kids this is from."  :) So of course she calls my married brother first, and she's crying tears of joy (my mom is not a crier either) saying something about sending flowers.  So my brother is thinking "Shiit, is she upset that I didn't send her flowers?"  He finally was able to convince her that he wasn't the one who sent them, so she gets off the phone and calls me (still crying LOL).  It was the best feeling.  It was seriously the most excited I've ever seen her.  :)  She now has that card framed and hanging on the wall at home.
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AWWW, that made me teary. H wants to prank our parents and say we are pregnant on April Fools. I nipped that in the butt real fast. That would crush his parents and my mom.

Tiddlywinkles

FI's best trait: he's extremely loyal and protective of me. I love that. 

FI's worst trait: he will never, never, never admit to being wrong. Ever. It leads to arguments.

My best trait: I mother people. If someone is sick or upset, I want to take care of them, listen to their problems, and make them feel better.

My worst trait: I have a really bad temper. And I procrastinate.

~~~

Most embarassing moment was definitely when I hiccuped really loudly in the middle of a really solemn church service.

~~~

Next vaca...I have no idea.

TeamBaby

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: AMKA (Ask a MK Anything...) : AWWW, that made me teary. H wants to prank our parents and say we are pregnant on April Fools. I nipped that in the butt real fast. That would crush his parents and my mom.
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Oh no! That would have crushed my parents too!  Good thing you squashed that! ;)

CAB1217

When I get KU, I plan on wearing this


In front of my sister and mom and see how long it takes for them to get it HA HA HA! I can't wait!

crownsuperstar

CAB that is so funny. Where did you find that?

CAB1217

Pinterest, of course! I've also seen another knottie on the SB board with it.

lrh17

H's best trait:  He very thoughtful and takes good care of me   I also really admire his leadership skills and dedication.
H's worst trait:  So damn stubborn.

My best trait:  Very compassionate, and I tend to be very rational in the midst of a crisis.
Worst:  I can be a little anal.

Next vacation:  H and I are spending a weekend in St. Louis the weekend after I graduate since he won't make it to my graduation.  We just got a killer deal on a hotel so I'm excited!

CAB - sending you and DH good vibes with the whole crappy recruiter situation.

And while H and I are nowhere near ready bring a little one into the world, I am already super excited for how I'm going to tell him, and also tell my parents.  So I enjoyed all your stories very much!