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groovydesign
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Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 10:31 AM
I just gave birth to my 1st baby a little over 2 weeks ago. I wanted to get him circumcised my husband did not want to. To me no biggie either way, so we decided not to do it. My mother is now not talking to me because of it, and says I have been brain washed by my husband family. The wrost part about it she lives alone and always calls me back. Well she did not call me back so like 5 days after the birth of my son I had my husband drive to her house, I thought she was hurt or something. Come to find out she said she was just avoiding me because she did not agree with our desion. It not her desion to make and I'm not sure really why she thinks that she has any input in the matter. Its really sad. I'm not sure what to do I saw her today at the flea market and went off. I told her blowing me off really hurt me. She said that I really hurt her. She back off and I walked away. She really has hurt me and she is hurting herself the most but not seeing the baby. I'm not sure what to do we were close and talked everyday and since she blew me off and did not return my phone calls I have not called her. I did not mean to go off on her today but I'm just so hurt that she does not respect a desion that my husband and I made together that she has not business in. What should I do. I want to send her and e-mail and express my feeling but I'm not sure that will help anything.
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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 10:43 AM
I do not have any advice, but {{{{hugs}}}}

An E-mail would probably be good, but no clue what to say either.

Peek is REALLY good at e-mails, maybe she will see this and think of something.

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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 10:58 AM
First off congratulations on your new baby boy.
Secondly, right now you need to focus on taking care of the baby and yourself.
I would email her and tell her your sorry for going off on her today at the flea market, explain that you felt hurt by her blowing you and her new grandson off. Tell her the decision to circumcise your son was yours & your husbands and after reading on it and speaking with the doctor, your husband and you made the decision not to have it done. It was a personal decision and you appreciate any input provided but the ultimate decision was yours to make.
I always listened to my moms advice with my kids with an open mind but didn't always take her advice (sometimes I did, sometimes I didn't). Every mother does things differently and you have to figure out things that work for you. I guess what I am saying is don't always blow her off because you think her advice is old fashioned (some of it will be) but a lot of it will be usable.
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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 10:58 AM
Wow, that's a bad situation with your mom. I don't understand why she's taking it so personally, it's a decision between you and your dh, not her. ?:| Have there been any issues in the past where she's felt like you've had to "pick a side" between her and your dh? Sounds like it's more one of those issues than the circumcision in general.

I would probably e-mail her and apologize for "going off" on her but at the same time I would let her know that while you love her and respect her opinion, decisions involving your new baby need to be between you and your dh. You may solicit her opinion but decisions will be made ultimately by you and your dh. I would tell her you love her and you miss talking to her and you want her to be a part of the baby's life, but that when that happens is up to her. Ask her to call you when she feels like talking to you...doesn't sound there's much else you can do. :(

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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 10:59 AM
Once you email her, maybe ask her to drop by and see you and the baby, atleast put the ball in her court.
She will come around, most grandma's arent going to stay away from a new baby for long.
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Nov 7, 2009 11:07 AM
Her saying that HIS FAMILY has brainwashed you sends up a red flag for me.

How long have you been married? Maybe the circumcision really isn't the underlying issue to her behaving so badly, does she not like your husband or someone in his family?


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Nov 7, 2009 11:09 AM
Congratulations on the new tiny tot! :)

Secondly.. are ya kidding me? Circumcision is NOT a big deal unless it's a religious issue. Snipping of the babyhood is well... a decision that is to be made between you and your husband. It's great your mom wants to be involved and offer advice, but she needs to learn that offered advice isn't always taken advice.

I'd suggest apologizing for blowing up without going over the same stuff again. You have no reason to explain your decision and trying to explain again just opens the door for even more discussion about it. Again, just apologize for blowing up. If she insists on bringing up the issue again, then gently but firmly assure her that you and your husband has weighed and considered all options and that you are very happy with your choice. Leave it at that.

My guess is.......... this really isn't so much about the circumcision. My bet would be on the fact there is an unspoken underlying issue your money has with DH's family since she has spoken to you about them "brain washing" you. If she has a problem, then she'll either come out with it or stew over it. Now is not the time to deal with other people's problems.... but instead enjoy the new baby and this very special time. You'll be shocked how you blink and this time will be over so quick. Take care...

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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 11:10 AM
And really, just ignore her for now. Don't feed this by letting her know again how hurt you are, she already knows it.

You've just had your first baby, while being an amazing and joyous time, it's also stressful, you don't need her stress right now so surround yourself with those who support you.


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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 11:10 AM
Too funny that Kathleen and I thought the same thing...at the same time. HA

Great minds think alike.

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Nov 7, 2009 11:11 AM
underlying issue your money has with

can you tell I was typing and talking? I meant to say your MOTHER .. not money! WTH .. haha

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Nov 7, 2009 11:12 AM
((hugs))

I am sorry that your mother is reacting so extreme. I have had similar situations with my mom, and some pretty explosive conversations, emotionally.

I think that a face to face conversation is important, if possible - can you make a time to go over to her house alone for an hour or so to talk? A good conversation starter might be that you value her opinion and appreciate hearing her 'been there done that' wisdom, then reiterate that you and DH have to make decisions that won't always be her favorite?
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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 11:13 AM
Her saying that HIS FAMILY has brainwashed you sends up a red flag for me.

How long have you been married? Maybe the circumcision really isn't the underlying issue to her behaving so badly, does she not like your husband or someone in his family?


I agree with Kathleen. It sounds odd that she is THAT upset over a choice that was yours and your dh's to make not hers. Right now your concern should be taking care of you and your son. Were you and her on good terms before your ds was born?
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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 11:14 AM
Jeepers I am a slow typer!
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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 11:27 AM
Congrats on your baby!
you just gave your son the greatest gift. I am not going to go into detail here, but he will have the most wonderful certain part of his life because of your decision.
just tell her you had to decide not to do it for your son ;)
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Re: Very Off Topic however Child Related Long

Nov 7, 2009 11:39 AM
You guys are so smart yes there is under lying issues with her and my DH, he always lived with his parents and we still do, I might add that we do not have to but choose to. Also he self employed so work is not always steady so IHO that makes him lazy and the fact that he never lived away from him also makes him a mommys boy.

There are so many issues I feel like a episode of Dr. Phil that never ends. She had a very nasty divorce and my sister does not talk to her for 15 years due in part of the divorce and the inlaws that lived close interfered with there marriage and she children it helped break them apart. She says love is blind. I did make so poor choices in men in the past but I really have a great caring husband that loves me so much and treats me so well. If you saw the way he waded on me hand and foot after the baby was born you would understand.

She was so excited about this baby as she was unable to she my sisters children when they were born, the fact she is acting this baffles the mind.
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