As far as faking drinking this weekend went it was a bit of a shit show.
I'm 100% convinced that my Stepdad knows since I turned down a drink from him but took up DH's offer to 'mix' one instead. When he pointed this out my sister (who knows I'm TTC) pointed out loudly the glass of wine I had but that DH was drinking. It was a bit 'she doth protest to much'. I don't think my Mom noticed but Stepdad might tell her.
At my Dad's place I skipped wine entirely since DH and I weren't sitting together. I had mixed drinks instead (pop), but I don't know if that flew under the radar. There were 25 people in attendance so it probably wasn't noticeable. We have family dinner with them in two weeks for my Dad's birthday and we'll probably just tell them and my Stepmom will say 'I knew it!' because she always does know. They do know we are trying.
At the IL's house I just dumped my wine in the sink a couple of times since I was heavily involved in preparing and cleaning up from dinner. I don't know if they saw me do it. Yikes.
As far as faking drinking this weekend went it was a bit of a shit show.
I'm 100% convinced that my Stepdad knows since I turned down a drink from him but took up DH's offer to 'mix' one instead. When he pointed this out my sister (who knows I'm TTC) pointed out loudly the glass of wine I had but that DH was drinking. It was a bit 'she doth protest to much'. I don't think my Mom noticed but Stepdad might tell her.
At my Dad's place I skipped wine entirely since DH and I weren't sitting together. I had mixed drinks instead (pop), but I don't know if that flew under the radar. There were 25 people in attendance so it probably wasn't noticeable. We have family dinner with them in two weeks for my Dad's birthday and we'll probably just tell them and my Stepmom will say 'I knew it!' because she always does know. They do know we are trying.
At the IL's house I just dumped my wine in the sink a couple of times since I was heavily involved in preparing and cleaning up from dinner. I don't know if they saw me do it. Yikes.
HUGE congrats girl. I haven't been by in awhile, but am so happy to see your news!
As far as faking drinking this weekend went it was a bit of a shit show.
I'm 100% convinced that my Stepdad knows since I turned down a drink from him but took up DH's offer to 'mix' one instead. When he pointed this out my sister (who knows I'm TTC) pointed out loudly the glass of wine I had but that DH was drinking. It was a bit 'she doth protest to much'. I don't think my Mom noticed but Stepdad might tell her.
At my Dad's place I skipped wine entirely since DH and I weren't sitting together. I had mixed drinks instead (pop), but I don't know if that flew under the radar. There were 25 people in attendance so it probably wasn't noticeable. We have family dinner with them in two weeks for my Dad's birthday and we'll probably just tell them and my Stepmom will say 'I knew it!' because she always does know. They do know we are trying.
At the IL's house I just dumped my wine in the sink a couple of times since I was heavily involved in preparing and cleaning up from dinner. I don't know if they saw me do it. Yikes.
HUGE congrats girl. I haven't been by in awhile, but am so happy to see your news!
I should probably update - I had a chemical pregnancy. I'm ok since it was super early and we're still on track. Now the fact that I acted like a crazy all weekend is going to have my parents alarm bells ringing.
Post by pantaloons55 on Oct 16, 2014 12:45:23 GMT -5
Oh April, I'm sorry hon. Glad to hear that you're ok, and still on track. HUGS.
Good luck with people, and you were not a crazy. It sounds like you did the best you could.
Parents... They can be such a pain despite being well meaning. I was watched like a hawk over Thanksgiving too and got an inquiry from the MIL as to why I was so 'glowy'. That stung, because 1) I've put on weight (not that much tho!) and knew that a stupid remark was coming from someone soon and 2) H put us in a holding pattern for a few months, so there is no way. Argh.