I got to reading and thinking

**tammy77** · 12-31-2008, 09:07 PM

About everyones christmas present complaints.Well I got one of my own.This one is about my MIL and the rest of my poor excuse for inlaws.Not ONE person sent my sweet precious little miracle anything for his first christmas.Not even a christmas card.Now I know hes only 5 months old and doesnt know anything but I think they could have sent something.It would have been nice to put it in his baby book so he would know that they cared.Nobody even sent me anything when I was pregnant with him or after I had him.When I brought it up to my husband before my son was born he said times are hard and they probably dont have the money.Are you f'in serious?My MIL has the money to go to bingo practically every night but doesnt have the money to buy her new grandson a pair of socks??Yeah right!!!I just find it hard to believe that nobody cared enough to think about my son.Its sad when complete strangers care more about my son then his son flesh and blood.I wonder if my MIL got my husbands nieces son anything.Her and her son have always been my MILs favorites.I am just so mad I could scream and Im hurt.Im so glad my son has my family who love and care about him.

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**gmyers** · 12-31-2008, 09:26 PM

I don't blame you at all. They should have got him something when he was born and for Christmas especially. That would have definitely hurt my feelings and make me mad too. Whats wrong with people they used to make a big deal out of a babies first Christmas. Even if they're little. I'm sorry they did this to you.

**dangerousfem** · 12-31-2008, 09:48 PM

wow.. that sucks... guess you can honestly see where jerky ex gets it from..

**bguy179** · 12-31-2008, 09:57 PM

lol, my MIL treats all the grandkids the same......... Nobody gets anything. But she seriously can't afford anything so we all understand.

**msmom79** · 12-31-2008, 11:45 PM

oh wow now that is sad-grandbaby's are so precious,i dont understand why they didnt send something-they will regrete it one day!!! i am glad you got support from your family-hugs to you and your little one.

**hotwheelstx** · 12-31-2008, 11:52 PM

We have a nephew that is only 7 months old. This was his first Christmas. I made sure he had gifts under the tree for his Christmas. Baby book, crochet blankets, diapers, teethers.

I do understand where you're coming from. None of his other family members didn't buy him ANYTHING EITHER. Reason he's to young, doesn't know what Christmas is all about. That might be true but he still deserves to get something for the holiday.....as does your son.

Granted I didn't spend a lot of money on the gifts and a couple of items were freebies but no one knew but me.

I think grandma needs to come up with something....even if it comes from the dollar store.

Sorry....that's just really sad.

**Quaker_Parrots** · 01-01-2009, 04:11 AM

You and your husband are separated still, right? He has another child. is it possible that he has told his family that your son isn't his to justify the fact he had this other child with someone else, and to make you look like the villan in the breakup?

Do you think the other child received anything?

**jedmatters** · 01-01-2009, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by Quaker_Parrots

is it possible that he has told his family that your son isn't his to justify the fact he had this other child with someone else, and to make you look like the villan in the breakup?

That could be the main reason right there... or she feels like it is a violation of her relationship with her son to do anything.
Or truly she may have not had enough money, and knowing he would not remember or even care as he is an infant... she thought that it would be the best choice.

Without the other view, it is very hard to understand.

**baragabrat** · 01-01-2009, 07:22 AM

Well, Grandma needs her title ripped from her. She certainly isn't much of a grandma! My new granddaughter is due in April and I have so far sent (just for fun) a nice diaper bag that my dil saw online, a pregnancy mag and I just recently sent a pair of pink socks! Talk about money being tight....it's tight for everyone that I know. But this is my grandchild and perhaps the last grandchild my kids will ever have. Not that the two married ones don't want more...they do!

It doesn't take a whole lot of money to let someone know that you care!

I am so sorry your mil is so unfeeling. In the meantime, truly enjoy your little one in spite of your thoughtless in-laws!

**Mom2-3boys** · 01-01-2009, 08:03 AM

It doesn't matter how old they are my 1st son was born Dec. 21st and Dh's and my family still made sure he had Christmas presents AND Welcome baby presents! You might as well be disappointed now and then not expect anything for the years to come and save yourself any future hurt feelings!

**CLARKS4** · 01-01-2009, 08:10 AM

My little bit was only a month old her first christmas and she still got gifts from everybody. They were practical like diapers, clothes, socks, and Tracy got here a stuffed dog that has a rattle in that says first puppy and she got one that says first christmas.

I'm sorry that you and your son were treated that way.

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