We told the in-laws yesterday about W's pg. Things were quiet for a few seconds, while people said, dead-pan serious, "You're not serious." Finally, it got through to everybody, and there was no shower of snide remarks, no antagonism. F.I.L. even said congratulations to us! M.I.L. had a completely deadpan face and said nothing until a little while after the announcement. I don't believe she mentioned anything about the coming baby for the rest of the evening, but was cordial when we left. Not exactly what W might have hoped for from her mother, but not what I had feared, either.
Called my parents (they live across the country), but only got their answering machine. So, I get to keep ONE of my ulcers for a little while longer . Again, I really couldn't tell you why a grown man is so nervous about telling his parents the news. Maybe I still have a part of me that wants to make Mom and Dad proud, and I know that they have some opinions on the idea of having children this late in life. But, then again, life happens. And that is what makes living so interesting.
The other night W and I ML - the first time in years I could really consider it ML. I have shown her a desire to take care of her, to help make up for the things she can do less of and things she has trouble keeping up with. I also express my gratitude for the many things she does (and she really DOES do a lot). I guess we can probably be considered to be piecing, now. I wonder if I should switch forums. Hard to think of, because I have grown to like you guys so much.
Gotta get back to work. TTFN
Think about it...if you met a potential mate who was nothing but a bundle of needs, would YOU be attracted to them?
. Again, I really couldn't tell you why a grown man is so nervous about telling his parents the news. Maybe I still have a part of me that wants to make Mom and Dad proud, and I know that they have some opinions on the idea of having children this late in life. But, then again, life happens. And that is what makes living so interesting. 
