Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Well, the in-laws came over tonight. This was their first " visit " since the diagnosis. I've spoken with them on the phone, but not face to face. Just as I expected, FIL was not impressed with the diagnosis. About 5 minutes before they came, UPS brought my order from Kinnikinnick - 3 big boxes with quite a variety. (I wanted to get an assortment to see what we like and don't like.) His " words of wisdom " included things like " Well, you've gotten along this long in your life without any problems, so why do this to yourself now?! " and " We wondered about **(DD)** & **DS** being so thin. " (WHAT?! We are ALL very petite!!!?!??) and went on and on. I decided to take hubby's approach to most conversations and I just turned him off. I've already HAD this conversation! So, again I went into all the garbola that this wonderful " process " can lead to if left untreated. I also reminded them of DD's abdominal pain after eating. Then, MIL says " Do you think some of that was all in her head? " ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Yeah, this 15 yr old girl goes to bed with the heating pad after eating just because she imagines that pain. She just decided to start blocking that image out of her mind when we went gf! Mind over matter, ya' know! How do you deal with GRANDPARENTS like this?! Or, just people like this in general?! Another day, another frustration! Just smile and nod....! Margie R In South Central PA...on the Mason Dixon Line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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