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    PennyLainne    January 12, 2013   Alberta

    Hello Bees,

    My grandma is in the hospital and they are not very positive. She passed out at supper last night and they had to revive her. Now they are running tests and trying to figure out what is wrong. My step dad texted me this morning that he is heading down because she got worse over night and she has a DNR. (Do Not Resuscitate)

    Well I was hoping to tell my parents this weekend that we are expecting. I don't know if I should now. Should I wait and see how everything goes with grandma? I just don't know. It kind of put a dampner on it you know. Not that it isn't less exciting or anything I just don't know what to do. I don't want to overwhelm her but at the same time it might put a little sunshine in it too. 

    What do you think I should do?

     
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    SapphireSun    July 9, 2010   Vancouver, BC

    I would still tell your parents, but maybe hold off on a widespread annoucement.  I'm sure even at this time they'd love to know, and some good news could do wonders.

     
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    auggiefrog    August 25, 2012   Wauwatosa, WI

    @SapphireSun:  I second that.  

    See how things are going and if you have a good oportunity to tell them, and just them it couldn't hurt...  as you said it could offer them a little sunshine on a sad day.  

     
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    tksjewelry    June 25, 2011   Omaha

    I think that you should go ahead and share it, especially if you get the chance to tell grandma.  I think that would be the greatest thing that you could share with her in what might be her final hours.  Sorry you are going through this and I will keep you all in our thoughts tonight.

     
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    zomgwut    July 28, 2013  

    Definitely tell your parents and they can tell grandma if you're not able to be there--it will make her happy to know and good feelings are always good for the health.  It will also give your parents something good to focus on instead of being so worried.  I would hold off on a widespread announcement for now and see how grandma does for now.  Also possibly ask your parents for advice.

     
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    PennyLainne    January 12, 2013   Alberta

    She passed away before I had a chance.

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    Aw I am so sorryFrown

     
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    PennyLainne    January 12, 2013   Alberta

    @nycbrde2011:  Thank you. 

    I am sorry for themistake in the title too :S it is driving me crazy. 

     
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    Scottish_lassie       Scotland

    I can totally see why you're torn but if I were you I would tell them, just your parents. My thinking is that there may be a lot of highly emotional times ahead and that can weigh heavily on people and not meaning to sound like I'm being unfair to your grandmother in any way but if you are in your first trimester the stress might be risky (I could be wrong).

    I know that sounds awful, like I'm suggesting you put the baby's need ahead of the family but really I'm just suggesting that your family has all the facts and can act accordingly

     
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    Scottish_lassie       Scotland

    I'm so so sorry, just saw your update. Hope you and our family are okay

     
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    andersonsarah    March 2012  

    I just wanted to send my love and thoughts your way...

     
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    windcriesamy    April 6, 2013   North Carolina

    How sad :( I'm sorry for your loss. As some of the other ladies have said, I would tell your parents if you're able to get a quiet moment alone with them. I'm sure it won't be the way you imagined telling them, but I think that it will ease their sorrow somewhat.

     
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    sweetcrackers    November 3, 2012   St. Louis, MO

    So terribly sorry for your loss. That's just devastating :o( 

     
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    sweetcrackers    November 3, 2012   St. Louis, MO

    So terribly sorry for your loss. That's just devastating :o( 

     
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    sherryberry    March 13, 2014   BC

    I'm so sorry for your loss hun. I think you should tell your parents your happy news to help bring some sunshsine back in during a really hard time. *hugs*

     

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