I need a good comeback! re:MIL and grandkids

What annakay said, although I think the others are funnier. Another way you could push it off to your hubby, is to say "I know right? Talk to your son about it"! And let HIM deal with it for a change.

"My uterus and its contents on not your business."

Or, to "When are you having a baby?" "9 months after I get pregnant."

I had the same issue, and a few weeks ago I snapped at them and told them I hated children. Meh.

@Sarahdell - yeah, too far.... but you might have hit on the root of this... did she have the hysterectomy young? it was common up through the 90's to do one at the drop of a hat - doctors didn' really give much thought to what it would do to women's bodies, or the emotional impact of not being able to have children. If she was in her 40's when she had the surgery, she may feel cheated out of having more kids, and being a young grandma she might feel would fill a void.

Sorry to go all serious, but... just putting 2+2 together with her other comment about her age.

But back to snark... what about calling her out with "You know, if we were trying to get pregnant, and we're having fertility problems, I wouldn't tell you now, would I? Because you're already making me feel bad enough." Let her wonder if you really are and see if she backs off... If she asks "Are you?" you can say "Again - why would I tell you when you're making such a big deal about it?"

Or What about "Tell you what, I'll agree to start trying to get pregnant when you agree to see a psychiatrist to explain why you're so obsessed with getting me pregnant!"

But I really think there's something deeper going on here, and it' not about you at all - it's about something that's she is missing or wanting and thinks having grandkids will fix. Did her husband pass away? My aunt LIVES for her grandkids - literally - since her husband died some years ago...

Either way, I still think your DH needs to put his foot down, since there will be no baby without him anyway!

My ex-husband's mother did this to me, and when I finally had enough and asked ex-husband to step in, she just got sneakier about it. It became a huge issue with us. But my standard comeback was along the lines of "we'll try to have more sex!" She'd always give me dirty looks. (:

Currently I am experiencing pressure from all sides - my mom, his mom, my step-mom. the difference is this time FH want AND are ready for kids. Try to tune her out, you are smart to be ready in your own way, and you are smart to enjoy time with your DH.

"I can literally feel my ovaries shrinking each time you push the kids issue". Is exactly the kind of thing I have said to pushy relatives (I plan on being child free forever.) Lol. I love all the suggestions.

I would be done. Seriously done.

Reply: Do not ever bring up children with me again. When we have something to tell you we will. You've crossed a line.

If it is around other people so be it. People are askholes, she's trying to be funny and it's not.

I feel your pain! My FMIL is already asking about grandchildren. We're not even married yet! & i'm only 23 years old! I am so far from being ready to have children, and I am so sick of her asking about it. When my FH and I decide to have children is none of her business. We're going on a cruise with them this fall and other members of the family who have babies, so I know I won't hear the end of it then.

Or, cut to the chase. "Hey, MIL-- I find your questions about my family planning very intrusive. Next time you start up, I will leave the room/house." Then do it. With a MIL like this, you can't start too soon setting boundaries.

@Rebecca's comment almost made me pee my pants..

Also I don't think 60 is too old of a grandma.. my parents are in their 60s and just like @Leanne, I'm the first of their kids getting married (and will most likely be the first to have kids)..

But a witty comeback.. so I have to admit I looked these up (I'm witty once in a blue moon).. "As soon as I figure out how"... but that may open up a whole other can of worms.. or "once you learn to mind your own business"... or "Just as soon as I can direct some sperm to my eggs. Trouble is, it just tastes too damn good."

@Rosemary - that is AWESOME

I would tell her to call 1 800 rent a grandkid! Go borrow one from someone! Seriously she needs to stop.

"if you keep asking me, never."

@Rebecca - She only had the hysterectomy about 5 years ago... much later than she would have ever had children. Her youngest is 18. I feel like even if she's uncomfortable with aging, she needs to adopt a filter.

I like the comment including fertility issues. Wouldn't she feel awful if that was the case? What if we HAD been trying to conceive since last October and were unsuccessful. I would be a lot more emotional about her intrusiveness than I am now.

If she's uncomfortable with aging, you'd think she'd be AGAINST you having kids! Grandma = old.

There's nothing wrong with a blunt "none of your fucking business" to answer inappropriate, intrusive questions like these.

"oh, just think, soon we'll be planning baby showers..."

Mom! Are you pregnant???!

"Right now"! and pull DH into the next room. Maybe you'll make her as uncomfortable as she's making you

Lol some of these responses are hilarious! I'm so glad my sister is pregnant right now and giving my mom her 2nd grandkid. She was getting antsy for another and I told her it just wasn't happening. FMIL is also getting another grandkid soon (FSIL is also pregnant) and it will be her 5th so I think I'm good for at least another couple of years on both sides of the family :-P

How immensely awkward and inappropriate. I guess one response could be:

"We plan to have a baby about 9 months after we conceive."

BTW- I keep forgetting you were married so long ago! I've been on here too long. Lol.

"keep asking and you won't be a grandmother until you're 70"