Help me with a good comeback to shut up some relatives this Christmas?

[Anonymous]

Wear a beaded necklace. Next time they ask, say, brightly, "Oh, we found a much better use for the embryos!" Finger your necklace, smile winningly, and walk away.

[Anonymous]

Don't get the problem. We did PGD and tried for and got our boy. If someone asks and you don't want to talk about it, just politely say so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The jerk store called. They're running out of you.

Yes! I love jerk store.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"We had the female embryos tested and found out they all have the bitch gene. It's from the paternal side."

LOL. Do this.

[Anonymous]

Just be direct. If SIL asks "sooooo, are you in the process of trying for that baby girl yet?" You respond "No, and listen, please don't ask me about it anymore. I'll let you know when we make a decision about the embryos."

If you must, you can offer a reason ("I'm already stressed out about it enough, and don't want to talk about it until we decide what we're going to do.") BUT I think most people understand that if they're asked to shut up about something, it's because they're being annoying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Husband & I tried for several years before we were able to have 2 boys and husband wants another child but I'm done. Our oldest boy is 2 and youngest is 10months. SILs know that we still have several frozen embryos left and never miss a chance to ask if we'll try for a girl using PGD. I need some witty responses ready when I see them in person in a couple weeks. I don't want to give away too many details other than that I don't want to piss them off, just need to shut them off for good about this topic.

Any suggestions?

I have two boys 2 years apart and people asked the same question until the youngest was 5. My answer was "No, but I wouldn't say no if one was left on my doorstep." or "If we were, we would be trying for the lefthanded redhead I was promised". (DH and I are both lefthanded as were 2 of 4 grandparents, My DH, sister and father were redheads. Both boys are righties and not redheads- although their beards lean red)

In your situation, you could say "We have our hands full at the moment, how about those Seahawks do you think they will repeat?."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"We had the female embryos tested and found out they all have the bitch gene. It's from the paternal side."

LOL. Do this.

I love this!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"We had the female embryos tested and found out they all have the bitch gene. It's from the paternal side."

+1000

[Anonymous]

"If we have news in that regard, we'll tell you, but for now I just feel blessed with the two I have."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"We had the female embryos tested and found out they all have the bitch gene. It's from the paternal side."

LOL. Do this.

I love this!!!!!!!

This is the nuclear option, but definitely keep it in reserve if they keep asking.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, just say "no". That's it. You don't want to open discussion on it and using more words does just that.

SIL: So are you trying for a girl?
You: No
SIL: But don't you want to use PGD to have a girl?
You: No

[Anonymous]

"At the very moment we think this is any of your business . we will advise you. Merry Christmas."

[Anonymous]

If your boys overhear them asking about a girl, you should say you are incredibly happy with your boys and don't feel like you need a daughter to be complete.

[Anonymous]

"Try for a girl." Why don't you ask them if that is the same as picking a puppy?

[Anonymous]

I realize I haven't been clear enough in my responses. I don't want to discuss this issue. It's very private and personal. I know I can talk to you if I ever need to, and I appreciate that, but unless I bring it up please don't ask me or my husband about this again. Thank you for respecting this.