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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you're not going to be able to hide it in person over Thanksgiving, I would tell her now. Tell her very simply and directly what's going on, and then immediately tell her that you know it's scary and upsetting news, but that you need her to be there for you. You'll be taking care of your daughter and yourself, and right now what you both need is for those around you to be positive and supportive. Then I'd give her no more than one reminder between now and Thanksgiving (although it's up to you if you want to give any at all) -- if she starts with the pessimism, "Mom, I know you're anxious and upset, but hashing over the worst-case scenarios is too upsetting and makes this a lot harder for me, and I need you to stop." If she still can't stop, cancel the trip for Thanksgiving. You can't be a good support for your daughter if you're too upset about your mother's reaction.[/quote]

This is what I would do, too.  I can't imagine trying to hide it from her[/quote]

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