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[quote=Anonymous]Wow, that sounds so stressful, OP. I would start by letting the family (starting with SIL) know there will be no gift exchanges this year. Then I would let them know in precise terms how critical this is, the prognosis and how she's doing. They might not understand just how dire your situation is. Let them know you need to reserve your energy for caring for the kids and taking care of the house and your job and you don't have any leftover for exchanging gifts this year. You need to be very blunt. Some families step up to the plate and help and some don't (mine wouldn't unless told specifically what is needed and even then it's a crap shoot.) Good luck and I hope your wife heals quicker than expected and that things stabilize for all of you.[/quote]
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