Although we haven't bought anything for the new baby, I have made a list of stuff we need for it (mostly just stocking up on meds we use for Lauren, already). One of the things I keep forgetting to put on the list are baby announcements. I had Lauren's picked out months before she was even born.. all addressed and ready to go (save for the important information and picture). This time, I'm sending out a bit less than I did before.. basically eliminating most people in my dad's family. Now I'm debating whether to send my mom one. Last time I saw her was Easter, and I was obviously pregnant- everyone was talking about it (if not thinking how stupid I am for being pregnant). She did not once utter one word to me about this baby or pregnancy. It was completely overlooked. Of course my mom usually ignores me anyway (something I'm actually rather thankful for).. but still. Why the hell should I bother sending her a picture or notice of a grandchild being born that she can't have the decency to speak of? Her husband went out of his way to tell me how great I looked, but she couldn't be bothered acknowledging me. Funny thing is I know she was internally judging me.. meanwhile, her youngest daughter followed in her own footsteps, getting pregnant at an early age, out of wedlock. Last time, one of her sisters told me I should be the one to tell my mom I was pregnant.. "Make sure you call her. She'd be real hurt if you weren't the one to tell her". LOL Ok..