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What's the best way to get the point across re: no children?

‎10-30-2011 10:41 PM

My husband and I have no plans to hve children, at this point. It's not even a topic up for discussion for the next few years. I don't want children, but I also realize that could change. The problem is: my MIL makes it a point of making comments in person as well as in cards, etc regarding the fact that she expects we will have children. I know that when we visit during the Holdiays, this will be magnified, especially since the other siblings are either having or trying to have children. For those of you that have children that are married or DIL's, how is the nicest, most tactful way to handle this, but still get my point across, without saying "Step off! It's not going to happen!" I'm already sure I'll be the "bad DIL" for not giving her what she wants. I should also add that I do have the best in-laws a girl could want. They are super nice, sweet, caring, etc, but they just really, really want a load of grandkids, although I'm hoping that once the first oneis born, they will back off a little. Thanks in advance for your advice. Smiley Happy
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