My great uncle died, he gave my mom a lot of money.
My mother was already well off before her inheritance.
She is not married and I am her only child.
It sounds kind of greedy, but I was hoping maybe she would share a little bit with me.
Like $2,000 or so for a future baby.
My wife and I are not hurting for money, but are planning to get pregnant soon with my mother’s only grandbaby.
I was kind of hoping she might buy a crib or give us like $1,000 when our baby is born.
Am I horrible to even think that? I felt guilty wanting anything from her.
2006-08-17 08:46:27 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It's only natural. I'm sure she'll give you some kind of present when the baby is born, most grandparents do.
2006-08-17 08:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by cldb730 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you and your wife actually are expecting a baby... drop a couple of hints that you'd like to start an education fund or that a crib from Grandma would be a very special gift. Unfortunately, the money wasn't left to you so in no way are you entitled to it... Though your Mom may already be thinking about giving you some or setting some aside for her future grandchild.... Don't outright ask though... unless you want to start a family war!
2006-08-17 08:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by annathespian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's that bad, you are a only child so you probably a little spoiled anyway(sorry) If you have a good relationship with her then I'm sure you will get the money sooner or later. I'd wait to you have the baby or at least get pregnant before I'd approach her for the Money for a crib lol
Good Luck
2006-08-17 08:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by momie_2bee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think she should share it with you and you're not horrible for thinking it but you should put it out of your mind. Wouldn't it be nicer for her surprise you later on down the road with a little something then to expect that she should give you some? I'm sure she'll want to do something nice for the baby if and when it comes but you're wife is not even pregnant so why would you think that you should get something for someone that doesn't even exist.
2006-08-17 08:54:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No she should not share with you. She inherited it, did you? NO. You said you are well off, why not let her enjoy. Sounds like the lady has had a hard life, raising such a greedy son. Just joking man, She probably will once you have a baby, she will probably spoil the thing rotten. Maybe first you should get pregnant and the think about it.
2006-08-17 08:55:06 · answer #5 · answered by Daxzakk 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you serious? Oh my gah! You got some coconuts. If your great Uncle wanted you to have any - then he would have left you some. Be happy that your mother is financial stable. With you being the only child and planning parenthood - I am sure that she will help you out but don't expect it. If anything you should ask for her to help you start a college fund for you future child.
2006-08-17 09:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by jessica 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
how is your relationship with your mother?
does your wife treat her well?
she might not want to give you or your wife anything becus of something in the past. i dont know what. but if she hasnt given you many money then maybe something is bothering her.
how long ago did she get his money?
if a lot of time passed and she hasnt given you anything then i think you should talk to her. she is your mother. dont be embarassed. you should go to her and say this:
'mother, im not coming over here to ask for anything. i just want to ask you a simple question. are you upset with us?"
if she asks you why your asking then tell her this:
'only becus you recvd a lot of money and you never even asked if we needed some and you never offered anything to us. and that makes me think that we did something to upset you."
if she says that there is nothing wrong then she is lieing. cus if she never gave you anything then that means she has something against you.
sorry to write soo much. but to get to my point. dont ask for money from her. just ask her if she is upset with you guys. let time go by and see if she gives you something. if not then she is not a good mother. but also remember that you could be on her Will. so be nice to her even if she is rich and your poor.
2006-08-17 09:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by All4Christ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not horrible, you're human. Considering she is your mom, and you and your wife plan to have a baby soon, I'm sure your mom will do tons for you and your wife. She will be so excited to have a grandchild.
Hey, we'd all like a little money every now and then right?
2006-08-17 08:53:24 · answer #8 · answered by ~SSIRREN~ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You aren' t being greedy, however, you're thinking about money before your moms happiness. Who knows what she has planned for that money. If I was youre mom, I would give u plenty of money.
2006-08-17 08:53:19 · answer #9 · answered by jessie2909 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is really her call. No one can say yes she should, or no she should not. Legally there is no reason she should give you anything, but as a mother you would think she would want to help you out, and give to the new grandbaby.
2006-08-17 08:53:10 · answer #10 · answered by B R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋