from an estranged family member. Though she is my blood mother, she has mental problems and tried to take my daughter from me when she was just a baby. The package was from Macy's Dept Store and the only way I could tell that it was from her, was that she had put her phone number on the order, but no name. It was addressed to my daughter and newborn son. I don't know what to do or think?
-A Concerned Mommy
2007-09-17 12:22:10 · 10 answers · asked by Somebody'sMother 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
She obviously bought them something. What will it hurt to open it up and see what it is? She can't hurt them by sending gifts. I am estranged with my dad's mother but whenever she has sent a gift for me or my kids I accepted it, my theroy is if she wants to spend her money then she can. She knows that I am not going to call her or anything
2007-09-17 12:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by jessimshepp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you uncomfortable about this? If so, send it back to the store and refuse it.
I take it you have had no contact with your mother. If she were making amends she would have contacted you in some way. You say she has a mental problem. Has she been treated for it?
Right now I would error on the side of caution and send it back. All you have to do is tell the store you don't accept anonymous gifts, especially for your children, and if the giver wants to contact you personally to discuss it they can.
Period.
2007-09-17 19:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by JD 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like she's bought them something. Since she has a history of mental illness, she might have decided that this month, she's okay with you and her grandchildren and wants to "celebrate" them.
If you're really concerned about the content of it, so much so that you don't want to open the package, then don't. Send it back.
Obviously, I don't know your mother, you, or your history passed what you just told us, so I can't make an assumption based on the validity and safety of the package she sent. You'll have to just do what you feel is right.
Good luck.
I hope it all turns out okay.
2007-09-17 19:33:43 · answer #3 · answered by Impavidsoul 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF you are not comfortable with opening the package, take it to your nearest post office and explain the situation to them. Then, they will be able to help you with this. If there is something wrong with the package, they will let you know. Good luck.
2007-09-17 19:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by christiansmommy07 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she wants to be inbetween from knowing it is her and not giving too much info it was her , result? you are left to wonder, was it her? that was what her intention was. to confuse you. If you are pretty sure its her , just ring her and double check if it was from her. would you be ok to accept he gift? i think a gift should be made clear who it was from and not be mysterious about it. Very annoying!
2007-09-17 19:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by dot 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would open it without them knowing and if it is okay then re-wrap it and give it to them, otherwise, throw it away!
2007-09-17 19:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by bff_hailey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't comfortable with opening it send it back!
2007-09-17 19:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by Claudia-Elena's Mommy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if its from the store its self its safe, open it maybe she is trying to make amends with you
2007-09-17 19:28:52 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
send it back
2007-09-17 19:31:12 · answer #9 · answered by amy_boo82 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
send it back
2007-09-17 19:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by Carrie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋