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My aunt and uncle are grandparents to my children

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Hsl1719 · 28/09/2019 00:18

When I was very young my mum passed away and I’m also not close to my dad. So when I found out I was pregnant I asked my aunt and uncle if they would be grandparents.

For a very long time I dreaded the extra loss I was about to feel with not having my mum with me to share this with however my aunt/uncle have been more then amazing to me and my girls and they love them so so much. And I know my mum would have been so happy if she could see or know the love they have for them.

So I’ll get to the question 🤦‍♀️ The thought has come to me that one day the girls may ask me why they aren't my parents. Has anyone got any advice. I would never want them to think that I’ve lied or tricked them. I’m probably overthinking the entire thing!

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Grasspigeons · 28/09/2019 11:44

My aunt and uncle didnt have children and call my choldren 'the grandkids' in conversation. I call them by first name though and the children say 'auntie' they put 'grand-nephew' on cards instead of 'great-nephew' noone seems to find it anything but lovely.
Maybe come up with a granny is short for grand auntie rather than grandmother explanation (not sure what they are called)

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