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..to getting all teary and hormonal as SIL's has a baby and the memories have flooded back?

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Monkeytrousers · 19/05/2007 13:09

Me and Dh are going thru an emotionally estranged patch again. His sister gave birth last night and I was really suprised by my reaction. was happy for her, but more empathising, had a few phantom twinges and a massive hormonal rush - all the memories of DS's birth came back - how long and hard, the relief, me and DH being totally besotted, with each other as well as DS - and then I had a bitter sweet twinge at how shitty it's been lately - all these things. Dp says he's just 'relieved' and it doesn't bring back any memories.

Am I just being wet?

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Monkeytrousers · 19/05/2007 13:23

We're going to see her later - I just know I'll cry when I see her, with recognition. DP thinks I'm just jealous. I can't believe it doesn't spark anything in him

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beansprout · 19/05/2007 13:16

I can completely understand this. Having a baby and the rush of love you have for your partner at that time is one of the emotionally intense experiences a lot of us will have. If it's all faded a bit, or just isn't working too well at the moment, the contrast (and your assumption about how they are feeling) will inevitably make you feel a bit sad.

Grass is often greener though. Wouldn't expect dp to have a similar response though, they never do!