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I feel certain family members aren’t happy about my pregnancy.

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StinchyMum1912 · 05/03/2019 16:26

Hello all, this is a bit of a whirlwind of a post but here goes. I recently found out we’re expecting our first child, currently 14 weeks. I decided at 10 weeks to tell close/immediate family, when I did so I got a very sour reaction from my cousin who at the time was 7 months pregnant. I was told by her “your only a child, I hate how kids think they can have kids” ... “ you need to talk it threw with your partner and make a decision whether to terminate or not as it’s not ideal for you” well... as you could imagine this totally got my back up. My self and my partner are both aged 25, he will be 26 in a few weeks time. We have been together for 3 years and are also engaged. For our age we both have great careers with a great income and we also have our own home which we’ve been living in for a whole year now. My cousin is 26 so not much older than me at all and her and her partner aren’t living together, since hearing her reaction I instantly thought how sour and petty can you be. I decided to keep my distance as I do not need that negativity! Since the start of my pregnancy I have had really bad morning sickness I thought it would ease but my gp has confirmed I have hyperemesis gravidarum... the day before her baby shower I was admitted into hospital due to dehydration so I made her aware I was to ill to attend but sent my presents with family members. Again I received petty snappy comments from her saying “those who attend are who the baby needs the most” this really hurt me :( So fast forward we’re now at 14 weeks and my partner and I decided on a time to announce our pregnancy via a cute baby reveal.. the morning of our announcement we found on social media that she had gone into labour early and had her baby... what a gorgeous baby he is absolutely perfect so in love!!! I decided to speak to my partner and explained to him I want to wait a few days I don’t want it to come across as I’m taking the shine away from her and her gorgeous new arrival.. I’ve sent text messages and calls and haven’t received anything back I’ve sent comments on her social media and she is replying to everyone else apart from me. I am now stuck in a situation I don’t know how to handle it’s now been 3 days and my partner and his family are eager to make it public as it’s their first grand child too but I’m worried of her reaction and with the sickness and very demanding job I don’t have the time or the emotions for more comments from her and it’s now also coming from her parents. My partner and his family do not understand my concerns and now it’s causing a atmosphere at home and I don’t know what else to do.

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annburton · 05/03/2019 16:31

just do what's in your heart for you partner and baby petty is just petty enjoy your life screw other people

Knickersononeshead · 05/03/2019 16:31

Announce your pregnancy. Fuck your cousin. Be happy.

AnneLovesGilbert · 05/03/2019 16:31

Congratulations on your pregnancy Smile

She’s nuts. And mean she spiteful. And possibly jealous. Listen to the people who care about you and are excited for you. Stop trying to contact her and leave her to it! Don’t let her piss on your parade.

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Megan2018 · 05/03/2019 16:32

Just ignore her and carry on - she sounds like a complete idiot and it's hardly going to matter if she never talks to you again is it?

annburton · 05/03/2019 16:32

you have your own family avoid all toxic waste x

Farmerswifey12 · 05/03/2019 16:34

Congratulations Smile

Go ahead and announce it, you've been patient and waited long enough. You have every right to be happy about your news too

tattooq · 05/03/2019 16:35

Why do you want your cousins approval? She sounds like a judgemental, hypocritical bitch. Just make your announcement and delete her off social media (and/or your life)

Dowser · 05/03/2019 16:35

What a mean and nasty person.
I had my first at 25 and my husband had our second at 25

I thought you were going to tell us you were 15
No contact . It’s the only way

Couchpotato3 · 05/03/2019 16:35

I think three days is enough. She hasn't bothered to respond to you and she's been frankly pretty poisonous throughout your pregnancy so far. Go ahead with your reveal, enjoy your pregnancy and let her get on with it. Don't give her another thought.

Littleraindrop15 · 05/03/2019 16:40

Urgh she sounds like a twat. You don't need to tread on eggshells for someone who clearly doesn't care about you!! Announce your reveal and enjoy your pregnancy it's not her life but yours!!

DartmoorDoughnut · 05/03/2019 16:43

She’s not your boss, she’s not even your sister. Do what you want and stop trying to please people, might as well get the practise in now before your baby arrives otherwise you’ll make yourself ill.

mummmy2017 · 05/03/2019 16:47

Don't get dragged into thinking your any less important that her
Jealous of your home, your partner, and your happiness.

MulticolourMophead · 05/03/2019 16:58

Your cousin is actually jealous of you.

Clearly she wanted to be the only one having a baby right now. And you and your DP have a stable home life, house, etc, while she's not even living with the father of her baby.

So ignore her pettiness, stop chasing for her approval, and do what feels right for you and your DP. Announce the pregnancy, and enjoy this time with your DP. If she comes back with any spitefulness ignore that, as well.

CoraPirbright · 05/03/2019 17:00

She sounds foul and completely jealous! Telling you that you’re a kid and too young to have a baby when you are only one year younger and in a better position in your relationship, financially etc than she is - how ridiculous!! I am guessing she feels that you have stolen her thunder or some such nonsense.

In your position, I would wait another week or so for your reveal just to ensure that you are 100% in possession of the high ground. The tellher to get to fuck, the spiteful witch.

KnittingSister · 05/03/2019 17:22

Family members don't need to be happy with your pregnancy, you need to be happy with your pregnancy. Congratulations FlowersBear

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