Goddamn bloody Facebook announcements & goddamn bloody families

[discodolly]

I'll keep this short and sweet....My nephew was born yesterday, no name or details given just a text from bro saying all well & he'll call. Didn't hear anything this morn so called at lunch, no answer, which is no bother as know how newborns are, so left a message asking name, weight, usual stuff, when ok to visit. Haven't heard a dicky bird all day, just logged onto fb to find an announcement with all the details inc pics. Am I or am I not being unreasonable to be absolutely fuming? And to top it off the babies name is virtually identical to my child? :+(

Why do people hate FB so much? It is a means of communication. How it is used is a matter for the user.

In the case of a birth, you can get all the info out with photos in a quick and convenient way. It was his news to give, he can do it how he likes, and he chose the most convenient way. Good on him.

Stop being a nightmare OP. You are his sister and as such you should be interested in making his life easier at times like this, not bitching about him.

YABU, they are busy with a newborn and it's the quickest way. My only objection to family notices on FB is when it is announcing a bereavement before close family have been told - one person got the call first and before others had been phoned they posted "RIP Grandma" on FB and several other grandchildren saw it before they had been told in person by their parents.

So you're brother has had a joyous new arrival, your nephew has entered the world, but it's all about your and your precious entitled demands?

Goddamn bloody families indeed.

I really don't believe you Naysayers would be perfectly happy to hear exciting family news on FB rather than directly from the family member.

But if so, I think it's sad.

your not you're. Bloody phone

Can see why it might be a niggle if you don't like facebook, but to be fuming? How odd.
Bet you woke the baby up when you phoned too, and left your message.

Nanny0gg, you'd probably not be too chuffed with a text, though.

The exact same name? That is odd.

there will be millions of other kids with the same name. Where is the issue?

it's a baby, it is healthy and all is well. All it will do for a while is eat and fill its nappy, can't see the big deal about how the announcement is made and who visits in what order.

Yabu. He txt to say baby was born and mum and baby were fine, which us the important bit!

Then posted on fb to tell the detsils.

I did pretty much the same thing tbh, only my dd didnt have a name for two weeks and once she did have a name fb was a quick and easy way.to get it 'out there' for everyone.

It is odd to have two cousins with the same name though.

Aren't we forgetting that the OP's brother is a man! Notorious for things like this at the best of times... he's got a brand new baby and the mother of his child to look after. Give him a break. And for the record, my sis demanded pics on FB so she could see her new nephew before rushing to the hospital!

Thanks folks for all your replies (good & bad!). Saw my nephew this avo & he's gorgeous :+)
Took the points I was being a cranky old cow which will serve me right for posting on here whilst under the influence of Christmas spirit! Agree that yes, the most important thing is his safe arrival & my (old fashioned??) opinion re Facebook is not worth getting upset about.
Happy new year to you all, from one very proud auntie x

Aw, that's lovely. Glad to hear you have been enjoying newborn snuggles.

We told our family first, then logged into Facebook to find SIL had announced our news on there for us! That pissed me off.

Ahh happy new year discodolly