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to expect a reply to a christening invitation

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dragon43 · 05/08/2014 15:55

First time poster so sorry if I get acronyms / etiquette wrong.

DS3 is being christened in 10 days time. Invitations went out a few weeks ago asking for replies by 4 August. As various people hadnt replied, I sent follow up texts this am asking people to let me know in next couple of days. My sister comes back to say sorry too busy as they are moving the following weekend.

AIBU to be really angry with her 1st for not replying (I had given her advance noti e of date 2 months ago and she had said she would check diary and get back to me, but didnt) and 2nd for not making the effort. As context, she is moving across the country but doesnt work so has had months to organise the move - they are moving to another house they own which is already fully furnished so it has all been clear for ages what would need doing. She says they are really busy as grandparents all want time with her DD before they move away, which I think is ironic as nearly all of our extended family are coming to the christening so they would have seen lots of people in one go.

I know I am really emotional about this - she is my only sibling and DH is only child, so she is my kids only aunt. Also the christening is v important to me as my DS1 was stillborn so for DS2 and 3 it has been really important for me to be able to celebrate their safe arrival.

Thanks

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Jackie0 · 05/08/2014 16:01

I'd be hurt too.
It's thoughtless of her.
Did you have a falling out before this happened ?

dragon43 · 05/08/2014 16:06

No we hadnt fallen out. I havent seen her for ages as been busy with new baby but I hadbeen really looking forward to seeing her.

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amyhamster · 05/08/2014 16:09

Honestly it's a shame you didn't ring her & tell her how much her presence would have meant to you

dragon43 · 05/08/2014 16:46

You're right amyhamster, I wish thats what I'd done. I was in a rush as baby got tummy bug and lots of people I needed to chase before starting to order food. But have wasted most of the day in tears so would have been quicker to call her and explain after all.

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