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Upsetting situation.

166 replies

Selinasupreme · 18/11/2014 18:47

So me and a relative have fallen out over something and usually when this happens I extend the olive branch even if I feel like ive done nothing wrong but I just can't see how this is acceptable.

My relative is pregnant with her first child conceived via IVF and all is well, we are all over the moon she is 8 months pregnant, I very recently conceived a child after my wedding and was told during an early scan that I have probably had a MMC so the prenancy might not progress.

During this time my relative has fallen out with me and told me I got married (to my partner of 5 years and father of my 16mo ds) to overshadow her pregnancy and that I then conceived a child to overshadow her pregnancy and the "misscarriage thing" is another way to get attention off everyone. I don't really like attention and am a very private person but I expected people close to me to be supportive during a hard time for me or at least if they can't be supportive to be civil.

So it gets worse, the day after I had the scan I got a text off this relative saying another close relative was 12 weeks pregnant, everything was a bit raw but I was happy to hear the news, then she text me saying "I was only joking she isn't pregnant really" and then started sending me texts asking what I had been doing to plan her baby shower and wanted to know about the decor as she didn't want it to clash with her Christmas decorations.

Has anyone else ever experienced anything similar to this? I would really appreciate an outsiders perspective.

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McFox · 18/11/2014 19:09

Get rid of her, what an utter bitch. And tell her why too, I am shocked at her callous and self-centred she has been and she deserves to know that she is completely out of order.

Bellejessleo · 18/11/2014 19:15

I'm so sorry about your mc, what a horrible time for you. you definitely don't need this nasty, jealous cow in your life! She sounds truly hidious, you need to stay well away from her at all costs! And hope when her baby's born it doesn't sleep until it's 2! Shock
Sending you Flowers and Cake

Selinasupreme · 18/11/2014 19:20

It's so overwhelming to see the response this has got and it's helped me gain some perspective. She did have my baby shower at her flat, my parents cooked and she made a Facebook page but it was at her convenience rather than mine, she has made me feel so selfish and truly awful for not doing enough to plan it and it seems to have all blown up now. I made a hamper of lovely products and clothes for the baby and she said that one of the presents I got her way a way of me controlling the decor of her nursery. I did put it down to hormones.

Oh and I was told not to plan the baby shower anymore and that "I'm not capable in my condition" only to be asked the next day why I hadn't done anything to plan it. I wonder if she doesn't understand that words hold weight and hurt people.

Also I'm not 100% sure I've lost the baby yet, signs are pointing to yes but I still have hope and I find out on Friday morning.

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avocadotoast · 18/11/2014 19:22

Oh my god she sounds horrible. Having been through IVF she should know better than to "joke" about pregnancy, especially at such an emotional time for you.

Cut her off and chin up. Hope you are ok Flowers

CaptainAnkles · 18/11/2014 19:25

I'm so sorry you have somebody in your life who takes pleasure in deliberately upsetting you. Knowing you're going through a difficult time and making you feel worse are not the actions of a caring person and I would think very carefully about whether you want such a person around you. Thanks

needtomanup · 18/11/2014 19:31

so sorry about your miscarriage.

What a bitch, there's inconsiderate and then just plain nasty!

addictedtobass · 18/11/2014 19:35

Fingers crossed for you OP. Tell her to fuck off, she sounds even more awful the more you update!

Angelwings11 · 18/11/2014 19:53

This is outrageous. I am so sorry that you have been treated this way, it's nothing short of bullying and control. Having difficulty conceiving, does not justify her nasty comments. EVER! As someone who has had many rounds of IVF, I would never dream of making these comments to a friend/relative or anyone who was pregnant. Also her comment about the MC Shock! Personally, I think she sounds quite narcissistic and I think you now need to take control of the situation. I wouldn't involve myself in this shower, as let's be honest here whatever you do will not be good enough. I would not contact her and keep contact to a minimum....ignore texts, calls. You need to look after yourself, first and foremost. Also, your DH and family should be supporting you and shielding her from you.....her needs do not out way yours!

ScrumpyBetty · 18/11/2014 19:55

Can you block her from your phone and block her from Facebook? Seriously, you are going through so much that you don't need to be dealing with her!
Thinking of youNd wishing you all the best during this difficult time Flowers

YellowTulips · 18/11/2014 20:02

Crikey how self absorbed is it possible to be?

Cut her out - she's poison.

LapsedTwentysomething · 18/11/2014 20:12

Wow. You need to stop giving her any thought and focus in getting yourself through the next few days in the short term.

And please don't put it down to her pregnancy hormones. Pregnancy us not an excuse to treat people like shit, which is what she's doing.

FoxgloveFairy · 18/11/2014 20:15

Tell her you are planning nothing for her baby shower, so not to worry, no decoration clash. Also say that this will be the last time you communicate with her. Vile bitch!

Bumpedbonce · 18/11/2014 20:32

She's a nasty person, cut her out

Liara · 18/11/2014 20:36

My goodness, this is incredible.

Best wishes for Friday, I hope you get good news.

Regardless, you should get her out of your life, if she is like this now she will be insufferable when her pfb is born, you don't need that kind of crap in your and your dc's lives.

husbanddoestheironing · 18/11/2014 20:41

Sounds awful, sorry to hear you are waiting to find out and hope it works out. Maybe just be honest 'sorry I am heartbroken that I may have had a mc, I'm sure after all your experiences you will understand that I am finding it hard to be around pregnant women right now' and then vanish into the background and out of her life?

spiderlight · 18/11/2014 20:43

So sorry. I've been in your position and the waiting is agony, and her behaviour is simply inexcusable. I would have nothing further to do with her.

Hope you get good news on Friday xx

smokinggnu · 18/11/2014 21:47

The only olive branch that needs extending is one to poke the nasty bitch in the eye.

McFox · 18/11/2014 21:52

Good luck for Friday OP.

MyPreciousRing · 18/11/2014 21:56

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WyrdByrd · 18/11/2014 22:01

I am the most conciliatory person going, but frankly she needs that olive branch shoved where the sun don't shine.

Hope you do get good news on Friday Thanks

Selinasupreme · 18/11/2014 22:09

Thank you all so much for helping and even making me laugh, I'll post on here how it goes on Friday and for now I'm just trying to clear my mind of all the shit that's gone on lately.

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Leeds2 · 18/11/2014 22:10

Good Luck for friday, OP.

I would not forgive the relative no matter how much she grovelled, and I would cut her out of my life with immediate effect. You do not need people like that round you.

PerpendicularVincenzo · 18/11/2014 22:18

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OraProNobis · 18/11/2014 22:20

Sorry for your situation and double sorry you have such a poisonous cuntbucket in your life. After reading all the unanimous previous posts are you minded at all to protect your future sanity by going NC with this person? I do hope so.
Good luck for Friday

AlpacaPicnic · 18/11/2014 22:26

Like everyone else has said... I genuinely wouldn't want her in my life. This behaviour is unlikely to stop or change. How much of this are you willing to put up with?

I'm very sorry that you are having a difficult time. I hope for good news for you Flowers

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