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AIBU?

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To be really annoyed at a last minute change of plans?

16 replies

MummaV · 21/03/2015 11:54

I'm 38 weeks pregnant. In January some friends decided it would be nice for us to all have a day out before the baby is born as this won't be realistic for a while afterwards. They decided amongst themselves that today would be the day we would all go out, to the zoo no less!

I've been struggling the last few weeks with low blood pressure etc so spoke to them on Monday and said that the zoo probably wasn't a good idea due to all the walking so maybe we could do something else. Everyone was happy with this and the plan was for everyone to come to my house and have a girly day in.
A few of them went out last night so I wasn't expecting an early call however they have just messaged me saying they are meeting in town(30 mins walk from my house. I don't drive) and then going to another friends house for the day to watch films if I want to come.
AIBU to be annoyed about this? they all said on monday that they had kept today clear to spend with me and do whatever I wanted to do and now they have hangovers and can't be bothered to even drive 10 mins to my house meaning I have to walk to them or spend the day at home alone whilst they all have a day together.

AIBU or am I just overly hormonal?

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Flipchart · 21/03/2015 11:55

If they are hungover they wouldn't be able to do the drive.

weeblueberry · 21/03/2015 11:56

No that's bloody rude. I'd just tell them 'like I said, walking is going to be tricky so I guess I'll just leave today'.

Sit in your house with copious cups of tea and eat lots of biscuits. Bugger em.

SunbathingCat · 21/03/2015 11:57

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VelvetRuby · 21/03/2015 11:57

Yes you probably are and they are probably being lazy and hungover! Annoying I agree!

VelvetRuby · 21/03/2015 11:58

And of course walking a distance at that stage of pregnancy can be very tricky. I was like a hippo in a boob tube by then but I bet you aren't! Xx

whattodoowiththeleftoverturkey · 21/03/2015 11:59

On the face of it, they sound unreasonable.
However, are you sure thru haven't set up a surprise baby shower for you at the other friends house?

PtolemysNeedle · 21/03/2015 12:00

It's a minor irritation, it doesn't have to be a big deal. There's still going to be a girly day in that they want you to be included in, it just won't be at your house.

VanitasVanitatum · 21/03/2015 12:00

YANBU, that's really mean of them!

WorraLiberty · 21/03/2015 12:01

It's only a minor change to plans though

Either they put themselves out to go to you, or you put yourself out to go to them.

They're probably over the limit to drive anyway.

catsandstuff · 21/03/2015 12:03

YANBU but could you not just get a taxi?

TendonQueen · 21/03/2015 12:04

I'd just text back 'The plan was that you were all coming here, wasn't it?' and see what they do then. It isn't thoughtful of them to change to something you can't do easily.

weeblueberry · 21/03/2015 12:05

Why shouldn't the friends get a taxi? Hmm

MummaV · 21/03/2015 12:09

The one that would be driving wasn't out last night so is the only one not hungover.
We had a baby shower a few weeks ago so its unlikely they have anything planned.

I know I'm being awkward about the situation and should just suck it up and go and enjoy the day regardless. I'm just annoyed that they've made something that should have been simple really difficult for me. A leisurely waddle into town on a Saturday was not what I had envisioned for today! also said friend lives in a shared house so we will all no doubt be confined to her bedroom for the afternoon.

I'm just overly grumpy today due to lack of sleep and not having any bread to make the toast and marmalade I really wanted this morning! (Pregnancy unreasonableness at its best!)

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NoSquirrels · 21/03/2015 12:09

I'm with TendonQueen - text back and suggest them all coming over to your house to watch films.

And if they can't be arsed, then I would a) have the hump, hormones or no and b) stay in on my own. No way I'd drag my 38-wk-pregnant self anywhere to watch other people have a hangover.

Flowers for you, OP.

WorraLiberty · 21/03/2015 12:12

In that case I'd just text back to say the new plan doesn't suit you

Then go and get your bread, put your feet up and spend the day chilling out.

On the plus side, a 'girly day in' really can realistically be had when the baby has arrived - it was just the day out that couldn't.

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 21/03/2015 12:12

I'd be dead humpy over this and refuse to waddle anywhere.

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