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To update you on last year's AIBU?

215 replies

BangBangPipple · 20/12/2017 07:06

I've name changed a lot since then, but this time last year I posted on AIBU about uninviting DBro and SIL for drinks on Christmas day evening.

The jist of it was that DH and I had just found out we could not have children, and DBro and SIL had just found out they were having a baby a couple of months after they had met. SIL was being particularly insensitive about it and said some pretty nasty things that upset me, and I didn't want to spend my Christmas day in tears.

So for those of you who remember, here's the update:
DNiece was born in the summer. She is a beautiful little ray of sunshine and I adore her.
SIL is still not my favourite person but I have put the past behind me and moved on and actually enjoy her company now, and we are building the foundations for a very good and very positive friendship.
DH and I decided to adopt and bring our own baby home in two weeks.

I look back on this time last year and cannot believe how much has changed. I'm about 5 minutes away from being a #feelingblessed wanker Grin

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WhatWot · 20/12/2017 07:38

Wine cheers to your happiness. Fantastic update!

LoniceraJaponica · 20/12/2017 07:41

Aw that's brilliant news.

Have a fab ChristmasFlowers

AgentProvocateur · 20/12/2017 07:42

Lovely update. Congratulations to you all. Flowers

chocolatespiders · 20/12/2017 07:44

Merry Christmas.
How exciting for you!!! Enjoy every minute!

AnnetteCurtains · 20/12/2017 07:45

Wow ! Many congratulations to you both

HolgerDanske · 20/12/2017 07:45

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How lovely! Happy Christmas to you.

Quimby · 20/12/2017 07:50

Thanks for the detailed timeline

Can only hope the Irish system is as well oiled

MilfordFound · 20/12/2017 07:50

Oh my word, what a lovely happy ending! Congratulations!

I have something in my eye....

SoupDragon · 20/12/2017 07:51

Aw.... that is so lovely. I dont even remember your original thread and I feel all emotional all for you :)

NatashaRomanov · 20/12/2017 07:57

Didn't see your original post, but this is a fantastic update Smile
A very happy Christmas to you all.

AmethystMoon · 20/12/2017 07:57

Merry Christmas OP! And very best wishes for 2018...it’s going to be amazing Xmas Grin

AntiHop · 20/12/2017 07:59
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Gramgram · 20/12/2017 08:00

Congratulations and Happy Christmas OP. Enjoy parenthood.

Afreshturkeyplease · 20/12/2017 08:00

How lovely!

I have a 14 month old and he is still my baby!

Yika · 20/12/2017 08:02

What a lovely, lovely post, congratulations to you and your family. Enjoy your little one and his sweet cousin :)

Cakefortea1 · 20/12/2017 08:05

Goodness I am actually crying! So happy for you Flowers

justbinthefeckinbyebyebox · 20/12/2017 08:05

What a truly fabulous Christmas story Xmas SmileHaloFlowers

I do remember you op and always wondered what had happened.

Have a fantastic Christmas and a really special New Year Glitterball
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LazyDailyMailJournos · 20/12/2017 08:05

Lovely update - best of luck to you and your DH as you build your family together Flowers

LittleCandle · 20/12/2017 08:05

How wonderful for you! Congratulations!

Starlight2345 · 20/12/2017 08:07

Congratulations . Best Christmas present every

Starlight2345 · 20/12/2017 08:07

Every = ever

soupforbrains · 20/12/2017 08:09

Congratulations to you both and to your beautiful 'new' baby. I'm so so so so pleased for you. I lurked on your thread last year and it upset me a lot as, my sister had a very difficult time conceiving and I couldn't understand someone being mean. I'm so thrilled for you both, what a wonderful new year you will all have!

I'm not crying you are!

LakieLady · 20/12/2017 08:10

Oh wow, that's fantastic! How lovely - I feel a bit teary. Xmas Smile

namechangedcantthinkofnewone · 20/12/2017 08:11

Congratulations, lovely news for use all.

Only1scoop · 20/12/2017 08:14

I remember

Ah lovely newsThanks