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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

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

OP posts:
Blahblahblahhhhhhh · 20/12/2017 08:15

Amazing. I remember reading your post last year. I couldn't be happier that you will soon be parents you deserve it. Have an amazing Christmas.

scrivette · 20/12/2017 08:17

I remember your post, what a lovely update. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you and your new family all the best Thanks

shoeaddict83 · 20/12/2017 08:21

what a lovely update, i didnt read your original post but what a great thread! Congratulations OP and have a great Christmas!

Papergirl1968 · 20/12/2017 08:23

Lovely update. Congratulations from a fellow adopter.

AngelsWithSilverWings · 20/12/2017 08:25

Another fellow adopter saying congratulations. Have a fab Christmas and I hope all goes well in the New Year. Next year's update will be lovely to read!

MotherCupboard · 20/12/2017 08:29

Great news! 13 months is a fantastic age they're so funny and fascinating in equal measures Smile

emma2468 · 20/12/2017 08:33

Best update ever! So happy for you. Amazing how much things can change in a year. Best wishes xx

Lillylollylandy · 20/12/2017 08:36

Wonderful update. So pleased for you Flowers

Iwanttobe8stoneagain · 20/12/2017 08:37

Brilliant news so excited for you all

Neolara · 20/12/2017 08:41

What a very uplifting OP. Many congratulations on the new member of your family.

Sherbet38 · 20/12/2017 08:41

Such a lovely update, thank you for sharing 😊

HappyGirl86 · 20/12/2017 08:41

I didn't read your original thread but I love this update! What lovely news. So nice to hear a happy story at Christmas time. Congratulations on your new baby boy! Wishing you so much happiness Smile

Wilburissomepig · 20/12/2017 08:42

Massive congratulations!

I'm an adoptee (I was adopted 50 years and 4 months ago last Tuesday, I consider it my real birthday!). If it wasn't for people like you, I dread to think what my life would have been like. As it was, my parents were the most amazing, loving parents anyone could wish for and I miss them every single day.

whiskyowl · 20/12/2017 08:42

Thanks so much for updating us. It's lovely to hear a positive story!

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe2726 · 20/12/2017 08:45

Lovely, lovely update, BangBang and that is going to be one lucky baby! Grin

JustHappy3 · 20/12/2017 08:45

That's really lovely.

tobitcoinornottobitcoin · 20/12/2017 08:45

Wow and happy Christmas!!

TeenTimesTwo · 20/12/2017 08:54

Congratulations Flowers

13 months is definitely a baby in my books. My younger was 2.5 when placed and was still a big baby in a lot of ways.

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 20/12/2017 09:05

YANBU! So pleased for you, I hope it all works out and hope you have a very Merry family Christmas with your new family member! x

Frogletmamma · 20/12/2017 09:11

Sniffle Grin

blinkineckmum · 20/12/2017 09:12

Congratulations!

Wishfulmakeupping · 20/12/2017 09:14

Amazing update op how fantastic 💕

HangryHanderson · 20/12/2017 09:15

Happy Xmas OP warmest wishes and congratulations X

Aeroflotgirl · 20/12/2017 09:16

That is great op, congratulations💐💐💐💐

bretonknickers · 20/12/2017 09:18

Congratulations, wonderful news!