DH & I have been together 8 years (married for 4) and have been trying for a family since we married.
Long story short, we found out recently he has issues and I have issues, so it's very, very unlikely we will conceive naturally and assistance is not available in our case.
We didn't tell anyone we were TTC so we get the usual comments from family 'when are you two finally going to settle down' etc. Actually had someone say 'your ovaries aren't getting any younger'. But whatever. Comments had been increasing from both our mum's so we decided to tell them.
I took my DM to lunch last week and told her that I can't give her grandchildren. She was upset for me, but told me life could still be great and fulfilled and we'd all get through this.
My MIL visited yesterday and while DH was walking the dog (he didn't want to be there when I told her) I explained that sadly we won't be able to have children of our own.
She said nothing for a few moments, then told me it took her 3 months to fall pregnant with DH, and 2 months with DC2. Then she started talking about how sweet her kids were as babies.
I have had a knot in my stomach ever since. I can't quite put my finger on why I'm so upset. For context I really like my MIL, I have lots of respect for her and we can happily chat away on the phone to catch up, though I don't see her often.
AIBU and being over-sensitive at her reaction? Should I let it go?