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My Sis had a baby

19 replies

Bestcatmum · 09/12/2022 18:11

My 49 year old Dsis finally had a baby she so desperately wanted after almost 30 years of trying. He is so precious.
We live far apart so she sends me loads of pics and everytime I see a new one I start crying because she looks so happy and I'm so happy for her.
I am not an emotional person at all and I look a complete wreck after all this crying. What the heck is wrong with me? AIBU to be so sentimental?

OP posts:
WeAreTheHeroes · 09/12/2022 18:14

That's lovely. I know someone who had their child at 48. I would guess there's the joy of a new baby in the family and knowing how happy your sister is.

Crispyturtle · 09/12/2022 18:17

That’s wonderful OP, I am so pleased for your sister and I’ve never met her, so I can only imagine how you are feeling. Love a happy thread!

MajorCarolDanvers · 09/12/2022 18:23

Congratulations auntie

loislovesstewie · 09/12/2022 18:51

That's really lovely! Carry on crying with joy, you've made me become watery and I don't know you 😂

Aquamarine1029 · 09/12/2022 18:52

It's called joy. Embrace it.

QueenB5 · 09/12/2022 19:00

Delighted for her and you.

BlackeyedSusan · 09/12/2022 19:02

Ahhh, how lovely. Congratulations

Zanatdy · 09/12/2022 19:03

Not at all, how lovely for you all. Dreams can come true

GaslitlikeaVictorianparlour · 09/12/2022 19:03

That's lovely, I'd be crying buckets too, OP.
Congratulations to all of you and happy auntying

PoinsettiaPosturing · 09/12/2022 19:03

You sound lovely, and congratulations to your sister - Christmas miracle Halo

Hooverphobe · 09/12/2022 19:04

Tbh reading this made me cry. Pass the tissues!

Pebbles16 · 09/12/2022 19:05

That's wonderful. I have two friends who had their first babies at 48 (1) and 49 (2), after such a wait, it is so precious. I remember being slightly shocked but jumping about with happiness for them

EmilioSoup · 09/12/2022 19:06

Your reaction is perfectly expected! How lovely for your sister and your family. Don’t worry about being too emotional, just enjoy him!

Wanderingoff · 09/12/2022 19:43

Auntie congrats!

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Bestcatmum · 09/12/2022 19:45

Thank you all. My own son is 40 and just about old enough to be his cousins grandfather. He is overjoyed too.

OP posts:
Shootingstarsparkle · 09/12/2022 19:45

How refreshing to read something lovely for a change! Congratulations! Completely reasonable! Enjoy the piccies!

Coxspurplepippin · 09/12/2022 19:50

What a wonderful thing. You sound so happy for her - she must be on cloud 9.

VladmirsPoutine · 09/12/2022 19:55

I agree with a PP it's lovely to read something so wonderful! Congratulations to her! I can't imagine how much her heart must be overflowing with love!

MichaelFabricantWig · 09/12/2022 19:57

Aw lovely. I’m 49 and can’t imagine having a baby now though so hats off to her! I’m sure she’ll be a great mother x congratulations

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