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Infertility

Sister has just given birth

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Littlelot · 01/12/2018 09:43

Just needed to say this somewhere where I wouldn’t spoil the excitement for everyone else. My sister has just had a gorgeous little boy and I am genuinely delighted for her. She’s had a tough pregnancy and I am so relieved that her and the little one are safe and healthy. I’ve been completely supportive, always there for her, congratulated her ... but a bit of me is still devastated that it’s not me. We’ve been diagnosed with unexplained secondary infertility and looking into ivf. I’ve had a good cry, feel like a terrible person because I know my sister hasn’t had it easy. I don’t want to feel like this every time someone I love has a baby but just don’t know how to switch it off.

Anyhow not really looking for any answers as I suspect there are none. I think I just needed to write it down where people would understand and not think I’m awful.

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Blacktoffeecat · 01/12/2018 09:44

Flowers
You sound like a lovely sister

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LokisLover · 01/12/2018 09:44

You’re not awful at all. If anything it’s much better to have a good cry, recognise it sucks for you and get it all out.

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VictoriaBun · 01/12/2018 09:45

Flowers For the new mum
Flowers For the new auntie
Congratulations to you both.

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Starheart · 01/12/2018 09:54

Focus on some self care for you and just allow yourself some time to process your emotions. Congratulations on becoming an Auntie. x

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Littlelot · 01/12/2018 12:11

Thank you - the kind words made me cry again but I starting to feel a bit better.

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