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Family disclosing your struggles to others

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Dumbledora8 · 21/06/2026 15:14

My sister disclosed my infertility to her in-laws. I have had people I don't know approach me in shops to tell me that they are praying for me. I told my sister that I would appreciate it if she didn't disclose my business and now she is ghosting me.

was I being over sensitive to challenge her about this? I'm not sure how she can make out that I am in the wrong?
thanks

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Nautiesdese · 21/06/2026 15:45

Nasty of her. You are not unreasonable if you ghosted her. I would have a sharp retort to the "pray for you" people- "Who told you that?"

Dumbledora8 · 21/06/2026 15:49

Nautiesdese · 21/06/2026 15:45

Nasty of her. You are not unreasonable if you ghosted her. I would have a sharp retort to the "pray for you" people- "Who told you that?"

it was very very frustrating. 5 years into the journey and I have randomers telling me that they are praying for me :(

my sister has ghosted me.. literally stopped speaking to me because I told her that I'd appreciate it if she didn't tell strangers my business.

Thank you for replying. I've started to overthink it, like I've done so thing wrong, so I really appreciate your reply xx

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Nautiesdese · 21/06/2026 16:12

At least you know not to trust her further. I would keep her at arms length. She knows she did wrong hence the ghosting, rather immature. If you see her inlaws, ask them to keep it to themselves.
I hope it all works out for you. I never thought I would have a child but had my first and only at 42.

Dumbledora8 · 21/06/2026 16:14

Nautiesdese · 21/06/2026 16:12

At least you know not to trust her further. I would keep her at arms length. She knows she did wrong hence the ghosting, rather immature. If you see her inlaws, ask them to keep it to themselves.
I hope it all works out for you. I never thought I would have a child but had my first and only at 42.

That's really lovely. Thank you so much. Glad it worked out for you ❤️❤️

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sirensong · 21/06/2026 20:10

It's confidential medical information, no right to share without consent.

GimmieABreakOr3 · 22/06/2026 14:25

She had no right to share that. I think you need to have a serious chat with her. I’m also curious as to why she felt the need to share this. It’s not her business to be sharing it around!

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