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Should I be enraged? - epidural

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RoxyLady · 28/02/2013 07:52

Out of the blue my SIL texts me to say she think i should have an epidural so my partner doesnt get stressed while im in labor.
Im quite enraged about it. Am i being over emotional?

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weeblueberry · 28/02/2013 16:26

Have to disagree with DontmindifIdo tbh. It sort of seems like you're yanking your DH about when it's probably nothing to do with him in the first place. If you're both able to be open and honest with one another, why not just tell him about the text and see what he says? Don't think there's any need for any games...

ladymia · 28/02/2013 16:40

I'd personally find that text quite hilarious!

AmandaCooper · 28/02/2013 16:41

@ Flisspaps' suggestion!

lexib · 28/02/2013 18:33

That would make me fume too (though plenty seems to right now tbh) . Would be tempted to think up a short, sweet fo reply that could satisfy whilst not actually being obviously mean

lexib · 28/02/2013 18:34

And fliss - you made me laugh out loud

Mandytm · 28/02/2013 19:31

Lol! What a stupid thing to say. Don't reply, she's bound to just reply with another idiotic message. Rise above it she's clearly not very bright.

But if you did decide to reply - I'd go with the suggestion from Littleturkish

Cheffie100 · 28/02/2013 19:38

I agree- take a ste

Cheffie100 · 28/02/2013 19:40

I agree- take a step back and laugh and don't react. I'd text her to tell her you'll ''bear it in mind' - what an idiot! Keep smiling

Notmyidea · 28/02/2013 20:13

I'd be a bit cross, too, but don't waste your energy on her.

ButteryJam · 28/02/2013 20:29

If I got that text, I'd be onto my DH and ask him what exactly he had been telling his sister ...

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RoxyLady · 28/02/2013 21:59

Dh isnt even really speaking to her anyway so its nothing to do with him. Just her!!! She even turned up at the first birth saying she was my mother trying to get into our room even though i had specficially asked that i did not want anyone at the hospital. She seems to go a bit weird when im pregnant and its starting again.
As for epidural, I did it once without and i dont like the idea of needles in my back so not an option for me :) just my preference.

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missorinoco · 28/02/2013 22:02

It is quite funny, although you are totally entitled to be annoyed. Love the lobotomy suggestion.

It would almost have me wanting to get an epidural then shriek to my DH that he's not allowed to get stressed as I have an epidural.

Granitetopping · 28/02/2013 22:05

Goodness - SIL sounds like she needs help!! It amazes me how pregnant women become public property somehow, with everyone giving you the benefit if their wisdom.

Granitetopping · 28/02/2013 22:06

"of" their wisdom!

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RoxyLady · 28/02/2013 22:07

She would hound me 10 times a day when I was due. I ended up turning my phone off in the end. We arent even telling her the hospital we are going to this time. I felt like i was having her surrogute child.
All those feelings of anxiety are coming back the more i think about it.

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EverythingIsTicketyBoo · 28/02/2013 22:11

Good lord that woman has issues!! I would make it clear to the midwife and put it in your birth plan that no visitors are allowed during labour (in case she does find out your hospital) and ignore! Maybe the week before your due date block her number on your mobile so she can't hound you, you can always tell her after that it was broken/lost.

Good luck with her!

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