Telling family about baby

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So....my DH and I made the decision to move to London at the end of last year. We left our long term jobs, sold the house, car etc and made the plunge to follow our dream of living in one of the most incredible cities in the world!
However, with this, came the disowning of our families....!! Yup, both my ILs and my immediate family want NOTHING to do with either of us as we have "left them behind". Baring in mind we only live 6hours away!!
We haven't spoken to any of our family since December, although we have both tried making contact, only to have no or a rude response!
They don't know I'm pregnant with our 1st...due in Nov... do we tell them?!
How would you ladies deal with this stressful nightmare? xxx

I would tell them, but expect nothing from them. I'd only tell them because I'd be the bigger person, how do you think they will react? Will you be hurt if they still want nothing to do with you?

Similar situation with my family. I told them and sent them a scan picture, leaving the ball in their court. I really expected they would wan to be involved, but no, sadly they didn't.

Part of me is annoyed with myself for contacting them only to be rejected again. However, I had to do the best thing for my child, not for me, and the child deserves the chance to have grandparents. At least this way I can walk away knowing I tried, and when my child asks when they are older I can honestly explain that I tried. There really is nothing more I can do, I can't force them to be in his life.

I have no idea what their reaction would be!
My husband is adamant that when they know they will immediately want back in or lives, but he's completely done with it and doesn't want the baby to grow up with the possibility of being "dropped like a hat" as they have done to us.
I however think they'll use it as a way to try and get us to move back and fear it'll only cause more arguments again! 🙈🙈

Fatfingeredfran
So sorry to hear you're in the same situation!! Wouldn't wish it upon anyone! You've definitely done the right thing though...maybe I'll follow suit and do the same with the scan picture (lovely idea)
xx