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Found out nephew born via Facebook

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Battenburg11 · 14/07/2019 23:46

So I’m a little miffed that my brother posted in Facebook that he and his wife welcomed the safe arrival of their son. But I have not received any text personally telling us she was in labour or given birth before he announced it publicly on Facebook. Am I being over sensitive? We’re not a close knit family but we visit and speak but for me to find out via Facebook I personally think it’s bit off.

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Chilledout11 · 14/07/2019 23:48

That is sad but I think it is the sign of the times. Social media has taken over from human contact. Try not to let it annoy you and enjoy your nephew.

PurpleDaisies · 14/07/2019 23:49

Maybe they just decided that was an easier way to let everyone know?

It’s not normal to get a text when someone is in labour.

Casmama · 14/07/2019 23:49

Aw that's a bit shit. I'm sorry OP. I was always very keen to make sure that the right people heard about the births of my kids before anyone put anything on facebook so I can understand you feeling hurt.

The question is what do you do about it and I think you actually just need to let it go. Assume your db was overexcited and thoughtless and don't mention it to him.

chocolatespiders · 14/07/2019 23:51

I would feel sad about that but as chilled said it is a sign of the times. Don't let it ruin your relationship. I have nephews I have sadly never seen

AnneLovesGilbert · 14/07/2019 23:54

You say you’re not close and it was probably all a blur so they tried to let as many people know at the same time as possible.

Have you sent them a nice message passing on your congratulations since you found out?

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Battenburg11 · 14/07/2019 23:55

Yes I probably let it go. He’s already forgotten or couldn’t be bothered with my youngest last two years of her birthday but somehow remembers my other child. I just feel it’s bad form. My husband immediately personally messaged both our families when our children arrived, followed by work and a within a week, I announced it on Facebook.

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joyfullittlehippo · 14/07/2019 23:56

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quirkycutekitch · 15/07/2019 07:45

I don’t think my DP text his siblings when we had our DS just his Dad to pass the message on - we don’t put the baby on FB

Mum4Fergus · 15/07/2019 08:17

DH and I announced our marriage on FB (we eloped), it was news to everyone except my DS. Way better than a 'text to all' type message in my opinion. Gets the job done and lets you get on with the stuff that matters.

newmomof1 · 15/07/2019 08:23

I kinda think you're being over sensitive. What difference would it make?

My OH just informed the parents when we went were admitted to hospital and when LO arrived.
They let everyone else know and by the time I was stitched up I'd received texts from all my siblings (I have a lot of them!) but I definitely wouldn't have been arsed to contact them all myself.

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