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AIBU?

to feel so angry with my sister.

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chattychattycitygirl · 29/09/2010 18:26

She and her latest (brand) new DP have announced they?re expecting their first child in February. She has always insisted she doesn?t want children, including only two weeks ago when last I asked her. She must have been at least 3 months pregnant and lying her head off. I feel really angry that she didn?t tell me and has gone behind my back.

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gerontius · 29/09/2010 18:27

YABU. It is entirely her business when she chooses to announce her pregnancy. Maybe she wanted to wait a couple of months so as not to tell people and then have something go wrong. And how is it "going behind your back"? It's not your baby.

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TotalChaos · 29/09/2010 18:28

yabu. I understand that you must feel hurt she didn't tell you, but it's her body, her pregnancy, her business.

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SparkleandShine · 29/09/2010 18:28

what if she didn't know or it was a mistake or whatever....

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TrillianAstra · 29/09/2010 18:28

YABU

'Don't want any' is a good wy of deflecting probing questions when you are not ready to tell peple.

Are you TTC yourself, is that why you are angry?

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juneybean · 29/09/2010 18:29

Why so angry???

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usualsuspect · 29/09/2010 18:29

What she got pregant behind your back Shock never speak to her again,the sneaky cow

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DetectivePotato · 29/09/2010 18:29

YABVU. Nothing to do with you at all. 'Behind your back' Hmm WTF?

Get over yourself and just congratulate her. Sour grapes perhaps?

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katkouta · 29/09/2010 18:29

yabu, why are you angry? should you not be congratulating her regardless of what she said?

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Bloodymary · 29/09/2010 18:29

Sorry, but there is a lot to be said for waiting at least 12/13 weeks before telling people (even sisters).

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prozacfairy · 29/09/2010 18:29

I get your shock if she's always been adamant that she didn't want children, but don't see how she's gone behind your back?

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overmydeadbody · 29/09/2010 18:29

yabvu

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DurhamDurham · 29/09/2010 18:30

She's gone behind your back to get pregnant...the cheek!! Or maybe she just wasn't ready to tell anyone, or hadn't decided what to do. YABU

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rubyslippers · 29/09/2010 18:30

You sound a bit sneery

"she and her latest brand new dp" ....

Is there more to it?

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lal123 · 29/09/2010 18:30

After 2 mcs (which no-one else knew about) I told everyone that I didn't want any more children, that we were happy with just DD. When pregnant with DD2 I didn't tell anyone until quite late into the preg - your sister might have her reasons for not telling you. Don't be angry - be happy for her. Oh and congratulations Auntie chatty!

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BaggyCoconut · 29/09/2010 18:30

Yabu,

How has she gone behind your back? Many couples do not want to tell anyone untill they have had the 12 week scan. She didn't let on, so what, she has done nothing wrong to you.

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SolidGoldBrass · 29/09/2010 18:31

Do you have major fertility issues of your own? If so, your anger is understandable, but so is your sister's behaviour - it's very very difficult to deal with a close relative who has fertility issues when you yourself are PG, particularly if your PG was a surprise.
Try to hold on to the thought that she is not trying to accept you and, whatever the cause of your fertility issues, your sister is not to blame and cannot do anything about them - and she is entitled to enjoy her PG.

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Morloth · 29/09/2010 18:31

OK, just so we are clear on the AIBU board today.

If your sister is pregnant it doesn't mean you are. OK?

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usualsuspect · 29/09/2010 18:31

Is it slag of pregnant sisters day on MN ?

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mumtoabeautifulbabyboy · 29/09/2010 18:31

YABU - two unreasonable sisters in MN posts today!
Many people don't tell anyone before 3 months (I didn't tell anyone at all as I was so sure something would happen and I couldn't be that lucky). I am really private and wouldn't have wanted the sympathy, pity, whatever. It is her and her partner's news to share whenever they want.
Also, if they had told you they may have had to tell others and before you know it...

I can't see why you are so angry (unless you are ttc yourself in which case I am sorry - it is horrible waiting while all around you seem to be pregnant)

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SolidGoldBrass · 29/09/2010 18:31

Arse. Not trying to upset you.

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Squitten · 29/09/2010 18:31

I can understand you being surprised but angry..?! It's up to them when they choose to tell people and frankly none of your business until they do

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mumtoabeautifulbabyboy · 29/09/2010 18:32

x pposts with everyone :)

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LadyintheRadiator · 29/09/2010 18:33

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mumtoabeautifulbabyboy · 29/09/2010 18:34

Ha Ha Morloth

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