Being pregnant is a mix of happy and tough moments. As a pregnant woman, all the changes can be a lot; she might be more sensitive, tearful, or easily irritated. So she needs support from family members. When she doesn't receive care, she can get hurt and feel a bit lonely. That is what happened to this pregnant woman (OP).
She shared on the r/JUSTNOMIL subreddit that this was when she got pregnant with her first baby. Although she had told her in-laws about her labor, they still booked a vacation at the same time she was going to give birth. Her husband didn't see the issue with the in-laws' timing. And that hurt her a lot. Scroll down to read the entire story!
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Here's the full story:
Source: Advanced_League_6832
OP is 10 weeks pregnant with her first baby, but her in-laws will be on a two-week vacation during the expected birth window
![her in-laws will be on a two-week vacation during the expected birth window](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-2.webp)
The OP feels hurt because her in-laws have already been unsupportive during the pregnancy
![The OP feels hurt because her in-laws have already been unsupportive during the pregnancy](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-3.webp)
Feeling hurt and unsupported, the OP turns to the internet for understanding.
Internet strangers chime in with different perspectives, suggesting that the in-laws' absence might actually be a good thing, allowing for more private bonding time with the newborn.
Enjoy this precious moment!
![Enjoy this precious moment!](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-4.webp)
Good suggestion!
Source: OkapiEli
Their vacation during the birth can be a blessing
![Their vacation during the birth can be a blessing](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-6.webp)
This Redditor was also in the same situation
![This Redditor was also in the same situation](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-7.webp)
"Your feelings are valid"
!["Your feelings are valid"](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-8.webp)
You can have private time with your parents and newborn
![You can have private time with your parents and newborn](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-9.webp)
"Career decisions"
!["Career decisions"](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-10.webp)
Their absence can reduce stress
![Their absence can reduce stress](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-11.webp)
The in-laws would only visit briefly
![The in-laws would only visit briefly](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-12.webp)
Make thing easier and less stressful!
![Make thing easier and less stressful!](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-away-from-mil-13.webp)
When in-laws don't seem to notice or care much about the time the baby is due, it can make things even harder. Not feeling that support can make a pregnant woman feel a bit lonely or like she's facing things on her own.
Pregnancy is a time when kindness and understanding matter a lot, and when in-laws don't show that, it can make the challenges of getting ready for a new family member feel even bigger.
What do you think after reading the story? Share your thoughts and similar experiences in the comments!