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:
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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
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The OP feels hurt because her in-laws have already been unsupportive during the pregnancy
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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!
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Good suggestion!
Source: OkapiEli
Their vacation during the birth can be a blessing
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This Redditor was also in the same situation
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"Your feelings are valid"
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You can have private time with your parents and newborn
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"Career decisions"
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Their absence can reduce stress
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The in-laws would only visit briefly
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Make thing easier and less stressful!
Source: marla-M
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!