Put it in black and white for them…explain how would they feel that on the day they have their daughter if when they told your family you were to post that you were pregnant again? Or how would they feel if straight after their notice that their daughter arrive you posted a video of your son taking his first steps? How would they feel if you took over their daughter’s special naming day and made it all about your son??? I bet they would be pissed!! There are some occasions when it is RESPECTFUL to not share your special news and if they can’t under that then there is something seriously wrong with them!
Does she have a close family her side? It sounds like she’s going to be a nightmare and continually be in competition with your child and maybe be aware of that going forward. Unfortunately I can see her doing this over and over again.
Sheeeeeesh. I’d be super pissed off too. There’s so many moments for them to share their own news. It’s like she’s just trying to “one up” you every time. I’d definitely be taking some space. And it’s not like you’re not happy for them but like also are they not happy for you/husband and your son’s exciting stuff? Also completely random side note: what if her daughter doesn’t like shopping or getting her nails done? What if she likes trucks and typical “boyish” things?? She gonna love her any less?
Just WWF her next time you’re all in a family gathering.
@Brittany thank you! This is what confused me could she not read the room and know it wasn’t appropriate. I’m seeing them tomorrow and I’m going to use these examples to explain my frustration
@Karen no she doesn’t. Sadly I agree she’s always compares our pregnancies, I think I’ll take a step back when her LO is here as I can’t stand comparing children
@Sharnee she isn’t happy for us whenever we share pictures/videos she never responds to any of them but expects us to constantly gush over her scan picture and bump pictures. Before she knew the gender she kept saying it better be a girl and that she hated the thought that she might be a boy mum 💔
Sounds like your SIL is a total bitch :) I don’t think she will acknowledge that what she did was wrong, but it was very wrong. With people like that it’s best to distance yourself, don’t trust her and try not to care. She obviously is in a competition with you but you don’t have to participate in that competition…
Wow SIL sounds horrible! I bet her behaviour is all because she’s jealous of you. I bet she’s super jealous you had a baby before she did and so she’s determined to ‘win’ at everything else. At least your mum is on your side! I’m so sorry she stole your girl name 😢 That’s so upsetting
Gosh that sounds soooo disrespectful. I'm sorry you have to put up with that 😔