Belle

Hi all ,
I dunno if i'm being over sensitive but my OH's sister has just announced she's pregnant and due a week after me!!!!
I feel like she's stolen my thunder and i feel really gutted and angry about it! I dunno why i'm feeling like this as i know i should be happy 4 them. I think i feel cuz i want a girl so much its kinda a race now to see who gets their girl 1st as we both have boys. I can't snap out of it and my OH is a bit annoyed that i've expressed my anger about the situation. Do u think i'm being silly about this? xx

Sparky0207

I dont think you're being oversensitive at all - Ive just posted a fairly similar thread on the family bit!

My future sister in law has just announced shes pregnant too, 2 months after I announced my special news! I too feel like what should have been a really special time for me and OH has now been somewhat overshadowed by her.

Ive been given some great advice, both on here and by family. I think the best thing to do is try not to let it get to you and enjoy your pregnancy as much as you possibly can - im sure yours and OH's family wont let you feel left out and will give you all the support that you deserve

Ann-Marie

Aw hun.... it's not over sensitive to feel this way.... and I admire you for admitting to feeling this way. It's still your special time, it just means you have to share some of the attention and excitment. I bet in a few weeks, you'll really appreciate that you can share your pregnancy with someone so close.... and just think how close they'll be as cousins

pocahontas35

Oh, I know what that is like. Listen, even though she kinda stole your thunder, you still get to have your own experiences and your own fun. Just think about how great it will be to have someone to share all of your pg stuff with (if you are close enough to do that). If you want something of your own, don't tell her about this site!
bren

Belle

haha very true, i'm not sharing all u lot with her!!

Ann-Marie

bless'ya

Becki77

Hi,
Ive actuallty been in the same situation as you but ive been the person who 'stole the thunder'!
My sister in law announced she was pregnant afew days after i found out i was expecting however i kept quite so she could enjoy all the attention/ her special time. ( im due 2 weeks before her)
I felt awful telling people that i was expecting because i didnt want to take that special time away from her and my brother however i was feeling gutted that i hadnt spoke up before hand!
Its a horrible situation to be in if you are the second person to announce something like this in your family, maybe she knew she was pregnant before you but kept quite to give you some time to enjoy your news.
Dont be too hard on her, you may feel disappointed but think how she feels too! Hormones can be horrid during pregnancy!
Shes probably just as excited/ disappointed as you that she has to share her good news! xx

Mervs Mum

I dont think you're silly.

x

m_t_rose

I dont think your being silly, but she had to tell people sooner or later. It will be nice in the long run because having a cousin close in age to yours will make family get-to-gethers more enjoyable in you LO has someone to play with.

nikky0907

You're not being silly,and it takes a very honest persone to admit this...

You want these nine moths to be yours and when the baby comes for people to be excited and all worked up over it,and you're afraid that they'll be more excited about her,and that she'll have the first girl...

But remember that your baby is just as big news as hers and that it'll be very cool for them celebrating birthdays together and it's gonna be a very big week for your family!And you have someone to talk to even after the baby is born cause you are in almost the same situation(sons and a baby)...