One comes every year. That Christmas "card" with a new baby's picture. I got one today. No, it is not Jesus. The baby is from a well meaning relative or acquantance that is proud to show off their new addition to their family. The only problem is that someone forgot to tell me they were expected a baby! You see, I am infertile and again those well meaning people think they shouldn't tell me when they or a relative or friend are expecting a baby. People like my husband, my mother-in-law, friends and co-workers feel they shouldn't tell me about a new expectant mother and father. Maybe they are afraid that I will faint or collapse in a crying fit. I don't understand why they think this as I have never cried or fainted in front of these people (with the exception crying in front of husband) before.
It may come as a surprise but I am happy when I hear that someone is expecting. It is a blessing from God, why wouldn't I be happy? Actually, it hurts me more when I hear after the fact. I feel robbed and then I feel bad because I didn't send a card or even an email to the mother. I hate finding out when the baby is born or worst yet almost a year old; as in the current case as I guess this baby's age from this Christmas "card".
Advice: Don't feel bad about telling an infertile woman about another woman's pregnancy.
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