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Fertility Guilt Trip?
So there are a few people that I am aware of, some close and others not as close, that are trying to get pregnant or have had issues with miscarrages. It's getting pretty darned close to the time I will be announcing my pregnancy and I feel bad. I know it's this big happy thing that I wanted but I feel bad because I actually got it and they didn't. Now everytime I think of how to tell everybody it seems like I'm being an insestive jerk.
With that said, they are my friends and they are going to be happy for me I'm sure but I know it's only going to make them more sad for themselves.
I don't know what I'm expecting you all to tell me, maybe anyone that is on the other side of this could give me some insight?
3 Answers
- Anonymous7 years ago
I have had trouble getting pregnant. I've had to use fertility drugs and I've suffered with numerous miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy. In spite of that, I am still over-the-moon happy when one of my friends or coworkers get pregnant. It's so exciting because I have an excuse to buy cute baby stuff for them and I get to enjoy their happiness. I know some women get upset about it. But it's just not right to take away a mothers joy just because I have trouble conceiving. If anything I think women with fertility issues should be happy for the new moms. After all, it still maybe us one day. All babies are a gift, even if it's not mine.
- 7 years ago
If they truly are your friends, they will be happy for you, though maybe a bit jealous, but hopefully, they won't express those feelings to you in a negative way.
When someone has gone through infertility or loss finds out that a friend is pregnant, there is a lot of emotion that they will feel and have to deal with. But a friendship, if it is strong, will be tested, but should continue to go on.
