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Sister can’t conceive and I feel awful?
My sister has not been able to conceive for years. She’s a few years older than me but now my husband and I want to try to have a baby. I’m not sure if I have problems like her but I will feel so guilty for being the younger sister having a baby first. I don’t want to trigger her or upset her because I can’t imagine how hard that must be. How do I go about this without hurting her feelings?
16 Answers
- ?Lv 52 days ago
My sister didn't have a child til age 48. My child is 30 and her child is 3. Pray for her and live your life free
- Anonymous3 days ago
She can still get pregnant but it's harder, my friend gf said she can't conceive and she ended up pregnant and my friend has 2 kids lol. Yeah there still a chance for her to conceive unless she's not fertile.
- Pat BrownLv 64 days ago
You and your husband should proceed with your hopes of having a family together.
If your sister never has a child, does that mean you should also be childless? That makes no sense. Children will bring joy to all your family. Your sister can love being an aunt, whether or not she becomes a mother.
- GitLv 54 days ago
Your sister will always feel kind of sad whenever someone has a child, not just you. Your empathy is good but your reasoning is somewhat illogical.
If your sister comes to know that she is the one holding you back from having a child, it would double her sadness. What’s more, it may affect your marriage if your husband wants a child.
Have your child; your sister can be the child’s aunt. At the very least, she can fuss over a nephew or niece.
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- Anonymous5 days ago
Sure, it's always sad when someone can't conceive, but it's also true we live in a world now where there are several options. They cost money, but if it's the most important thing, couples save and prioritize. It wasn't all that long ago that her only options were stay childless or adopt.
I mention this because you have to find a way to not complicate your life this way! Your husband and you are your own little family now, and if you do get pregnant, this is the most joyous event possible in someone's life. You want to focus on sharing that joy with your husband. If you're super close to your sister, there's no reason you couldn't have a convo with her about all this, but be careful about keeping it balanced. You want to be sensitive, but also recognize you have nothing to feel guilty about. It's easier said than done, but keep reminding yourself that your happy news doesn't impact what she's unhappy about. They are 2 very separate issues.
- GoodLv 65 days ago
They can adopt.
They can try foster kids.
You live your life.
You are not being disrespectful by living your life.
She will be disrespectful if she thinks you should
alter your life and dreams to suit her.
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- ?Lv 75 days ago
You can't put your life on hold because of your sister's difficulties. Maybe talk to her about all the alternatives to natural conception that are now available through fertility treatment.
- Anonymous5 days ago
If the tables were turned and it was you that could not conceive.. would she be worried about her pregancy's affect on your mentally? I dont think so. So.. congratulations for you and yours when it happens. For all other things.. live your life to the fullest. We are never promised a tomorrow.