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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I texted my brother the other day asking if they will be in town for Labor Day because I’m planning on hosting a barbecue.

My brother texted back saying they will, but his wife is due around that time. I haven’t seen my SIL in 3 months and has no idea they were pregnant. I congratulated my brother and he just said “thanks!” I asked my brother if I could throw SIL a baby shower and he said no, she’s not into that kind of thing, nor do they have a registry. My brother also said they aren’t planning on having any family see the baby until they’ve been home for a week, which I understand but it also seems a little extreme.

I’m happy for my brother. When I had DS, I had 3 baby showers and my brother and SIL came to see DS while in the hospital. I was hoping I would get to experience the same close-ness with their baby, (my future niece or nephew), but clearly they don’t want any involvement and want to keep things private.

I called my Mom and SHE had no idea they were pregnant either! It just seems odd to be nearly 6 months pregnant and not telling anyone?? This is their first child. [/quote]

Haven't read any other responses yet but I would bet money that your bro and SIL have been dealing with infertility struggles. This is a pretty common mindset.[/quote]

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