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[quote=Anonymous]OP I think you are doing all the right things, but maybe a few suggestions.

1) Don't listen to rumors or feed them to friends. (e.g. your comment about her not being able to handle another child could very well get back to her so could the 'she resents me because I have a normal son' comment)
2) Ask her if there is anything you could do to help or get together, etc. It's nice of you to try to anticipate her needs, but it might come off as presumptive or completely clueless to her.
3) There is something going on that you don't know about. Her husband's reaction to you was not normal, it almost seemed like he wanted to protect her from you. Maybe something was said that really offended him or maybe he was having a tough week. Best way to find out is to ask.
4) Give her space, but check in every so often to see if she would like to get together. If she declines but seems interested at someother time to meet up, keep trying. If she expresses no interest in ever meeting up then continue to give her space.[/quote]

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