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[quote=Anonymous]I can see both sides here, and I think both women sound pretty self-absorbed.  OP should not trumpet her pregnancy and avoid the all-too-common FTM attitude about pregnancy (i.e., I am the most special person ever, and this is the most magical thing ever, so treat me accordingly).  But the SIL should also be able to muster at least a congratulations.

My best friend struggled with infertility for years.  A mutual friend got pregnant and did not want to tell her about it.  She finally did, and our friend hugged her and said that she was happy for her.  When the pregnant friend admitted that she had been wary of giving the news, the infertile friend said, "Just because I can't get pregnant, doesn't mean the world stops revolving."  That stuck with me.  Both women were very sensitive to each other about both protecting their own feelings, but also supporting each other.  It can be done.

My best friend did finally become pregnant just a few months after that.  When she found out, we all cried - with joy, of course.[/quote]

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