Just found out my sister in law is due three weeks before me...

[silecchia]

So when my husband and I told his parents that we are pregnant they also gave us the exciting news that his brother and his wife are also due just three weeks before me. Both of us were recently married this year and this will be our first for both of us. I am just concerned that there may be hard feelings in her part. I knew that there was feeling that our wedding over shadowed theirs (even though it was almost 6 months before theirs). My husband and I were hoping to tell people sooner versus later but because of this news we almost feel obligated to wait and give them this time to themselves first. Idk maybe I am over thinking it and there will not be problems but I can't help but worry that it may hurt her. Do you ladies have any recommendations on what I should do? We haven't told them yet that we are pregnant. We only have a few weeks left of the first trimester though so we were planning to tell people very soon.

[Nickibee]

I think that that you sound like a very caring person putting her first and being concerned but remember this os your first baby and that should be celebrated!! It is hard..peoole can be touchy, I say that tell the family when you want to and feel ready. Maybe talk to her directly first and tell her how excited you are to be pregnant together...how close the cousins will be etc? You can shop together! How exciting! Maybe then she will put all your fears to rest and you can both have an Awesome pregnancy and be happy :-) At the end of the day though, sadly ,you can never please everyone. WISH you all the best <3

[rasha34]

Great answer, that was exactly what I wanted to say! as I am not an English native speaker, it was difficult to find the right words to say it. Thanx <3

[silecchia]

Thank you all so much for your encouragement. She is a wonderful lady and I am super excited to share this time with her. Hopefully I can report back soon with positive things ☺️

[KHebs]

When we told my husband's family, we found out that his brother and fiancé were also expecting and are due a week before us! I get along really well with my SIL so it was exciting for both of us and for the whole family. It's her second baby (my first) so it's also great to have someone that has been through a pregnancy before and is going through the same changes and symptoms right along with me. You might be surprised, she might be excited to share this journey with someone close to her. And think about how close your baby will be with his/her cousin!!

[Nickibee]

Sorry about my bad spelling..I am awful typing on my phone!

[rasha34]

Hard situation, hopefully someone has been through the same can help. My advice is just be yourself <3.