[PickyNicki]

Having an emotional day... Feeling like I'm kind of alone being happy about the baby. Logically, I know DH probably is as well as the kids. I guess I just want my family to be happy for us, or at least acknowledge my pregnancy... Saw my brother and sisters for the first time since I sent out announcements, and not one of them said "Congrats" or mentioned it at all. I was excited about buying my first baby item- told my mom and she just kind of ignored it... At least my DD was excited with me and wanted to put it together. I realize thia is our fourth AND it wasnt planned, but I'm still excited!

[Mommy2_2.5]

I am happy for you! A baby is so exciting no matter if it's your first or your 10th, etc! Enjoy it and don't worry about everyone else! There are a few in my family who never mention this baby but I could care less. This baby wasn't planned but we are so excited! Celebrate everyday and enjoy growing your little one inside you!

[Lucky Mama]

Oh, sheesh! Every baby is special and deserves congrats and celebration! I don't care if you have had 20 kids! Each one is unique and individual and deserves the same over-the-moon joy in the build up to their arrival!

At the very least, you have oodles of ladies who are ecstatic for you right here! Maybe as it gets a little closer, your family will start to show a little more excitement. In the meantime, don't their lukewarm reactions spoil all your pregnancy fun! Enjoy preparing for baby and planning and working hard to grow a tiny human being!

[MelibearMom]

I am right there with ya. Surprise #4. DH is finally okay with it, but definitely NOT excited yet. So I will be excited with you!! Knowing that you have one more person to add to your family is exciting. What will he/she look like? What will his/her personality be? How will he/she interact with the siblings? ETC. I can't wait!! My DD is 7 and she is just as excited as me! She is my support, lol. (She was my support at 2 1/2 when DS1 got circumcised too!)

[missadie222]

Bringing a new human being into the world is cause for rejoicing, I don't care HOW many kids you've had!!! I can't believe all these nonchalant families. Ugghh. I'm pretty sure my mom put up with it too with her 4th and 5th, I wish people would just be more supportive and not try to pick apart other people's lives with their opinions!

[Jay Chrysalis]

I'm sorry to hear that, it shouldn't matter what # this is. Bringing a baby into the world is beautiful and nothing short of a miracle. I'm happy for you yeah baby #4!!!!!!

[PickyNicki]

Don't get me wrong, my mom IA great- she's one of my best friends. I was just feeling sensitive and needed to feel like someone was on my side... She doesn't get super excited about pregnancy in general, she never liked it, but she is always excited about the babies and is a wonderful grandma.

I'm not extremely close to my siblings. I'm the "surprise" in our family, and quite a bit younger than them. their reactions (or non-reactions) just was another thing that makes me feel like I'm an outsider...

I do have supportive friends and DH's family is pretty good...

[iamkc]

I'm thrilled for you! I, for one, can't wait to meet every single one of our babies. Ours is "just" our 3rd, and very much a surprise, but DH and I were immediately excited. Nervous, sure, but it's a baby! They're fun, beautiful, and there's so much love to share and receive that I find it hard to believe that anyone wouldn't be happy about it once they meet it. Sometimes it's hard for some people to be excited when it doesn't seem as concrete when you're pregnant. But I agree; don't let their attitudes spoil your excitement! Come tell us what you buy, when you feel the baby, etc. We're here specifically for this stuff!

[darkbookworm]

I will be happy for you too! I second the advice to not let them "pee on your parade" so to speak, any baby no matter the number is an amazing miracle, and should be just as exciting.

We are expecting our 3rd baby, who was very much a surprise, and DH family were similar to the poo pooers in your situation. When we announced it to his dad, all he said was "oh, another one? well maybe this one will be a boy..."I just rolled my eyes and ignored it, because we are thrilled, and my family is as well. That was the important part.

*hug* I understand how it feels to have people put down the arrival of a new baby, either in attitude or words, but don't let it get you down, the other ladies on the board and I are thrilled for you

[WENDYLL22]

I feel that way sometimes..almost like, "Oh this is your second..pfft." haha. I am also very happy for you, with you. I completely agree that all pregnancies should be celebrated and put everyone in a happy mood. I hope you keep your optimism

[MammaWannaBe]

sorry your family isn't acting the way you want them to. Not to bring up my own sitch but I have a pregnant SIL who is not happy that I am pregnant and it makes me feel like I can't bring up my pregnancy or anything. What's helped me though is going to people that I know can be excited for me, like girl friends and people like that. It sucks when your family lets you down, but I'm sure once that baby is born, people will change their tune. I also think sometimes people can't get that excited about someone elses pregnancy. Even my DH, he is excited but not the same way I am that I am carrying the baby and all. Anyway I hope it gets better soon but for now share the excitement with us!