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Too much drama to handle rant long post

CountryBride, on October 11, 2020 at 1:31 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 12

I revealed to my family yesterday that I am pregnant and expecting number 9 in April. I am experiencing complications during this pregnancy to where there is a good chance I will miss carry, back story my sister cousions and I have been close since birth, I have 8 kids my oldest daughter was a victim of shaken baby syndrome by the hands of her bio dad. The regret I have is real and deep. I had moved on with my kids and have met an amazing man my fiancé who has took on the father role to my kids and is her dad, So two of my bridesmaids who are my cousins wrote to me " are you kidding me there are 2 people who would die to have a baby and you cant quit having them" my cousin can't have kids and my sister has to go through ivf treatments and are struggling to get pregnant, My heart breaks for her. My sister was happy for me and wishes me a long happy pregnancy with a healthy baby, So My cousin calls me on the phone which is rare I am more of a text person., this is where things take a turn for the worse, She is bi polar and has a lot of mental issues I forgive her what she said but at the same time I feel like I should hold her accountable. So she was in one of her episodes and told me that she thinks that I shook my daughter, that I deserve to have my baby be a still born and all the complications with this pregnancy, and it's my fault that my daughter has cerebral palsy. That she doesn't want to me a bridesmaid and she is looking forward to sabotaging my wedding., oh and because my fiancé must be mentally disabled to want to love me and my kids. I haven't asked my bridal party yet I was thinking of just having my kids, my sister and my 2 best friends in the bridal party. is that okay or do I have to include family?

sorry for the long post

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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    Yikes, bi-polar doesn't really excuse what she said. You can have anyone you want in your bridal party. There is definitely no rule that says a cousin must be in a bridal party. In fact, I think it's less common for cousins to be in it. I would not ask her after what she said. If anything, her hypomanic episode eliminated her filter and she said what she truly thinks.
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  • Belle
    VIP August 1997
    Belle ·
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    I am very sorry. Some people doesn’t have a filter, limit, and feelings towards others. You might want to avoid toxic people, or cut them off your life for good. This is your life, your decision if you want to have 1 or 2 dozens of kids. You and your husband work to pay your own bills so they have no right to judge what kind of life you lead ❤️
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    First off - congratulations on your pregnancy.
    Second... it’s ok to not have family in your bridal party
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  • Kaysey
    Super February 2020
    Kaysey ·
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    First I want to start off by saying that I am so sorry you are going through this! Second, please keep in mind that this is your wedding and you don't have to include anyone that you don't want to. There was one person who I originally wanted in my wedding party (who is in my family by marriage), but her attitude was completely rude and disrespectful, she always has to have the attention on her and only contacts me when she needs something. Because of this, and some comments she made about me and my now-husband, I decided not that have her in my wedding party - and was grateful about it after the fact when I heard what she was saying about my wedding in the days after. There is no reason for you to have to include someone who doesn't make you happy. At your wedding you want your supportive friends and family by your side who love you and will help you celebrate from the beginning of day while you're getting ready, all the way to the end when you and your FH make your grand exit. You don't have to have someone in your wedding just because they are family Smiley smile Smiley heart

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  • Erin
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    Erin ·
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    Congrats!! ....i am the oldest of 14 kids... i’ve heard comments like that before... Ditch the cousin you dont need her in your life... she is bipolar/jealous and u just dont need that
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    No need to have family, even those you like who treat you well. Your choice. And never have anyone who treats you badly, no matter what the relationship.
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    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    Congratulations on your pregnancy! I don't know as I would even invite her to the wedding after the way she spoke to you. Yes, nine children is a lot of children, but it's not hers or anyone else's place to tell you how many children you should have. Also, you can have anyone you want in your bridal party. I had my brother as a bride's man and my husband has his female friend has a groomswoman which I'm sure some people might think was odd, but that's how we wanted it. Do what you want and ignore her negativity.
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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    Omg that's so sad and no it can be whoever you want in your bridal party!
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  • Kimberly
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    Kimberly ·
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    No you absolutely do not have to include family in your wedding. You don’t even have to invite them if you don’t want to.
    As for your cousin, no no and no. Bi-polar does not in any way excuse her behavior. What she said is 100% not ok. I would certainly distance myself from her for a while until she can work out how intentionally hurtful she was to you and I would not allow her around my children. If she thinks it is ok to say those things to you, she would have no issues saying it to your children as well. Protect your kids first and foremost (as I’m sure you do).
    And congratulations and the very best wishes on your pregnancy. Put some distance between yourself and your cousin (and anyone else in your family that may feel similar to her) and take care of yourself.
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    Pam ·
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    If that were my cousin, I'd go no contact with her permanently from this point on. She couldn't sabotage my wedding because she wouldn't be invited. Any family who objected wouldn't be invited either. Information about the wedding would be kept to a minimum and only to those few I feel I could trust implicitly not to relay it to anyone else.

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  • CountryBride
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    CountryBride ·
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    Thank you all update I have no contact with her and just cut 10 guests from my wedding, hey I get to save money and not have to deal with bs

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    Expert September 2020
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    I have PCOS and my husband have been trying to have a baby for three years but I still dont understand the concept of getting upset at someone else for having babies. It’s not going to help me to have a baby any faster. Also, thinking something is completely fine but once you say it to someone’s face thats different. You dont have to have family in your bridal party, just invite who you are closest to
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