Hi there,
I am so sorry to hear about your struggles with fertility and IVF. I feel for you. But you are not alone, a lot of women experience infertility, but we just don't speak about it. We are expected by society to bear children, so when many of us start to struggle with conceiving, no one talks about it. Please stay strong and keep trying, because you are not alone ❤️
It is surprising at the insensitivity your sister displayed, especially since she is a midwife. I am sorry to hear that. I assume she is just excited about her pregnancy and wanted to share it with you, which is okay, but I do agree that it should've been done in a private, respectful way which would have allowed space for you to be upset at the same time due to your struggles with fertility.
I would perhaps speak with her about it - just say that you are happy for her and excited to meet your niece/nephew (which will be lovely, won't it?), but that you would just like some sensitivity displayed due to the fact that you are struggling to conceive. Tell her how upsetting it has made you feel watching her go through all the steps that you so desperately have been trying to achieve for so long. Hopefully that will help her understand your perspective a bit more.
I hope things improve,
Jaz xx
