Should I tell my mom about my infertility struggles? Starting IVF soon

Alexandra

My husband and I have been struggling with unexplained infertility for over 4 years now. I have only told 5 people ever - 2 of my best friends, my coworker, and my 2 siblings.

I never told my mom though. She never asks about grandkids.

I worry if I do tell her and she won’t provide me emotional support that will really hurt me. When I told my two siblings and all they said was ‘that sucks’ and have NEVER checked in on me regarding this in 2 years!!! And that hurts me more than them not knowing in the beginning.

I like my mom and I being in ignorant bliss.

The reason I am kind of considering telling her is because my husband and I are planning to start <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IVF</a> in June. He travels 2-3 days a week for work, I’m still terrified of needles (ironically ugh) and MIGHT need her to do my shots for a few days if I can’t work through my fear and I freak out. Also I worry of her reaction if it gets out later and if she gets upset at me for leaving her in the dark or feeling like a bad mother that I wouldn’t turn to her.

So do you think I should tell her?