Am I too sensitive?

Question

Just saw a family member for the first time since announcing our pregnancy to family. She is very aware of our struggles after miscarriage, infertility and our IVF journey. She didn't even congratulate me. In fact, when someone else tried to bring it up she interrupted and changed the topic to her dog. I don't like being centre of attention and didn't want it o be a big thing. Just thought she could at least act excited/happy for us. Am I being too sensitive?

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I would be feeling really bad too! And hurt! But what I've learned about people is sometimes they don't know what to say. Or maybe she's going through fertility struggles also and it's difficult for her to hear about. Is this someone you are close enough with that you could go out to lunch and say "Listen, it really hurt me the other day when "". "" happened."? Sometimes people are just trying to take care of themselves for whatever they need to and they don't realize the damage they do to others in the process.

Again, I would be pretty hurt by that situation. I'm hoping this person didn't realize how hurtful their actions were. And if they were aware, as sad as it is, you don't need to share your special news with someone like that. You deserve to be around people who are over the moon happy for you!!! Don't forget that!!

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No not at all!! I would have felt bad myself. More so because you shared this with her you would think she would have some sympathy!

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Some people are just assholes, even in our familes that we have higher expectations for. Ive experienced it too through this and while its completely aggravating, i'll bitch about them then let it go. Dont let anyone piss all over your special time. You worked too hard to be here!

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I understand you! But we always have to be a better person, so I think you shouldn't let anyone take your happiness away. 
I know another couple of friends struggling with infertility and two days before I knew I was pregnant I over heard them telling some other friends they were expecting, so I panicked and went away, because I wouldn't be able to tell her congratulations:( 
So may be she is experiencing something bad or just a bitch hahha either way you should be happy !!!

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