Why can't they be just as happy for me too?

Question

I told my mom I was pregnant, she seemed almost disappointed. I get why, I'm single, but I'm 28, I can take care of this baby. When my brother and sister in law told her they were having a baby, she was so happy. But she's not as happy for me. It kind of hurts my feelings. Am I just being overly sensitive, or would it bother y'all too?

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I would be hurt but my mom and I have a sort of contentious relationship so I wouldnt be surprised lol. Don't let it bring you down, Im sure her intentions are pure and she is probably just worried about any difficulties you might face.

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It would probably hurt me too, but I'm sure her concern is for the baby and it having a relationship with its dad. Will it ? You are definitely at an age where you can take care of yourself and baby just fine.

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I'm a very liberal person, but I think I'd be worried/upset if my daughter were to have a baby without being in a serious stable relationship. Your mom is right to be worried because it is a big responsibility and you might have to do it all by yourself (without a partner's help). You absolutely can do it, no doubt about it, but it will be harder than if u had a partner helping out. Once she sees that you are happy, she will be happy too. And no matter what, she will love that baby! It is normal for a mom to be upset at this situation at first.

Why can't they be just as happy for me too?

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