I’m so frustrated. I’m getting an elective ultrasound next Saturday to find out the gender of our baby. This is our first, so naturally we’re excited! The room can fit 8 people in it, but 9 people are coming because I didn’t think that my dad and his wife would be able to make the trip up for it, but they surprised me yesterday and said that they were able to come. I didn’t want anyone to feel left out, but he volunteered to stay at our house and cook everyone lunch and then we could all come back and eat after. I countered with me and my husband just going to find out while we have everyone wait and hang out at the house together, and then we’d get a cake or something so everyone can find out together. My dad thought that this was a great idea, and I was very excited about the whole thing. I texted my mom the plan and she called me and said “nobody wants to sit and wait at your house. Why would you invite 9 people when you know that the room can only fit 8?!” I was very obviously hurt and explained that I didn’t do it on purpose, and she comes back with “well, I’m picking up Nat and Naomi (my stepsisters), no one wants to do that. I argue that her opinion is not the only one that matters and it’s not just about you. She quickly changes the subject and then gets annoyed when I’m noticeably hurt and upset. I’ve been so depressed for weeks and this was something that I was really, truly excited about, and she ruined it in less than 30 seconds. I honestly don’t even want to do any of it anymore. I’ve been crying on and off since the phone call and I’m so hurt.