Pregnant Woman Skips Sister’s Wedding After Feeling Ignored About Her Due Date

We all know that giving birth to a baby safe and sound is no easy feat. In fact, it is a significant physical event, and every new mom takes time to recover.

There's the hormonal fluctuations, lack of sleep, and learning how to care for a new baby. All these make the postpartum phase a major transition that can be emotionally and physically taxing.

Also, the baby's eating and sleeping schedules have to be established throughout the first several weeks of life. This process can be hampered by the stress and uncertainty of travel.

The OP of today's story is trying to avoid that, but her sister doesn't seem to understand it. You see, the OP is pregnant, and her sister's wedding ceremony is set for less than two months after her due date.

Aside from that, the wedding is in another state, which would require a plane trip or a long car drive. The OP doesn’t want to do either of those with a very young baby, as there are too many risks involved.

The options OP's sister was offering her were a no-no, as OP doesn’t feel comfortable with the idea of being so far away from her baby while he’s so young. There were other reasons as well, and you can read the full story in OP's own words below.

Here is the headline

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The wedding would require a plane trip or a long car drive

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OP's sister suggested she could just leave the baby at home with her husband or a nanny

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OP's sister already knew her due date when she picked the day

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OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the AH:

1. I decided to not attend my sister’s wedding.
2. I believe that my reasons for not attending are fair, but at the same time it’s a very important day for her and I fear I am being a bit unreasonable. This is why I turned to Reddit for some advice.

As usual, the comments rolled in...

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OP's baby is her priority at the moment

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That suggestion is totally unreasonable

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She has a right to be upset

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You can't cater to everyone's needs

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It could be a mood killer for a joyful celebration

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She shouldn't have to plan her wedding around OP's needs

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There is no one to blame here

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20 hours drive is a lot to ask for from a new mom

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When she has a child, she would understand better

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OP's sister doesn't understand the realities of being a new mom

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It's totally fine for the OP not to attend

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This Redditor believes OP's decision is for the best

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Does the OP have to give a firm answer now?

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From the table of someone who has traveled with a newborn

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OP's sister can't expect her to be there

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OP's sister must have picked the date for a particular reason

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Going out of state is out of the question

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Every postpartum mom needs time for her body to heal from giving birth. Travelling, in such a period, can be physically taxing and can increase the risk of the new mom having complications.

Some Redditors pointed out that if someone is traveling, they would have to wait hours to get to a proper hospital in case of an emergency involving them or their child. Share your thoughts about this story with us by dropping a comment below.