u/allenapmac

getting birth control out and SIL is having trouble conceiving

okay so my SIL & BIL have been trying to get pregnant for about a year. they got pregnant once and lost the baby, and have recently started IVF.

my husband and I got married in February and I am getting my birth control taken out so that my body can regulate (have had nexplanon for about 10 years). I am nervous about telling my SIL because I don’t want there to be any like hurt feelings that we are also going to start trying soon (like next year). we love them, me and her have had drama in the past but we have been great for a long time. I don’t think it would be hurtful to her, but I think it would feel sad on their journey that we’re also now thinking about TTC.

I am just conflicted on how to handle it because I know I will have a bruise from getting it out and we see his family frequently and if one person knows, everyone will know. but I want to be really sensitive to their situation, I know it’s hard and she is having such a tough time and it breaks my heart for them.
but I also know my husband and I would like to start our family in the next year or so, so I am taking the protective steps for us.

how do I approach it with them?

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u/allenapmac — 4 days ago