Sister’s Home Birth Dream Shattered by Traumatized Sibling

Hey there, Facebook fam! Today, we have a story of a young woman who’s facing a dilemma. Her sister, Liv, is about to give birth and has planned a home birth surrounded by family. While she’s excited for her sister, she’s also scared of witnessing the labor process, thanks to a traumatizing experience watching footage of her mom’s labor. Now, Liv wants her to be there during the birth, but our protagonist is hesitant and has refused. This has caused some major family drama and left her feeling guilty. Let’s dive into the story and see what unfolds!

Sister’s Home Birth Plans

Excitement and Fear

Traumatized

Family Support System ‍ ‍ ‍

Refusing to Attend

Offering Alternative Support

Angry Sister

Emotional Breakdown

Post-Birth Support

Guilt and Stress

Sisterly Love vs. Birth Trauma

Our 21-year-old protagonist is torn between supporting her sister, Liv, and dealing with her own fears of witnessing childbirth. Liv has planned a home birth and wants her sister there, but the thought of being present during the labor process terrifies our protagonist. She’s offered to support Liv in other ways, like cooking and cleaning, but that’s not enough for Liv, who becomes angry and emotional. Their mom also chimes in, criticizing her for being squeamish. Now, our protagonist is left feeling guilty and stressed, wondering if she’s in the wrong for not wanting to be there during the birth. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA, commenter questions sister’s ability to handle labor complications

Sibling rivalry and favoritism exposed. NTA stands strong

Risky home birth plan without emergency measures

Giving birth your way doesn’t mean dictating who’s there.

Theatrical birth plan gets ruined, commenters laugh it off

Supportive comment, childbirth can be gnarly AF

Listen to your inner voice when it comes to childbirth

Setting boundaries with entitled family member. NTA

A humorous take on entitled sibling’s ‘perfect labor plan’

Setting boundaries with siblings during birth

Birth plan forgotten? NTA but mom enabling sibling’s behavior

Sister demands sibling to be present during home birth, NTA refuses

Setting boundaries early is key. NTA, protect your time

Supportive comment: NTA, childbirth can be traumatic. Stand your ground

Setting boundaries is important for mental health

Witnessing birth can be beautiful and traumatizing

Support and understanding for anxious first-time mother during childbirth

Respect boundaries! NTA for not attending sister’s birth

NTA for refusing to attend sister’s home birth tantrum

Sibling assumptions shattered by NTA’s perfect response

Birth isn’t for everyone. NTA for not wanting to attend.

Having a baby is gory and gross, not everyone wants witness ‍♀️

Giving birth is like torture but first time is memorable

User questions family’s obsession with witnessing home birth.

When most posts are about excluding people from labor room

Supporting during labor vs. delivery: finding a compromise ‍ ‍

Supportive comment raises valid concerns about sister’s behavior during birth

Boundaries respected. Family support not obligatory.

Don’t let anyone guilt you into a pregnancy you didn’t create. NTA

Setting boundaries and refusing to assist in a home birth

Giving birth is already hard, don’t make it a circus

NTA, but will she kick everyone out? Drama ahead

Sibling’s birth request deemed bizarre by commenter. NTA.

Pregnancy exhibitionist? NTA says giving birth isn’t a show

Birth safety overshadowed by performance anxiety

Childbirth is brutal, NTA for not wanting to be there

Declining to be in the delivery room: NTA

Supporting a home birth is a personal choice, NTA

Prioritizing comfort: NTA for setting boundaries during birth.

Setting boundaries with humor. NTA for opting out.

Respectful NTA sets boundaries for sister’s home birth dream

Spectator sport childbirth? Tell her to do one

Home births are risky, NTA for choosing medical assistance

Harsh judgment on parenting, no replies.

Respecting boundaries during childbirth

Supporting without being present is still valuable. NTA

Birth is not a spectator sport, NTA for opting out

Support over spectators. NTA made the right offer.

Sister’s birth was scary but OP being honest helped. NTA

Giving birth is a personal experience and everyone has different comfort levels. NTA

Giving birth isn’t a spectator sport, NTA for setting boundaries

Respectful boundaries are key. NTA for setting them

Setting boundaries during childbirth is important

Respectful refusal to attend someone else’s birth

Family drama and attention-seeking during sister’s home birth

Respectful perspective on birth, not everyone finds it beautiful

Sister’s home birth dream shattered by entitled sibling

Respecting boundaries is important, even during childbirth

Respectful NTA comment acknowledges tokophobia and dangers of birth

Refusing to attend home birth due to safety concerns. NTA

Importance of having medical professionals during home births

Being on-call for a home birth? NTA agrees

Supporting sister doesn’t mean witnessing birth, NTA

Supportive comment on sister’s unrealistic birth plan

NTA commenter finds sister’s home birth desire ‘weird’

Supportive comment reminds us to expect the unexpected during labor

Mother’s birth, mother’s choice. Stand your ground

Choosing home birth over hospital birth can be risky.

It’s okay to not want to be a support person. NTA

Experienced mother advises against too many people in delivery room

Sassy reply to entitled sister who wants a home birth

Support for NTA’s decision to not force someone to witness birth

Sibling refuses to attend sister’s birth, hilarious response

Giving birth can be traumatising for everyone. NTA.

NTA commenter warns of unseen issues with home birth

Birth phobia shared, declining invite to home birth. NTA

Showing kids birthing videos? NTA’s comment hits the spot