Such a bad thing to do and so very rude

What a d*** move. Can’t call it anything other then that.

People get too excited. I think it’s OK if it’s over the phone but everyone knows social media is a no, no.

Nope. Not something I can forgive. My MIL shared the news of my miscarriage and I’ve since refrained from telling her anything personal. I never felt particularly close to her but this just created further divide. She only knew because she was there when I got home from my scan when I found out I was going to miscarry. I even specifically asked her not to tell anyone, I would tell family once I’ve had a chance to greave. It’s been 4 years and she doesn’t think she did anything wrong. On my next pregnancy, she was the last to find out because I couldn’t trust her to not spill the beans. Thankfully she listened when I told her not to post my babies birth until I did but I still don’t trust her.
To me, it’s not about stealing one’s thunder, it’s about respecting people’s wishes. If it’s important to you, then no one should take it from you. If they do, they lose my respect and trust.

Wonder how she would have felt if the same thing was done to her. I honestly wouldn’t have anything to do with her unless it couldn’t be helped. That’s when I’d treat her with the contempt that she deserves. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your news with us

I wouldn’t be so happy either. I think the last paragraph brings things in proportion.
It’s indeed not the end of the world.
it’s important to remind others that this sort of behaviour isn’t always welcomed.
it’s a good time to check your social media security settings to establish what others can tag you in and who that material is visible to as well.
And when you have nothing nice to say, simply don’t say anything to her at all.

Oh no that is very awful! Very frustrating

I would definitely have to let her know it’s not okay. Don’t let things fester. It is not okay and she needs to understand if the shoe was on the other foot.

she would be no longer my friend

Feel so sorry for you – think I wouldn’t be being a friend on social media with this person any longer.

This makes me so mad. How though less of them.

I would have made it very clear to them to take it down! You can also un tag yourself from posts too

I would make it very clear how I felt. I think this is one of those situations where you have to speak up. Its NOT ok to break someone else’s big news, especially on such a public platform

I would be extremely annoyed! I would have actually asked her to take it down. I would have told her I wasn’t interested for it to be on social media just yet.
Some people just need all the attention even at other people’s expense!

Yes, I’d be livid too! They have no right whatsoever to share this news before the parents.

No one has the right to break any news that isn’t theres to break. Why don’t people just mind their own business

I wouldn’t be happy about it but I guess I’d move on and focus in bubs ????

OMG!! Sorry mum but your reaction is way over the top –“madness, shocking behaviour, zero respect, a cheek, severely bored with her own life, stealing your excitement, incomprehensible, audacity” Come on. I had no idea announcing the arrival of a baby was a protected act. Someone did break my baby news and I couldn’t have cared less, in fact, I’ve never even given it a thought until now. It’s not like me having a baby was a secret, giving birth was going to happen sooner or later. After the birth, my focus was on my baby and not me being the centre of attention by making some big announcement. Mum, take your hubby’s advice and next time, make your own ‘event’ announcements via Facebook yourself 🙂

Id be absolutely livid if that happened to me too!! Absolutely no one has the right to announce the birth of a baby except that baby’s parent. Or if they give permission for say a relative or friend too.
But having a baby is such a sacred and special time and surprises are so few these days. There’s been no prouder moment than announcing my kids birth. The timing of that is completely up to the parent and also who’s told and when. Close family/friends first, then associates and other friends. The birth and early days are so special. Can’t imagine that taken away. AND by someone who u barely see!! Omg!

I can totally understand it. Happened to me before as well