Is there anyone on his side of the family that you feel connected to? I found that, for myself, that was the best way to be with my (now former) inlaws. That way, the information flowing back with the family isn't based/wasn't based on my exhusband. They can be gossipy and was better to err on the side of someone having my side of the story line. :\

He wasn't giving them your not feeling well storyline, I take it? It's odd to me one of your inlaws would call to say that they hoped you'd make it? *eyebrow raised* if that's not your go to, it's probably better to call and lean on whomever you are closest to.