A woman has been left baffled after her husband went on a boozy weekend with his mates in the final stages of her pregnancy – and the decision has left people divided
An expectant mum has revealed her husband’s controversial decision ahead of the birth of their child.
Making time for friends while juggling the daily curveballs of parenthood is a difficult balancing act. But would you choose a boozy trip with the lads if it meant possibly missing the birth of your child?
One man has done just this, leaving his heavily pregnant wife confused. The woman took to Mumsnet to reveal her husband goes away around the same time every year with his friends.
This year, he’s due to go on the very last weekend of May, leaving her alone at 38 weeks pregnant with a two-and-a-half-year-old toddler. With just 14 days until her due date, she’s worried her water could break at any moment – but her husband doesn’t seem to care.
“I’m getting more and more upset,” she said. “I’ve tried to talk to him but he’s 100% adamant he’s going.”
“Part of me doesn’t grudge it, as he works so hard for our family and also helps me with my own business too. But I can’t help but question our marriage, as he’s basically risking missing the birth to get get drunk one weekend with his pals.
“He just keeps saying ‘you were late [the] first time’ and to stop worrying.”
Despite her husband’s attempts to reassure her, the mum can’t shake the feeling something is wrong. She asked: “Am I being unreasonable?”
The anonymous post garnered dozens of comments, with many users outraged by the husband’s ‘selfish’ decision. One person wrote: “He sounds like a dedicated family man. Ugh!!!!! Selfish t***! Why the f*** is this weekend away arranged when you are due?”
Another added: “That’s ridiculous! Get some help lined up just in case.” Meanwhile some were more sympathetic to the dad’s plight. “How far away is it?” asked one.
“If he’s able to get back quickly then I wouldn’t have an issue, but far away and drinking then no, he shouldn’t be going. It wouldn’t be fair on you so close to the due date and you have a toddler too.”
A fourth chimed in: “If he misses the birth, he misses the birth … that’s something he will need to live with. Please don’t make yourself stressed, ill, or worried so close to your due date. Make plans for what will happen if he is not there, and focus your energy on that.”
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