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I don't want ex to bring baby to a jacuzzi party

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LavenderFlowers · 04/06/2024 16:32

I need some perspective as I don't like my exes brother much and that may cloud my judgement with this

My exes brother is home from New York (flash finance guy) this week and wants to meet his nephew (he has sent presents but even when in England, he hasn't made effort to meet 11 month old DS). He is home this weekend and was due to meet DS at exes house for dinner so we changed days for him to have son. I was delighted they were finally meeting.

His brother has now said that the only time he is free to meet them is at a jacuzzi party that same afternoon. Brother likes a drink, as do his friends. He says his friends kids will be there and won't be near the jacuzzi but AIBU to not want DS in that environment with drinking/smoking etc? Ex won't be drinking as he will be driving (and doesn't drink much anyway)

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LavenderFlowers · 05/06/2024 23:00

NowYouSee · 05/06/2024 09:24

I suspect the ex has told OP so that Op will try and block it and he can then say to brother obviously he himself would be happy to have brought baby to (wholly unsuitably lairy) hot tub party but baby’s mum has thrown toys out of her pram and bitches be crazy so sorry he can’t bring him.

don’t fall for it Op. let your ex sort his own family shit out.

The thought did cross my mind but I don't think he is

I bet the partying hosts probably don't want DS there either, they probably didn't expect a baby

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NowYouSee · 05/06/2024 09:24

I suspect the ex has told OP so that Op will try and block it and he can then say to brother obviously he himself would be happy to have brought baby to (wholly unsuitably lairy) hot tub party but baby’s mum has thrown toys out of her pram and bitches be crazy so sorry he can’t bring him.

don’t fall for it Op. let your ex sort his own family shit out.

NewNameNigel · 05/06/2024 09:19

Billyhargrovesmullet · 05/06/2024 08:54

Fortunately for my kids I did actually sweetie

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Glad to hear that darling. I can tell you are still with him, which is great for you and your kids but means you don't fully appreciate the dynamics in a separated family. Let's hope you never have to.

Billyhargrovesmullet · 05/06/2024 08:54

NewNameNigel · 04/06/2024 20:08

Of course you can speak up for then but the other parent can speak back and ultimately can chose what they do with their own child in their own time.

Unfortunately for your kids if you have any that chose to create them with someone you don't trust to keep them safe.

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Fortunately for my kids I did actually sweetie

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LavenderFlowers · 04/06/2024 22:27

We both used to avoid these kinda brother events over the years as they weren't our scene but maybe I can hope is that the friend group may have matured

Just think brother should squeeze in nephew for even 30 minutes at a better location

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Noseybookworm · 04/06/2024 22:26

I think you have to trust that your ex will take good care of his son, if you know he's a good dad. Surely he would leave if people were drinking heavily/taking drugs?

Gowlett · 04/06/2024 20:20

Of course it’s your business!
I wouldn’t be happy about it…

carly2803 · 04/06/2024 20:15

LavenderFlowers · 04/06/2024 19:26

He isn't saying 'I am going and you can't say no'. We are both civil and kind and I hope it stays that way so I'm trying to be considerate

We have gone to a couple BBQ's and outdoor events but at least they're based around food. Bringing a baby to an event planned around alcohol doesn't seem ideal and the uncle originally made the plan for dinner to be suitable for baby/ex

I would be willing to pop in with baby if that was easier but brother hasn't given location of party yet

put it to him like this - put it as a favour! "i will bring the baby by for your brother to see"

nobeans · 04/06/2024 20:09

LavenderFlowers · 04/06/2024 17:08

Thanks, we're new to post break up coparenting and we've been very flexible about knowing where the other brings baby. I didn't realise it was not my business as he shared it with me

That's nice of him but he didn't have to.

Anyway no I'd not be happy about it it sounds sleazy

NewNameNigel · 04/06/2024 20:08

Billyhargrovesmullet · 04/06/2024 19:21

No it isn’t, your child means you speak up for them in every situation or I do anyway. Unfortunately for your kids if you have any you don’t do that obviously

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Of course you can speak up for then but the other parent can speak back and ultimately can chose what they do with their own child in their own time.

Unfortunately for your kids if you have any that chose to create them with someone you don't trust to keep them safe.

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LavenderFlowers · 04/06/2024 19:26

He isn't saying 'I am going and you can't say no'. We are both civil and kind and I hope it stays that way so I'm trying to be considerate

We have gone to a couple BBQ's and outdoor events but at least they're based around food. Bringing a baby to an event planned around alcohol doesn't seem ideal and the uncle originally made the plan for dinner to be suitable for baby/ex

I would be willing to pop in with baby if that was easier but brother hasn't given location of party yet

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TellMeWhoTheVillainsAre · 04/06/2024 19:24

Your ex sounds sensible. If they're outdoors then the smoking won't be a huge issue. If he was to go with the original plan of dinner then there's a chance the brother would have been smoking indoors with your baby.

Trust your ex. He'll look after the baby, and sounds like hell make his excuses if things aren't going well.

Octavia64 · 04/06/2024 19:23

Smoking aside I don't really see much difference between this and a barbecue in someone's garden.

Jacuzzis are not very big. They aren't all going to be in there. Some people will be drinking and some won't.

My kids are now 23 and they went to their first barbecue at 4 months old.

I wouldn't like the smoking but really that's no reason to stop him (not that you can anyway)

Billyhargrovesmullet · 04/06/2024 19:21

NewNameNigel · 04/06/2024 17:31

just cos the other parent has your child it doesn’t mean you don’t get to make decisions on their safety

Actually it means just that.
It's what happens when parents separate. Even if people have serious concerns regarding abuse they have to go to court if they want to be able to override the other parents rights.

No it isn’t, your child means you speak up for them in every situation or I do anyway. Unfortunately for your kids if you have any you don’t do that obviously

Thesunisanorange · 04/06/2024 19:17

LavenderFlowers · 04/06/2024 19:02

Yeah my ex said himself it's not where he wants to be bringing baby but he's not sure what he can do

He can ask his brother to prioritise seeing his nephew. Honestly I’d be insulted if I’d had a kid and my sibling was insisting they could only see them at a jacuzzi party.

I agree with a pp, it’s not great but unfortunately not sure what you can do about it. I don’t know what your relationship is like with your ex or if this would be ok with him - but could you just keep to the original contact day and say to the brother since the baby is with you that day you’ll drop by the party briefly? You can maybe turn up slightly earlier before the “fun” begins.

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LavenderFlowers · 04/06/2024 19:02

Yeah my ex said himself it's not where he wants to be bringing baby but he's not sure what he can do

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Runskiyoga · 04/06/2024 17:58

I think it's fine to tell ex you are not keen. Or ask him if he thinks it will be a suitable environment. Co parent how works for you

adviceneeded1990 · 04/06/2024 17:39

I don’t think you are being unreasonable but there’s very little you can do about it.

For what it’s worth, we don’t do kids at drink fueled events ether, don’t let other parents convince you that that’s normal - most (not all) people who feel that’s ok really like a drink themselves. No one in my immediate circle brings kids to parties or evening weddings where lots of drink is involved. Why would they? Not relaxing for the adults and v little fun for the kids, even quite scary once people are slurring, falling, etc!

Obviously this won’t impact a baby and it’s probs fine as a one off like this situation especially if the Dad is sober. I wouldn’t have it as a regular thing though.

NewNameNigel · 04/06/2024 17:31

just cos the other parent has your child it doesn’t mean you don’t get to make decisions on their safety

Actually it means just that.
It's what happens when parents separate. Even if people have serious concerns regarding abuse they have to go to court if they want to be able to override the other parents rights.

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LavenderFlowers · 04/06/2024 17:30

I also know none of his friends have kids so I don't really think other kids will be there but I can see the majority think IBU so I'll just ignore it

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Billyhargrovesmullet · 04/06/2024 17:24

Yanbu at all, kids shouldn’t be at those type of parties and all this it isn’t your business is absolute rubbish, just cos the other parent has your child it doesn’t mean you don’t get to make decisions on their safety

Idontjetwashthefucker · 04/06/2024 17:21

I wouldn't be thrilled about it to be honest but as your ex isn't drinking then hopefully he'll be sensible enough to keep your son from any potential harm

DaisyChain505 · 04/06/2024 17:20

Sorry but YABU. You do not get to dictate what your ex takes his son or what he does with him in their time together unlike of course there was serious concerns about abuse or neglect.

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LavenderFlowers · 04/06/2024 17:20

I've been around them before at similar events and it was very smoking and drinking filled . Drugs too but I'm sure that wouldn't happen until later in the day. I've been uncomfortable around them many times so I'm probably projecting onto baby! I had swapped day for baby to go to a dinner with uncle in Dads house, not this so I was thrown

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KreedKafer · 04/06/2024 17:17

I think you're just annoyed because you don't like the uncle in question. I'm sure you'd think your ex was being a complete dick if he suddenly announced that he didn't want you, while completely sober, taking your son to an event just because some other adults might be drinking.

You know people take babies to weddings, barbecues, birthday parties etc all the time, right? Your child will be in the care of a sober parent. It's fine.

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