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To be scared to have another baby after DH poor show last time.

266 replies

FabricFrog · 08/10/2024 00:08

I had an emergency section with DD, extremely traumatic - block didn’t go high enough, baby high up, swabs lost inside. Put to sleep as could feel it all and screaming in agony on the table.

Post section I was really unwell, related to issues that cropped up, MW gave a private room so DH could help and gave him orders to let me sleep. He slept all night whilst I agonizingly tried to look after baby and when they came in he’d pretend he’d been caring for us both.

When we came home from hospital I was still having a lot of pain, and begged for some help and he took himself to the spare room. I went in and begged and cried for help and he called me a physcopath and shut the door on me.

He says this is because men aren’t made to handle lack of sleep, but I’m too scared for a repeat.

AIBU to say no more.

OP posts:
AimieDaisy · 08/10/2024 07:37

Get him out. This is honestly one of the most horrible things I’ve read on mumsnet. If some man treated your daughter like he has treated you, would you advise her to have another baby or would you tell her to kick the useless fuck out of her life??

Biggirlnow · 08/10/2024 07:35

I know someone else whose partner behaved similarly. She couldn't forgive him and divorced him.

He sounds awful, selfish and without any empathy.

Ansjovis · 08/10/2024 07:34

It sounds like he's picked up that you're not happy (and you absolutely should be anything but happy with this situation!) and is suggesting another baby to try and trap you. He said that he wished you had ended your life during the last pregnancy, it's not a stretch to consider that violence may occur during round two.

Don't roll those dice. Instead, take action to protect yourself and your daughter from this horrible and, by the sounds of it, dangerous man.

Rosejasmine · 08/10/2024 07:33

No more with this guy.
These are his true colours and if he didn’t care for you and his baby at that crucial time, he really doesn’t care at all.

lovescats3 · 08/10/2024 07:30

Lawyer up and get rid of this psychopath

WhatColourIsThatBalloon · 08/10/2024 07:29

Sounds like you have your head screwed on OP. Get your ducks in a row and good luck. You deserve so much better, you don’t treat someone you love the way he treated you x

Backtoblack87 · 08/10/2024 07:27

Given his behaviour and the fact you don’t know if you love him.. why even consider it? So stupid!

Fastback · 08/10/2024 07:24

FabricFrog · 08/10/2024 00:35

Good really. He works away more days in the month than not. I have a job that I love and a great set up that isn’t reliant on him as he’s not been around enough anyway.

I am in the fortunate position where I solely own my home too.

Thank fuck for that. This thread is breathtakingly awful. Please let us know when you’ve got rid of that despicable man.

Lotsofsnacks · 08/10/2024 07:23

What a disgusting man!! Get rid OP, no words for that behaviour. Do not have another baby with him. I’m glad you are financially secure though.

Babyenroute · 08/10/2024 07:19

He sounds awful!!! I would have no respect for him after that

OrangeSlices998 · 08/10/2024 07:19

FabricFrog · 08/10/2024 00:35

Good really. He works away more days in the month than not. I have a job that I love and a great set up that isn’t reliant on him as he’s not been around enough anyway.

I am in the fortunate position where I solely own my home too.

Get him gone. Sounds like he’s dragging you down! You don’t need him. I’m so sorry he treated you this way

Cherrysoup · 08/10/2024 07:17

Of course yanbu! Just be aware that if you’re married, he can claim on your home but may agree to leave without a fuss, hopefully. Please see a solicitor and get away from this shithead asap. Given his appalling behaviour, I somehow doubt he’s going to fight for custody.

AnxietyLevelMax · 08/10/2024 07:16

I voted YABU to stay with him after this..

PinkyFlamingo · 08/10/2024 07:10

Just when I think I've read the most horrific thing here ....that is beyond horrific.

ThreeLocusts · 08/10/2024 07:09

Just to add my voice to the choir: LTB LTB LTB. Good luck.

ObsidianTree · 08/10/2024 07:08

I hope your home is protect OP and he can't make a claim for half of it.

It sounds like you want to leave him. So think it's time you start making plans to kick him out

Andwhatfreshhellisthis · 08/10/2024 07:08

FabricFrog · 08/10/2024 00:13

To be honest no I don’t think I do love him anymore. I suffered with depression in pregnancy and he said ‘I wish you’d offed yourself when you were depressed’ the day before we went in to have her. After that I’ve struggled to really love him.

This tells me everything I need to know.

Not even a stranger would tell you this or a woman you met in the street.

This is not a man that loves you or even likes you. I would quite rightly be absolutely terrified of a future with him.

m I know it is hard but get yourself a counsellor in abusive relationship and plan an exit. Can you imagine being ill or entering old age with him? He’s vile.

EnjoyingTheSilence · 08/10/2024 07:05

I definitely wouldn’t be having another baby with him. When he said he want one, did you remind if of his shitty behaviour last time?

wildthingsinthenight · 08/10/2024 07:04

OP I'm so sorry about this abusive prick and all that you have been through.
You know the answer to your initial question.
Please please get the wheels in motion this week to split.
He doesnt care for you and your update is alarming and worrying.
Good luck💐

DoIWantTo · 08/10/2024 07:00

Please don’t ever have another child with that man and kick him the fuck out as soon as possible. Why on earth would you even consider it again? Is your self esteem that low that you’d have sex let alone another baby with someone that calls you a psychopath? Perhaps therapy is needed.

Hollietree · 08/10/2024 07:00

Imagine a future where you get sick/elderly and you need a supportive partner. Would your husband tenderly care for you, nurse you, pick up all the slack so that you can recover ………. Or would he drop you and run a mile. You know the answer. You should run a mile from him.

jeaux90 · 08/10/2024 07:00

Please pull the trigger on splitting up.
I'm a lone parent. My life is very peaceful despite working full time etc

72hoursinaande · 08/10/2024 06:59

Just read your updates - definitely leave, your life would be immeasurably better. For what it’s worth exh is a marginally better parent when he only has to do it twice a week and the kids are very settled and happy

72hoursinaande · 08/10/2024 06:56

FabricFrog · 08/10/2024 00:08

I had an emergency section with DD, extremely traumatic - block didn’t go high enough, baby high up, swabs lost inside. Put to sleep as could feel it all and screaming in agony on the table.

Post section I was really unwell, related to issues that cropped up, MW gave a private room so DH could help and gave him orders to let me sleep. He slept all night whilst I agonizingly tried to look after baby and when they came in he’d pretend he’d been caring for us both.

When we came home from hospital I was still having a lot of pain, and begged for some help and he took himself to the spare room. I went in and begged and cried for help and he called me a physcopath and shut the door on me.

He says this is because men aren’t made to handle lack of sleep, but I’m too scared for a repeat.

AIBU to say no more.

How did it go after the initial first days? I am guessing you did every night waking etc etc? I had the same situation - I did have baby no 2 (and very glad I did). I then left exh when baby no 2 was 2 as I never got over the resentment and stopped loving or even liking him.
fortunately I was in a position where I was the main earner and so leaving was manageable as I could afford to go and rent somewhere else whilst we sold the house so that was one big part sorted.

Yeslaa · 08/10/2024 06:56

This is despicable. I would 100% hold off, If I was to guess, this selfishness isn't the first time he's been rude & insensitive is it? Proper Gentleman don't behave this way. You had major surgery due to an emergency and he slept all night then was disrespectful. I don't mean to be direct but the sound of him gives me the ick. You need to be supported, looked after, cared for. He sounds immature. Hope your doing okay you and you're baby x