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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:
HomeTheatreSystem · 08/10/2024 05:07

Can't believe what I just read. Forget about having more babies with him, and leave him. What a despicable man.

FrauPaige · 08/10/2024 05:06

I think by the sounds of things you've already got one foot out of this relationship. Time to take the next step.

JudithOx · 08/10/2024 05:06

If you both live in your house, you need to get him to leave. ASAP. Tell your family what has been going on, what he has said to you, and ask for help. See a lawyer. Stop having sex with him, if by any chance you can get in bed with that cunt and not vomit. Don't risk falling pregnant. He's absolutely vile.

AngelicKaty · 08/10/2024 05:02

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.

Wow, just WOW! What an absolute c**t! Well, you know what you need to do OP and I'm glad to hear you're in a position to do so and with a good support network around you.
Why on earth would he think, after saying something so cruel to you and generally being a selfish, useless fecker, that you would want to have another child with him?
Best of luck to you and your DC for a fabulous future free of that oxygen thief!

User37482 · 08/10/2024 04:57

You are in a great position to put him out. Do it! Good luck OP, he’s fucking awful.

Anicecumberlandsausage · 08/10/2024 04:51

My exH would be cruel and veil it under, "I'm just being honest". I stayed with him too long. You need to separate and get a lawyer pronto. He's not a man you and your child are safe to be around. Sending hugs x

MayaPinion · 08/10/2024 04:34

I’m amazed he thinks you’d be willing to have another child with him given his truly dreadful behaviour the last time. He sounds awful, OP.

MumChp · 08/10/2024 04:22

That's vile.
Run! Leave him and create a happy life!

Petitchat · 08/10/2024 04:05

He absolutely hates you, it's obvious.

OP, why are you still with him?
Get out of there, he hates you.....

oleanderr · 08/10/2024 03:57

This is utterly disturbing and horrific, I’d leave him if I were you. That level of cruelty is really unnerving and you never know what the future could bring and he doesn’t seem dependant. A relationship should be your safe space and he seems the opposite of that.

IamtheDevilsAvocado · 08/10/2024 03:52

Codlingmoths · 08/10/2024 03:28

I’m so glad you are making plans to livr without him. If he asks again about a baby you say do you want me to be pregnant again because you’re hoping I kill myself for real this time like you said you wished I had last time? See his face when you spell it out for him. And finalise those plans to split. You deserve so much more.

I'd also add my second only LTB...

You deserve soooo much more than this pathetic excuse for a human.... And your kids.

I wouldn't confront him... Just make your plans... Use your family /friends to facilitate your future single self...

Id also speak to domestic violence charities...to help manage your future life without him.. For support.

He does sound grim.

Has he ever been physically violent OP?

The risk sadly increases : Men like this may often up the ante when they realise their partners are getting ready to split up.

ChocolateTurtle · 08/10/2024 03:48

This is horrific OP, he's abusive, I hope you are able to leave 🫂💜

autienotnaughty · 08/10/2024 03:42

Definitely do not have another child. You should leave (him not your house) he sounds awful.

Codlingmoths · 08/10/2024 03:28

I’m so glad you are making plans to livr without him. If he asks again about a baby you say do you want me to be pregnant again because you’re hoping I kill myself for real this time like you said you wished I had last time? See his face when you spell it out for him. And finalise those plans to split. You deserve so much more.

greenrollneck · 08/10/2024 02:40

Oh you poor thing, so glad to read you have family. Please get to a safe loving environment and take time to get over this. What a monster of a man.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 08/10/2024 02:38

Of course YANBU. No wonder you are scared. How awful 😢 Would you want to have/could you cope with a second child as a single mother OP? Are your parents/siblings close by and could they help you out with childcare regularly? If the answers to both are yes, only then I would consider having another child (I say this as a SMBC) - but then divorce your “D” H asap before your child/ren get to hear him speak to you/sees him treat you as badly again.

Your child/ren are young so hopefully a parental split will be easier on them than when older - and at least you have gotten a new family out of this situation (because it certainly doesn’t sound like your husband considers you all a family or he would never have treated you or your child that way in the first place).

Highlandflapped · 08/10/2024 02:31

Ex husband surely? If he doesn’t understand why, show him this thread and these women’s responses to his diabolical behaviour. It won’t get better.

rosyvalentine · 08/10/2024 02:12

Good God! That's actually quite disturbing. He's a vile individual and you should leave him asap. Have you told anyone IRL about his shocking behaviour? How long ago did this happen?

Flickeringgreenflame · 08/10/2024 02:10

Are you not legally married or did you in some way protect your interest in your house? I think you need legal advice because he's going to claim half the house given half the chance.

There is no coming back from your husband saying he wishes you'd killed yourself when you had depression during pregnancy - just before you go in to have the baby. He is vile and you certainly should not have another child with him. You could get better DNA from a sperm donor on the sheer law of averages and it would be a similar level of help ie none at all.

HolyPeaches · 08/10/2024 02:03

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.

Oh my god, I’m so sorry you’ve been treated so appallingly 😞💐

That is absolutely unforgivable. You and your DD will be soooo much better without him in your lives. He does not deserve to be a father.

Please do not have anymore children with this evil waste of space. Leave him. Divorce. As soon as you possibly can. You’re probably a lot more stronger than you think x

EveryOtherNameTaken · 08/10/2024 01:52

I can't understand why you are still with him, let alone considering having another child.

You know you need to divorce him deep down. Time to get rid now.

Runnerinthenight · 08/10/2024 01:41

He's an absolute bastard from hell, a total cunt of an individual! That it utterly unforgiveable! Do not have another child with him, and in fact, get rid of the arsehole!!

frecklejuice · 08/10/2024 01:37

This is awful. I would have left after the first baby and definitely wouldn't be considering doing it all again.

You begged for help post c-section and he called you a psychopath and shut the door? He's not a good husband or a father, he is vile.

TheaBrandt · 08/10/2024 01:37

Interesting how you can hate a stranger on the basis of one post but here we are. I really hope this isn’t real.

ForGreyKoala · 08/10/2024 01:36

I wouldn't be having any more children unless they are with another, better, partner. Don't even consider it, he sounds awful. I don't say this lightly, but LTB.