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To be furious with DH for this?

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Coffeecherrymama · 25/04/2026 22:05

First night home since giving birth and DH has gone out with his mates drinking and still isn’t home and he isn’t answering any calls or messages. He didn’t give me any choice, he just said he was going out with his “mates” and then left and said he would be back before 10pm but he’s still not home! I’m so angry that he has just left me here with our newborn when he knows I’m struggling but his mum says I’m overreacting and that he’s “entitled to a night out”! I feel like I could just cry to be honest! AIBU?

OP posts:
RunningJo · 26/04/2026 09:35

Bloody hell OP! There is absolute zero excuse for any of his behaviour, I was hoping in some small way he’d arrive late last night full of apologies.

Can you stay with family for a few days, ask someone to come and pick the 3 of you up?. No way I’d be staying if I had another option. Call the midwife and give her your new address if she’s due to come out today, and you can talk to her when she comes.

As his Mum thinks going out was ok, I’d also call her and say you’re leaving, that she should go over to see the state he’s in.
That normally you wouldn’t leave him in such a state, because you’re an adult who isn’t a selfish dick, but now you know it’s totally ‘normal’ / ‘expected’ to disappear to celebrate the birth of your child, that’s what you’re off out to do.
Then leave with your family or friends, and switch your phone off.

I’m not sure tit for tat behaviour is the greatest way to solve problems, but in this instance you can’t stay in the house with him vomiting everywhere, still falling down drunk, when you have 2 children

I truly hope you have someone you can call - even if you only stay out for the day. x

3luckystars · 26/04/2026 09:34

This is as bad as it gets. You poor woman, I hope he doesn’t destroy your life.

LizandDerekGoals · 26/04/2026 09:34

Coffeecherrymama · 26/04/2026 09:31

I have sent a video to his mum and her response was “looks like he had a good night out then”!!!! I’m absolutely raging! He’s still lay on the floor because he’s so drunk!! I’m having to try and clean all his sick up out of the carpet but just feel like I want to cry

This would have been the line crossed for me. It is inconsiderate and disrespectful, then when you called him to get him back after the time he said, he punished you be staying out all night.

His mum sounds awful. She is not a support for you.

Applecup · 26/04/2026 09:34

Coffeecherrymama · 26/04/2026 09:31

I have sent a video to his mum and her response was “looks like he had a good night out then”!!!! I’m absolutely raging! He’s still lay on the floor because he’s so drunk!! I’m having to try and clean all his sick up out of the carpet but just feel like I want to cry

Can you scoop up the kids and leave him to it?

outofideas2 · 26/04/2026 09:34

Is there anyone nearby who can support you @Coffeecherrymama? If you were my daughter, I'd be coming to collect you and the children and you would stay at my house until the dick had cleaned up the house himself. You'd also have the chance to think about what you want to do going forward.

BridgetJonesV2 · 26/04/2026 09:33

Can you go to a friend or relative for the day and leave him to it?

Do better for your kids. This isn't acceptable behaviour and stop trying to convince his mother otherwise, she raised him into the man he is. That's just flogging a dead horse.

Lucy882206 · 26/04/2026 09:31

You need to ask yourself if his behaviour is acceptable to you? You know him better than anyone. Is his behaviour out of character? Or has he always been this shitty and is likely to do it again?

If the answer is the latter, please leave him. He doesn't respect you and you deserve better.

Coffeecherrymama · 26/04/2026 09:31

I have sent a video to his mum and her response was “looks like he had a good night out then”!!!! I’m absolutely raging! He’s still lay on the floor because he’s so drunk!! I’m having to try and clean all his sick up out of the carpet but just feel like I want to cry

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RominaDina · 26/04/2026 09:30

MrsJeanLuc · 26/04/2026 09:29

Oh I very much doubt it. I think skybluepinky is a troll, and that they are getting their rocks off on all the attention they're getting. 🤢

I see!

MrsJeanLuc · 26/04/2026 09:29

RominaDina · 26/04/2026 09:26

Sadly, I think they are.

Oh I very much doubt it. I think skybluepinky is a troll, and that they are getting their rocks off on all the attention they're getting. 🤢

Bundeena · 26/04/2026 09:29

Do you have family or friends who could support you nearby? I'd call them and move to theirs today. I don't mean you have to leave your home forever, just to get yourselves to a safe place for now. I totally appreciate that will be an overwhelming thing to organise with a brand new baby, hopefully someone can help.

And I completely agree with @Passingthrough123 - take photos and video footage.

SilverHeadband · 26/04/2026 09:28

I feel for you OP. Can someone come and collect you? The idea of packing everything up with a newborn and toddler is just awful. But he needs to wake up to an empty house and realise the severity of what he has done. Sending hugs xx

MrsBenedict · 26/04/2026 09:28

Call MIL and make her come and clean up the vomit. Tell her you're leaving him to it. Pack up the kids and go to your families and leave him to stew.

DarkForces · 26/04/2026 09:27

It's not ok to get in that state. You aren't responsible for cleaning up. I'd gather my things, leave a calm note about when you'll return and what you expect to find - clean house at a minimum. Be specific and don't leave him guessing. Make your decisions about next steps from a calmer place. For today just get yourself away and don't clean up his mess

RominaDina · 26/04/2026 09:27

Mamansparkles · 26/04/2026 09:23

OP is the community midwife coming today? They used to come round your first day at home. Tell her everything.
If you don't have a visit booked, call the community team because none of this is fair on you or your children and you deserve some support x

Yes, I think this is good advice. Utilise the support that you have.

KindleAndCake · 26/04/2026 09:26

Can you go to family or friends for the day and MIL come round to take care of her precious DH and clear up his mess? Feel for you OP

RominaDina · 26/04/2026 09:26

AllTheChaos · 26/04/2026 09:23

Are you for fucking real?

Sadly, I think they are.

RominaDina · 26/04/2026 09:25

I wonder where he was, until almost 9am?
It's abhorrent behaviour in any circumstance, never mind when there is a toddler, a newborn and a post partum woman in the house.
Sometimes I'm absolutely amazed at the low bar for men that so many women have on MN.
Surely this is beyond any silly excuses given on here.

AllTheChaos · 26/04/2026 09:23

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Are you for fucking real?

SunnyRedSnail · 26/04/2026 09:23

Coffeecherrymama · 26/04/2026 09:16

I’m absolutely fuming with him! He didn’t answer any calls or messages all night and he’s just come home 20 minutes ago and scared our child and the baby! He’s absolutely steaming drunk (I’m wondering if he’s also taken drugs too?!) and throwing up all over the house and unable to walk as he’s so drunk and I can’t understand a word of what he’s saying because he’s so drunk!! He’s so drunk that he’s now just lay on the floor!! I’m absolutely fuming! How can he think this is ok to do???

Edited

That's horrific.

Can you take the kids and go and stay with your parents or somewhere else. They don't need to see this.

Or I'd phone his mum and tell her she either comes and gets him or the relationship is over.

What an absolute prick!
Where did he go all night??

Mamansparkles · 26/04/2026 09:23

OP is the community midwife coming today? They used to come round your first day at home. Tell her everything.
If you don't have a visit booked, call the community team because none of this is fair on you or your children and you deserve some support x

TheQueenOfTheNight · 26/04/2026 09:23

So he hasn't just gone out and avoided parenting his two children without checking how you felt. He hasn't just avoided the first chance he had to spend time together as a family, a night that only happens once, but he's also caused you stress and anxiety all night and now is causing the same to his three year old? I'd put him out of the house and tell his mum that she and his friends can clean the vomit and take him away. Send video footage to his mum now.

Divebar2021 · 26/04/2026 09:22

Bless you love. Only came back 20minutes ago? What in hell! Is there anyone you can get to come over and scoop you all up and take you to their house? ( alternatively give him a good kicking )

Passingthrough123 · 26/04/2026 09:21

Coffeecherrymama · 26/04/2026 09:16

I’m absolutely fuming with him! He didn’t answer any calls or messages all night and he’s just come home 20 minutes ago and scared our child and the baby! He’s absolutely steaming drunk (I’m wondering if he’s also taken drugs too?!) and throwing up all over the house and unable to walk as he’s so drunk and I can’t understand a word of what he’s saying because he’s so drunk!! He’s so drunk that he’s now just lay on the floor!! I’m absolutely fuming! How can he think this is ok to do???

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Jesus.

I suggest taking some video footage to shame him with later, so he can see the absolute state he was in. It's so beyond unreasonable that he's behaved like this the day his newborn baby arrived home. It's unforgiveable.

Then I might be inclined to send it to his doting mother too, so she can see what a shameful excuse of a son she has.

Is there anyone else IRL you can ask to come and support you today, like your parents or a sibling or friend? Or even go to their house?

Douchey · 26/04/2026 09:20

Coffeecherrymama · 26/04/2026 09:16

I’m absolutely fuming with him! He didn’t answer any calls or messages all night and he’s just come home 20 minutes ago and scared our child and the baby! He’s absolutely steaming drunk (I’m wondering if he’s also taken drugs too?!) and throwing up all over the house and unable to walk as he’s so drunk and I can’t understand a word of what he’s saying because he’s so drunk!! He’s so drunk that he’s now just lay on the floor!! I’m absolutely fuming! How can he think this is ok to do???

Edited

What a dick. Send pics to his mother that defended his actions and have her clean up his mess. He shouldn't be around the kids in that state.

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