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Aibu to call dh selfish over scan issue

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Vijac · 07/05/2014 22:39

We had our 12 week scan and went to book in our 20 week one. Dh said 'oh I just thought it would be really special for my mother to see a scan esp as this will be our last one. I said, no you're only allowed 1 person. He said oh well we can always ask and maybe swap over. I said, do you not want to see the whole scan, I would be uncomfortable with that etc. Then later we were in the car speaking to mil about other things and dh said 'this is our scan, maybe you can move various dates around so that you'll make it'. I said think it will be difficult to move dates, one person allowed etc but trying to be tactful. Then tonight mil over and in front of her dh says so I really hope you can make the scan etc. Anyway went into various other conversations (eg. what about my mum) but ended up blowing up, making me feel very uncomfortable in front of mil. Told him he doesn't put me first and is selfish. Which he thought was totally unreasonable. Who is bu? Ps. Thanks if you got this far!

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yomellamoHelly · 08/05/2014 09:39

Scan with ds2 showed problems with his stomach. Scan with dd showed problems with her heart. Would not have wanted anyone there for that kind of news apart from dh (even though in my case he wasn't there). Both caused a lot of concern / follow-up appointments.

VampyreofTimeandMemory · 08/05/2014 10:27

if your dh and his dm want her to see a scan that much, she can pay for a private one, can't she?

2rebecca · 08/05/2014 10:58

Surely he can't book the private scan(if you decide you want one) until he knows all is fine with the NHS one so there is no point picking a date yet.
I still find it odd that anyone regards an ultrasound scan as family entertainment, on the NHS or privately.

Sister77 · 08/05/2014 19:38

I've got some rellies visiting from abroad, can they come? They are always available and live a good day out. (Ask your DH if he's providing lunch and attendance certificates).
YANBU

heraldgerald · 08/05/2014 19:56

Can I just say that my sil was present at a scan in which I received very difficult news about the baby. She was a total ducking nightmare and made the whole thing even, if possible, worse. I learnt never to take anyone to a scan except d h the hard way. Don't do it.

RedRoom · 08/05/2014 20:24

YANBU. Although they can be wonderful things, sometimes scans can indicate that there are problems and be very distressing. He needs to be more sensitive to that. I wouldn't want my stomach being poked about by a scanner who is looking for abnormalities while my MIL was sitting there for the entertainment. It's intrusive. It's a medical test, not a bloody film premiere for his mum to gawp at.

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