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To ask my parents if they were having sex, and if so request that they don't?

188 replies

Cubee · 16/10/2014 13:16

:D

I am in the bizarre situation of being temporarily trapped at my parent's house. I have a badly broken leg and am bed bound and drugged to the max.

They are doing a stellar job taking care of me and my young children (I'm a single parent, kids under 5). So awkward as this arrangement initially felt, it is working out nicely. I think they have been ace, and really appreciate them.

However...

Part of the arrangement is that my 1 yr old is sharing their room rather than mine. Like I say, they are ace. I get to sleep alone for the first time ever. Though clearly it is not that fun,what with the pain and all.

Last night I awoke to what appeared to be the sound of my parents. .. ahem... doing the deed. Quietly mind. Think squeaking mattress rather than whoops of ecstasy. I briefly thought "Ffs, go to sleep! " and then suddenly remembered the baby was in there too.

So I rang my little bell.

No change. Squeaking continued. Possible moans.

So I picked up the box of tissues by my bed and hurled them across the hallway. I was hoping to hit their door. I missed. Instead the cats sprung to action and began that horrendous sprinting about the house like a herd of elephants lark cats only seem to do at night. And frankly that is terrifying when you are stuck in bed with a broken leg jutting out invitingly like a cat sized springboard. So I lay still in the hope that cats wouldn't notice me. Luckily the tissues seemed to keep them occupied.

Anyway I must have fallen asleep then. Now, I don't know for sure what they were up. I am on some pretty heavy meds for a start. ;)

AIBU to ask my parents if they were shagging with my baby in the room? WIBU to request that they don't?

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Bunbaker · 16/10/2014 19:59

"I'm surprised so many people would be ok with it,"

I'm surprised at so many prudes on here. DD had breathing issues as a baby and had a tracheostomy. She slept in our bedroom until she was three. Make of that what you will.

WhatWouldCaitlinDo · 16/10/2014 20:15

This thread is hysterical. I am dying of laughter.

But seriously, the one year old would have no clue what is going on, even if he woke. Your parents are being so helpful and accommodating. Next time just put your fingers in your ears.

SirChenjin · 16/10/2014 21:13

BUN - it's already been explained by those of us you refer to as prudes (or, those who have a different opinion to you). Having sex whilst your own baby is sleeping beside you is one thing, but having sex whilst someone else's baby is beside you is something very different. In this case it was quiet sex - which I still think is not on - but I wouldn't have liked to think my child was in the same room as a couple who were going at it hammer and tongs whilst they were looking after him/her.

makeminered · 16/10/2014 21:36

That's why kids were sent to Sunday school in the past, so parents could get some privacy...

Iggly · 16/10/2014 21:40

This: Having sex whilst your own baby is sleeping beside you is one thing, but having sex whilst someone else's baby is beside you is something very different

I find it odd

furcoatbigknickers · 16/10/2014 21:45

The one year would have been asleep. Im sure they werent re inacting the kama sutra.Shock

SirChenjin · 16/10/2014 21:45

Weren't parents in Church while their children in Sunday school? Confused

MIL and FIL used to DTD every Saturday morning. Their door was locked and DH and DSIL were told to keep out and entertain themselves while the sounds of 'silent sex' could be heard clearly. He's still a bit traumatised by it all to this day.

MIL is very open about sex unfortunately - I once had to listen to a long story (on a busy train FFS) about her vaginal polyps and the effect they had on their sex life. The girl opposite was clearly listening, judging from the way her shoulders were shaking behind her magazine. I know more about my MIL's sex life/clitoris/climaxes/bodily functions than I care to

furcoatbigknickers · 16/10/2014 21:46

How about a baby monitor with two way function?Confused

ByTheWishingWell · 16/10/2014 21:55

Bunbaker, I don't think I'm a prude. I have no issues with sex (I enjoy it just as much as the next person), I just choose not to do it with my daughter present. She sleeps in our room too, but we don't go to bed with her at 7:30pm, so we have plenty of time to have sex elsewhere.

Marcelinewhyareyousomean · 16/10/2014 22:10

When I was about 20 I stayed in a friend's house when she still lived with her parents. We went home from work and her mum had locked her out. When she opened the door her mom made it clear that she was getting ready because she had something special planned for her father when he got home from work. We were told not to come home before 2am. Friend was very blase.

Bettercallsaul1 · 16/10/2014 22:32

OP, you want to complain to your parents while in bed with a broken limb? You haven't a leg to stand on.

Lweji · 16/10/2014 22:38

She does have one leg to stand on. Just not two.

Bettercallsaul1 · 16/10/2014 22:45

You're right, Lwegi - there's nothing to stop her hopping across to her parents' room and beating on the door with one of her crutches.

Bettercallsaul1 · 16/10/2014 22:48

That bell is pure laziness.

Lweji · 16/10/2014 22:56

Maybe not, as she is on drugs.

CrashDiveOnMingoCity · 16/10/2014 22:57

I don't often have a giggle at MN but I've made an exception for this fantastic thread.

Bettercallsaul1 · 16/10/2014 23:00

OP's parents' house sounds a real den of iniquity with all these drugs and wild sex.

Thisvehicleisreversing · 16/10/2014 23:06

Don't forget the crazy pussy Grin

Fabulous46 · 16/10/2014 23:40

Don't forget the crazy pussy. Grin Cheers for making me snort and wake my DH who gets up at 4am. He didn't appear to understand the bell or the crazy pussy as he banged into the wall heading to the loo. I was apparently "shaking the bed" when he came back and it's MY fault he can't get back to sleep. Not that I'm lying here with tears running down my face or anything.

singaporefling · 16/10/2014 23:41

I just had to try the 'pulling the cheek away' thing to see what it sounded like - it's quite 'accurate' isn't it Blush

nocoolnamesleft · 16/10/2014 23:55

I think the OP is jealous of her parents. Just because she cannot, at present, get her own leg over is no reason to ban her parents from conjugal interaction. Grin

SixPeaches · 17/10/2014 00:55

Add message | Report | Message poster Fabulous46 Thu 16-Oct-14 23:40:29
Don't forget the crazy pussy. grin Cheers for making me snort and wake my DH who gets up at 4am. He didn't appear to understand the bell or the crazy pussy as he banged into the wall heading to the loo. I was apparently "shaking the bed" when he came back and it's MY fault he can't get back to sleep. Not that I'm lying here with tears running down my face or anything

Hahahaha. I've just done the same to my husband.

Cariad007 · 17/10/2014 03:04

This is going to wind up in Classics isn't it?

TJH1 · 17/10/2014 07:45

Where's the 'like' button when you need it? What a great thread, get well soon op

Lweji · 17/10/2014 07:46

I hope you had a quieter night. Grin

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