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To be fuming at DH not doing chores while I'm in hospital?

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WanderingStar1 · 13/02/2017 11:07

Have been in nearly a week with unexplained chest pains. DH had to take a few hours off work on wed to do the school run and then do one packed lunch Thurs then take the children swimming. He has now taken three days off this week (works mon to wed then 'farms' in between) as it's half term. He has done a few loads in the dishwasher and bathed the children last night. He fed them junk a few evenings and took them to 89 yr old MIL for a couple of proper meals.
Today I heard I will be here at least a couple more days so rang to ask him to do a load of washing - not least to get the swim stuff ready for next Thurs. He said he had dried that all out though hadn't rinsed it, and it was fine. He said they don't need to do any washing as haven't made anything dirty. When I suggested clean pj's he said there are plenty so old ones can just go in the washbin. I also asked if he could clean the loos and blip the hoover round but he just said 'that can wait, it won't hurt for one week.
He then rang back and said if I was so desperate I could tell his mum what I want washed and he'll take it to her and she'll Tumble dry it and it will all be done. I was furious at it would take twice as long to explain twice, and I just thought he could get one load of undies and towels etc done just to save total chaos when I get back. He won't listen when I say it's a 2 minute job and anyway the kids can work the machine, I'm stuck here and totally fed up and he's just happy for it all to pile up till I get back!! I do normally do all the house stuff while he does the 'mans' jobs, but he does nothing in the evenings this time of year plus he goes out two nights a week and most Sundays so he isn't exactly hard done by. Aibu???

OP posts:
SteppingOnToes · 16/02/2017 13:20

OP I hope you are recovering well. Just a little post to say I've been thinking (and worrying) about you

Ethylred · 16/02/2017 15:26

OP, your husband said "that can wait", not "that can wait until you get home." And his mother seems happy to help. So let him get on with things in his way.

Chickennuggetfeeder · 16/02/2017 17:17

Also been wondering how you are. Hope your feeling better Flowers

llangennith · 16/02/2017 17:28

I'm no medic but I'd hazard a guess your chest pains are caused by the stress of being married to this waste of space.

WanderingStar1 · 19/02/2017 00:09

Thanks Stepping and Chicken, and everyone else for your kind comments and support. They finally did the last test (an angiogram, very weird sensation) on Tuesday and I got the all clear - hooray!! It seems to have been an inflammation caused by a virus - have to go for a check in 3 months but hopefully no long term problems! Anyway, am back home and have had three lovely days meeting up with friends and family and going for lovely walks outdoors, in the fresh air! Think I went a bit stir crazy in there and needed to let off steam, but DH is great at all the things I married him for, just rubbish at housework! He did do a load of washing in the end, and obv thought it was a bigger deal than it actually was, so perhaps that explains his reluctance (ish)? And tbf, I have always avoided learning to use the ride on lawnmower, or the chainsaw for logs, so those have to remain his jobs - so maybe I'm not perfect either. But I was just soooo cross at the time!!!! Thanks for letting me moan....... Cake

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TathitiPete · 19/02/2017 05:47

Glad to hear your good news Star Flowers

mathanxiety · 19/02/2017 06:35

So how often does he use the chainsaw or the lawn mower, and how often do you use the washing machine?

Phineyj · 19/02/2017 07:20

I am sure that for certain types of men, lawn mower (ride on?) and chainsawing count as fun. DH would agree (engineer). Get well soon and have a focused chat with DH once you feel more yourself. Does he care about what he is role modelling to the DC?

Hissy · 19/02/2017 08:22

I too think this is an opportunity to redress a few things here and there.

He's not pulling his weight wrt housework if he doesn't know how to wash clothes or feed the kids

Juveniledelinquent · 19/02/2017 08:51

Wonderful news Flowers

c3pu · 19/02/2017 09:32

Sounds like you need to hire someone to help out around the house.

And by help out around the house, I mean kick your DH in the nuts until he picks up the slack.

unlucky83 · 19/02/2017 11:15

Glad you are ok but I also think you need to get your DP to step up...
FYI I went on a chainsawing course and chainsaw logs for pleasure ....it is actually quite satisfying
I understand that it can be a chore if you are dependent on the logs.
But if the log burner is an addition to central heating -something that is just nice to have - not essential - that is completely different. You can easily get ahead (you have to to let the wood season) and just do until you are bored /had enough etc. And you could buy in wood - outsource that.
Unlike things like washing and cooking where it has to be done by a certain time.
Lawn mowing -is more of a chore -but on a ride on mower? not so much ...

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