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Or was this really a horrible thing to say (pregnancy loss related)

73 replies

NotBurpeesAgain · 17/12/2017 10:45

I am 3 months pregnant with DC4 and was told a few days ago that the baby will not survive.
DH has not been especially supportive and told me several things I find very hard to forgive.
Yesterday night, once the DCs were in bed, I started to cry. He watched me for a few minutes without trying to comfort me and finally asked "When this is over, how long is it going to take you to move on to something else?"
He is on the phone chatting happily with a family member (he refuses to tell his family about the pregnancy - I wonder if he is ashamed the baby is "not normal") and I want to run away and Never come back. AIBU?

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isthismummy · 17/12/2017 10:47

I'm so sorry to hear of what you are going through.

Your H ( he doesn't deserve the D) is a dick. Is he normally so utterly lacking in empathy?

Wellonlyifihavetoo · 17/12/2017 10:51

What a complete and utter cunt. I’m so sorry you are going through this, especially with no support. Do you have support from other family so you don’t have to rely on that cretin?
Flowers

RandomMess · 17/12/2017 10:52

@NotBurpeesAgain

I have been reading many of your posts, your H is nasty - make your plans to leave, do you want your DC to believe this is how you treat someone? This is way more than his awful attitude to your current devastating news/situation.

Thanks
Rebeccaslicker · 17/12/2017 10:52

Literally the last thing you need on top of the worst news you could have had at the worst time of the year. So sorry OP. I don't care if he's hiding his feelings or if he has no feelings - neither end of that spectrum is a good reason to make you feel like shit.

OnTheRise · 17/12/2017 10:53

It's a pretty thoughtless thing to say, yes. But it does sound like he might still be in shock about the news, and feel frozen and not know how to react appropriately.

If he's usually lovely, give him time to find his way through this.

I am so sorry, Burpees.

NotBurpeesAgain · 17/12/2017 10:54

There has been abuse for several years (I found lots of help and advice on MN). I do not want to do anything now because I am probably not thinking straight, but I think this Is going to be the last straw.

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Bombardier25966 · 17/12/2017 10:55

It's a horrible thing to say. You're grieving for a child you'll never get to know, and that's as valid as any other grief. For many of us that never really goes away, it gets easier but that feeling will still appear and knock you for six.

This should have been my child's first Christmas, January my child's first birthday. Anybody that has an issue with me (or you) quietly acknowledging such events is an arse, and it's them that has the problem and not you.

ferntwist · 17/12/2017 10:57

OP my heart goes out to you. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve had miscarriages in the 12th week and I know how much you will be hurting and in shock. He should never have let you cry alone like that and his comment was very cruel. It sounds like he’s taking his anger about what is happening out on you. Of course you should be able to tell friends and family if you want to. This is your pregnancy and your lost baby. He can’t control you.

CharisMama · 17/12/2017 11:04

Wow. I'm really sorry about your baby.

I hope the thing that you "move on to next" is thinking about how you deserve more. :-/

Mxyzptlk · 17/12/2017 11:05

That is a horrible thing to say and doesn't even make sense as you can't know how you'll feel.
If he's being unsupportive to you, in general, try to ignore him as much as you can while you are going through this awful time.
(((hugs)))

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GreenTulips · 17/12/2017 11:13

That's fucking harsh!

How's dare you not consider people feelings about a new life! How horrible

Wellonlyifihavetoo · 17/12/2017 11:14

Roomgr 🖕🏻Reported.

DuchessofManchester · 17/12/2017 11:15

You nasty piece of shot roomgr. Reported your vile comment

yippyyappy · 17/12/2017 11:16

Dont feed the trolls people.

Op I sending you healing thoughts. X

Missingstreetlife · 17/12/2017 11:17

So sorry. Maybe for ever, tho it will get better. Is he hiding grief or just a pig? Look after yourself, get out when you can.

yippyyappy · 17/12/2017 11:17

Seriously, ignore. They only do it for the comments. Give them the time they deserve. None.

JustVent · 17/12/2017 11:28

That’s abominable. Why is he being such an unsupportive bastard?
Is he usually this bad when things are tough? Did he want the baby?

Something similar happened to me in the summer, DH really didn’t want the baby. He was supportive though.

You deserve support, time and love.
I’m so sorry to hear about your baby. It’s so hard isn’t it?

chickenowner · 17/12/2017 11:31

I have read some nasty thing on MN but I think this is the worst.

Please at least consider making plans to leave this man. He is cruel and doesn't care about your or your baby.

Rudgie47 · 17/12/2017 11:45

Sorry your going through this.
When you've got yourself sorted do yourself a massive favour and tell him to fuck off and that its over.
Even if you struggle its better than being with a first class bastard like him.

NotBurpeesAgain · 17/12/2017 11:57

He has invited some clients for coffee This afternoon. I am not playing the role of the cheerful hostess. I think I am going to do some Christmas shopping and come back when they have left.

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PerryPerryThePlatypus · 17/12/2017 12:10

He's a horrible person. You are worth so much more than being the dirt on the bottom of his shoe.

NotBurpeesAgain · 17/12/2017 13:52

He is stonewalling me now. I cannot take it any more. If I did not have 3 other children I would die with my baby. I told him I was going to do a food shop. He did not even look at me. I am sitting in my car now. I cannot drive, I am crying too Much. All I wanted was a little love and support.

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ferntwist · 17/12/2017 16:11

What a heartless bastard OP. I’ve never said this before on MN, but seriously LTB. You and your children deserve better than this. There is something wrong with him. If he can’t give you emotional support, he can’t give you anything. How are you feeling now, are you still out?

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