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DH grunting with dressing gown of doom

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Littlemissdaredevil · 16/02/2020 04:37

DH has a ‘bad’ shoulder. The non-stop grunting every time he moves is driving me mad. Even picking up the remote control deserves a little grunt. He’s also wearing the dressing gown of doom. In the meantime he is doing zero in the house due to his injury. I’m heavily pregnant and working FT.
For reference he hasn’t been off work, won’t see the GP, won’t got to the shop 1 minute walk away to get some ibuprofen, and was able to play football a couple of days ago. I wish he would just go and lie in bed then at least I wouldn’t have to put up with the grunting and shuffling.

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Greenpolkadot · 16/02/2020 04:52

Ahhh op, this is just typical of men. But irritating all the same. Can you imagine if men had babies.. Doesn't bare thinking about.
Love the 'dressing gown of doom'

BusterGonad · 16/02/2020 04:57

Dressing gown of doom! Ha ha

Sparklfairy · 16/02/2020 04:59

It sounds like he's pretty selective as to whether it stops him doing things he wants Hmm tell him to get some painkillers down him and get on with it

Sarcelle · 16/02/2020 05:15

I have a shoulder injury. It is bloody painful. The bad news it can take up to 2 years for it to go.....

GiveHerHellFromUs · 16/02/2020 05:31

I'd have to call him out on it!

Her0utdoors · 16/02/2020 05:42

You're about to have a baby so of course he needs you to understand it's all about him.

MaxPaddyandHarry · 16/02/2020 05:45

This is just like my husband. We all dread him hurting himself or being ill!

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Littlemissdaredevil · 16/02/2020 05:48

I don’t doubt he is some pain or discomfort but it’s the oscar winning woe is me performance that goes along with it that pisses me off (this happens with every single minor cough, cold or ailment.

It’s also the double standard that women are expected to suck it up. I’m heavily pregnant and if my back is hurting and I need to sit down and rest for 30 mins I’m treated as though I’m being a drama queen

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Littlemissdaredevil · 16/02/2020 05:53

Basically, it’s muscular around the shoulder blade area. I’ve suggested ibuprofen, deep heat, hot bath, etc.

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DonKeyshot · 16/02/2020 05:58

As any movement of the arm attached to the 'bad shoulder'will cause him pain the first step is to immobilise the arm in question.

Encourage him to remove the dressing gown of doom and use bandages to strap the arm securely to his body while ensuring that his unaffected shoulder and arm are free of any encumbrance.

Having stopped his grunting reduced his pain, present him with a list of jobs that can be done one-handed, such as hoovering, dusting, cleaning the lavatory, bath, etc, and making cups of tea/coffee.

Tell him you'll wash his dressing gown and put it on boil wash make a note to buy him a less doom-laden garment for his birthday/Christmas.

Relieve him of the onerous task of operating the remote for the next few days and get some practise in while lolling on the sofa as he goes about his chores. Feel free to remind him of your taste in cuppas - i.e with/without sugar, milk etc.

Fgs don't let him take to his bed as the grunting will rise to megadecibel level until he''s thoroughly tired out and ready to sleep.

cleaning247 · 16/02/2020 06:00

Unless he's taking painkillers and anti inflammatorys regularly- no fucking sympathy. My husband will complain for hours about ailments without taking painkillers. It's tempting to recommend you some things that might help but I won't because it's just enabling him. Head to another room with a stash of snacks and ignore him. (But do get ready for his shoulder to play up while you're giving birth!!) 😂 good luck

Weenurse · 16/02/2020 06:05

Anyone with a patio in need of renovation, just in case?

NeverGuessWho · 16/02/2020 06:06

I can relate to this. 💐

The grunting...constant attention seeking

Even more annoying and pathetic when you’re so heavily pregnant, though.

triptrapdollydumpling · 16/02/2020 06:16

Unfortunately, if the dressing gown of doom has come out there will be no respite for many days. FlowersCake

FrockFrockFrockityFrock · 16/02/2020 06:25

oscar winning woe is me performance

This is funny af.

KaleidoscopeEyes · 16/02/2020 06:27

God they're so annoying.

Roselilly36 · 16/02/2020 06:43

I have a shoulder problem at the moment and it is really painful, tell him to see GP, for physio and possible other treatment. Good luck OP.

Veterinari · 16/02/2020 06:53

If it's muscular it may we'll be associated with his sleeping position - does he sleep on his side?

Regardless you need to tell him to grow the fuck up. If he's well enough to work and play footie, he can contribute around the house!

userabcname · 16/02/2020 07:04

Pfft. If he's not sympathetic to you then show him none. Also point out that if a sore shoulder means no housework then childbirth definitely means no housework until you're completely healed. Get your dressing gown ready OP!

ChasingRainbows19 · 16/02/2020 07:33

Shoulder/neck pain is annoying as it's every time you move you feel it. However he can play football? If he can do that he can help around the bloody house. Football won't help it but pain relief, heat and gentle movement will!!

ClaraLane · 16/02/2020 07:37

My husband has a cold. I have had one cold, I’ve now got his cold too. I’m also 14 weeks pregnant and have hyperemesis so the coughing makes me throw up. He’s kept me awake most of the night coughing yet I’m downstairs with the toddler and he’s upstairs coughing and rolling around in bed.

kateandme · 16/02/2020 07:53

oh no.the dressing gown!once he forgets to tie it at the middle walking round chest out, you know you need to call in backup.good luck to you,godspeed.

Patroclus · 16/02/2020 08:02

Cant be bloody doing with it when people pretend they're too hard for painkillers but then spend the rest of their time whining about a minor injury. Its something thats creeped into mental health as well.

SnorkMaiden81 · 16/02/2020 08:15

It's not just The Dress Gown of Doom is it, it's The Slipper Shuffle of Suffering too.

You have my sympathy.

Okbutno · 16/02/2020 08:23

Oooh that's annoying. The dressing gown of doom is not a good sign. Could a tactic be to act really worried. Some acting required. Say I'm so concerned your in the much pain I need you to go to the GP tomorrow. What if it serious blah blah.... Could you go with him? Say you're worried as you're pregnant about something happening to him.
Hopefully GP will just say painkillers are needed and it's no big deal.
That doesn't deal with today though....