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Poo-gate, what to do?

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notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 05:00

To be honest I just need to rant, I know IANBU but don't know what to do except seethe.

Just before LTB comments start- DH is usually lovely and rarely drinks.

DH went out last night- fine. He had no key and was utterly incoherent when I tried to call/text so I waited up until 2am for him to get home so I could lock up. Then went to bed and he was snoring- I kid you not- like he had some sort of jet engine installed in his chest. He also kept violently shaking and making the bed move like there was some sort of earthquake. He seemed fine medically, just very very drunk. I'm 7 months pregnant, perpetually exhausted, and can barely sleep as it is so obviously couldn't cope with this. He wouldn't stop it or wake up fully when I asked (yelled) at him to go and sleep on the sofa if he was so drunk, and in fact kept telling me to fuck off. So, 2.30am I get my stuff and go sleep on the sofa, which isn't the comfiest when heavily pregnant but is better than a bed installed with earthquake plates.

I must've fallen asleep because at 4am I am awoken by all the lights suddenly being on and an almightly banging in the hallway and kitchen. The washing machine is also inexplicibly on and so obviously the whole living room/kitchen wall has decided to get in on the action and is being as loud as it can possibly be. I try and sleep through it for about 20 minutes before getting up to see what on earth is going on. DH is now fast asleep again, sprawled across the whole bed, but there is a massive stinking pile of poo on the hallway carpet, with splatters leading in to the kitchen. The bathtub is FULL of what I can only describe as poo-confetti. Everything stinks. It's not diarrhea- I'd be a little more understanding of that- but actual solid poo. Now I'm awake (as are, unfortunately, my nostrils) I can't get back to sleep. My back and legs are killing me from sitting/lying on the sofa but absolutely no way do I want to get back in to bed with him (doubt he'd even make room) and I am refusing to clean up on principle but the whole downstairs utterly reeks. He won't clean up- he's still totally incoherent and is refusing to move out of bed.

So now I'm sat here on the sofa, in pain and furious, unable to sleep. What on earth do I do now? I've nowhere to go without a 2+ hour drive which I'm too tired for. What on earth do I do when he wakes up/what is an appropriate punishment/way for him to make up for this? Utterly grossed out and fuming.

OP posts:
notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 19:40

Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 11:23

Just reading thread now ( in disbelief) but as an initial question to get this straight in my head: you don’t have a (sick) dog do you?

No pets, no.

OP posts:
Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 19:41

Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 19:40

I think on balance it’s probably drugs. I can’t understand an obvious link to an affair?

Anyway, I guess we should leave it if OP has not volunteered.

Nightowl1234 · 30/12/2023 19:41

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 19:38

Really? I had no idea. Hit me like a tonne of bricks.

Can you update us, OP? What happened?

Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 19:43

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 19:40

No pets, no.

Oh hello OP I didn’t recognise you at first. We were worrying about you. Hope all ok and you have support?

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 19:44

He cheated- not going to go in to more details and it wasn't last night but has been a reoccuring thing (at random) for a while. He cleaned up (badly) the mess in the bathroom and on the carpet before leaving. Washing machine is yet to be sorted.

Thanks for the support. I just don't have any energy right now but I do really appreciate it.

OP posts:
notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 19:45

He swears no drugs were involved- I don't think they were to be honest.

OP posts:
drowningintinsel · 30/12/2023 19:45

I'm so sorry. Hope you're ok

Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 19:46

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 19:44

He cheated- not going to go in to more details and it wasn't last night but has been a reoccuring thing (at random) for a while. He cleaned up (badly) the mess in the bathroom and on the carpet before leaving. Washing machine is yet to be sorted.

Thanks for the support. I just don't have any energy right now but I do really appreciate it.

Of course you don’t have the energy. I had every hope it wasn’t that and was trying to convince myself otherwise. I’m just so sorry.

Woahyeahyeahyeah · 30/12/2023 19:46

Hi @notallmenbutalwaysaman Just thread through the whole thread. Jeez what a day you've had! ☹️ I hope you're ok and have family / friends local to support you Flowers

PriOn1 · 30/12/2023 19:51

Oh, that’s just awful. So sorry to hear that.

It might be worth starting a new thread on Relationships if you want practical support in getting through this. There are some wonderfully strong and practical women there.

Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 19:54

Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 19:46

Of course you don’t have the energy. I had every hope it wasn’t that and was trying to convince myself otherwise. I’m just so sorry.

Just hugs to you OP. You’ve done nothing wrong. Stay true to yourself and your LO. X

LividStrike · 30/12/2023 19:57

Women are strong.

You will come out of this a warrior.

Good luck.

LaurieStrode · 30/12/2023 19:59

What a nightmare. Can you call an emergency firm to deal with the carpet, washing machine, etc.? Blame it on a guest or something.

Can't even imagine what is running through your mind. Do you have to return to work on Tuesday or do you have any free time to sort things out? I assume the relationship is about over...

Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 20:02

LaurieStrode · 30/12/2023 19:59

What a nightmare. Can you call an emergency firm to deal with the carpet, washing machine, etc.? Blame it on a guest or something.

Can't even imagine what is running through your mind. Do you have to return to work on Tuesday or do you have any free time to sort things out? I assume the relationship is about over...

OP was right . Let’s forget the carpet.

LaurieStrode · 30/12/2023 20:07

Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 20:02

OP was right . Let’s forget the carpet.

Well, presumably she has to live there for the time being. I wouldn't want to be treading through poorly-cleaned-up adult human shit, or taking my delicates out of a shitty washing machine.

Do you suggest it just be left to fester? Along with the bedsheets he subsequently used and god only knows what else?

Tilllly · 30/12/2023 20:17

Oh @notallmenbutalwaysaman I am so bloody sorry to hear this
FWIW, I didn't see anything more to it

I wish I had some clever words to ease this horror for you

Howbizarre22 · 30/12/2023 20:28

OP I’m so sorry. Best of luck with getting your ducks in a row and moving on from this loser.

Itsokay2020 · 30/12/2023 20:35

@notallmenbutalwaysaman was really hoping not to read your update. The vindictive part of me would send the photos of his shit on the carpet and send it to the other OW with a message of thanks for taking him off your hands. It won’t feel
like it right now, but you can do better and absolutely do not deserve any of this.

Calliopespa · 30/12/2023 20:35

LaurieStrode · 30/12/2023 20:07

Well, presumably she has to live there for the time being. I wouldn't want to be treading through poorly-cleaned-up adult human shit, or taking my delicates out of a shitty washing machine.

Do you suggest it just be left to fester? Along with the bedsheets he subsequently used and god only knows what else?

It’s not that Laurie. I just don’t think she’s ready to face it just yet.

Nightowl1234 · 30/12/2023 21:18

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 19:44

He cheated- not going to go in to more details and it wasn't last night but has been a reoccuring thing (at random) for a while. He cleaned up (badly) the mess in the bathroom and on the carpet before leaving. Washing machine is yet to be sorted.

Thanks for the support. I just don't have any energy right now but I do really appreciate it.

So sorry, OP. Please look after yourself and your baby.

Sleepsleepsleep123 · 30/12/2023 21:21

Poor poor you. I hope you're ok and not on your own. What a totally hellish situation xxx

ThePoshUns · 30/12/2023 21:25

That's dreadful OP.
Sending you virtual hugs.

grimcas · 30/12/2023 21:25

Oh dear OP. No woman needs a cheater who shites all over the house.

I swear men are generally an absolute waste of space.

whitebreadjamsandwich · 30/12/2023 21:31

Oh I am sorry OP

BluebellsareBlue · 30/12/2023 21:34

I am so sorry. I'm glad you are now aware of what type of man he is. I take it something happened last night for him to tell you this morning?

You will get through this!!!

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