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Poo-gate, what to do?

310 replies

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:
GreatGateauxsby · 30/12/2023 09:08

Good for you for taking decisive action and not putting up with the literal and metaphorical shit.

sorry this is happening at 7m pregnant

please seek support in real life and be kind to yourself.

Jellybean85 · 30/12/2023 09:08

Sorry to hear you've had such a rough night. He sounds really awful, no one deserves this let alone when pregnant

ripplingwater · 30/12/2023 09:09

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 09:06

Fucking hell, what a night. Anyway something else came out when he woke up (still very drunk) and now poo-gate is the least of my worries. Thank you for all the replies and support but I need to leave the thread now as I think I am actually in shock. He has been thrown out temporarily whilst I think.

So sorry OP- this sounds awful. I hope you're ok and have support around you. Well done for kicking him out

BritneyBookClubPresident · 30/12/2023 09:09

Sorry to see your update OP. I hope you have RL support

Grimchmas · 30/12/2023 09:10

whyhere · 30/12/2023 08:53

While I completely agree with everyone's revulsion, and with the view that it is in no way the OP's responsibility to deal with the mess, would any of the women who've posted here honestly trust a man to clean up this total chaos to the required standard? I wouldn't.

I do share your concerns, but think about what you've said for a minute. Are we really saying that men are incompetent at cleaning and sanitising properly? That's helluva sexist, and he doesn't actually seem like he's incompetent while sober.

He also needs the full cleaning up the literal shit show experience to reflect on the consequences of his actions.

And if his weaponised incompetence means he doesn't do it properly and that he then needs to repaint the walls/ replace the carpet/washing machine, then he absolutely needs to do those things too. Oh dear, what a shame, so sad.

OP needs to stand back and let him take the fall 100% on this one. What he does will give her valuable data, frankly on which the future of their relationship will hang. Getting drunk, being an asshole while drunk then emptying that asshole throughout the house is one thing. If he doesn't step up and make good both the physical and the relationship repercussions, that's even worse. And even worse than drunk shit tornado is a pretty fucking low bar.

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/12/2023 09:10

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 09:06

Fucking hell, what a night. Anyway something else came out when he woke up (still very drunk) and now poo-gate is the least of my worries. Thank you for all the replies and support but I need to leave the thread now as I think I am actually in shock. He has been thrown out temporarily whilst I think.

Sounds like been unfaithful

Sorry having to deal with this

Take care of yourself

WickDittington · 30/12/2023 09:10

So sorry for the more serious news @notallmenbutalwaysaman Hope you have some time to think about what YOU want.

HomiesAlone · 30/12/2023 09:11

I am so sorry OP x

Grimchmas · 30/12/2023 09:11

Oh god I've just seen the update. Sending you huge, sanitary hugs xxx

giraffetrousers · 30/12/2023 09:12

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 09:06

Fucking hell, what a night. Anyway something else came out when he woke up (still very drunk) and now poo-gate is the least of my worries. Thank you for all the replies and support but I need to leave the thread now as I think I am actually in shock. He has been thrown out temporarily whilst I think.

Sorry OP- sounds like he cheated too. Please think very very carefully about taking him back. If he can do this to you whilst pregnant it speaks volumes about his character. None of it good.

thehistorymum · 30/12/2023 09:12

So sorry OP. Look after yourself and really hope you’ve got someone who can come and help you

Motnight · 30/12/2023 09:12

Good luck, Op.

MeridianB · 30/12/2023 09:12

Please don’t clean it up, OP. It’s a health hazard for you - CDiff, EColi, Noro and Rotovirus risks. Nasty for anyone but really dangerous for you and your baby.

I’d pack a bag and be gone for a few days.

And I totally agree with all the others saying this needs a total reset, not flowers. This isn’t about his embarrassment. It’s about him committing to change and stop doing this.

Men who think it’s ok to be ‘nasty’ now and then can become abusive, especially when their partners are pregnant or when the baby comes. Please put yourself and your child first - this vile man is putting himself first. 🌺

AnneValentine · 30/12/2023 09:13

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 30/12/2023 09:06

Fucking hell, what a night. Anyway something else came out when he woke up (still very drunk) and now poo-gate is the least of my worries. Thank you for all the replies and support but I need to leave the thread now as I think I am actually in shock. He has been thrown out temporarily whilst I think.

I hope you are ok.

it was clear there was more to it.

crumblingschools · 30/12/2023 09:15

I’m so sorry you are going through this.

I hope you don’t have to clear up the mess though

LaurieStrode · 30/12/2023 09:16

You have my utmost sympathy.💐

Not sure how a relationship rebounds from this. I couldn't look at him the same after seeing shit all over.

PrueRamsay · 30/12/2023 09:16

So sorry OP. The vipers will be here for you if you need further support.

In the meantime, please get real life support from friends/family. 💐

MummyofTw0 · 30/12/2023 10:07

Oh gosh. Sending love and support xx

EmmaGrundyForPM · 30/12/2023 10:11

Sorry to read your update OP.

We are here if you need us

Snowflakecookie1989 · 30/12/2023 10:12

Hope you're ok. Be kind to yourself 💐

Ponoka7 · 30/12/2023 10:14

margotrose · 30/12/2023 08:37

Why do you never hear stories about women shitting on the floor or pissing in wardrobes when they're drunk?

I would be seriously rethinking my relationship at this point. Eurgh.

I've told the story on here about my friend who used to. She'd piss in suitcases as well. I think that we just don't find it funny and are judged differently so don't share.

Itsallsostressful · 30/12/2023 10:16

So sorry things have taken another turn OP. Look after you and your baby. I hope you have real life practical and emotional support as well xxx

Tilllly · 30/12/2023 10:17

@notallmenbutalwaysaman
I'm sorry to hear your update
I hope you have some RL support whilst you process this new nightmare
But we're here for you

Lostinbrum · 30/12/2023 10:27

Oh no OP read your update hope your OK x

Hellodarknessmyoldpal · 30/12/2023 10:29

Hope you're ok OP. How awful