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Ex husband not letting me see son

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twinmamaa · 17/01/2024 17:45

Ex (divorcing currently) rarely sees our young DS. This is his first visit in 10 months. DS has had a continuous cough for a few months, but nothing too serious. We're currently awaiting an appointment for an asthma test. DS was fine during the winter break and attended school as normal all of last week and everything seemed to be under control. Ex picked him up on Sunday and when he was at school the following day, we received a call from the school asking to pick him which the ex did.

He kept him off school yesterday and half of today. But, I insisted he takes him in as his breathing and coughs have never been bad to the point where he's had to miss school. When he dropped him off at 1pm, the school called again asking for us to collect him and keep him off because his coughs are concerning. This has never happened before.

I asked the ex if I could see DS as I'd know if he need to go to A&E or for me to arrange an emergency GP appointment. He is refusing access, saying his family are looking after him (they also see DS once a year) and he'll drop him off to me on Friday afternoon. I've asked if I could call to speak to DS, he said he'd let me know a good time. It's been an hour.

I've also found out when DS was off school sick, ex took him into town shopping and sightseeing with family.

AIBU to feel very worried and anxious. I was sick just before as all I want is to see my boy. How can I approach this situation? Do I just wait until Friday?

OP posts:
twinmamaa · 18/01/2024 10:47

buckeejit · 17/01/2024 22:08

Sorry OP, that's really rough. I'd want to speak to him at least after a hospital visit. How old is ds?

He is 5. I spoke to him this morning, he said he's okay although his coughs have definitely worsened.

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jhy · 18/01/2024 14:25

It was probably escalated due to stress that he's out of routine and staying with someone who he hasn't seen for 10 months. My son always gets ill when he stays with his dads side of the family once or twice a year

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