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My husband’s long and arduous weekend. Handholds needed for him

376 replies

CalpolDependant · 16/04/2023 19:16

Just a quick post, while our dinner cooks. My husband has had such a long and trying weekend. Let me know if you have any messages of support that you would like me to pass along.

He’s been on a 48 hour stag do bender. It’s been particularly tough on him because he’s 42 years old and has high blood pressure. God bless him.

There have been pub crawls, smoked meat cookouts, distillery tours where they tasted 25 different spirits, poker games and much more. And my husband has pushed through like an absolute saint. He didn’t go to bed until after 4am on both nights and has even lost his poor little voice from all the karaoke. He did 2 Cher songs! Wow!

I’ve had an easy weekend of it, in the homestead. Looking after 3 kids and getting all the washing done after our family holiday. Had a full day of work on Friday. Caught up on some DIY in the evenings too. General relaxation.

Which is why, when my husband arrived home this afternoon at 4.45pm and said he would be going up to bed for nap, I was happy to do the kids dinner and bedtime on my own.

The poor soul. Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts.

OP posts:
TheaBrandt · 16/04/2023 23:07

I’m picturing Julia from Motherlands DH who seems to be on a permanent stag weekend/ corporate jolly…

BackOfTheMum5net · 16/04/2023 23:07

I will pray he makes it through the night (not least because his wife might murder him)!

23Elfie · 16/04/2023 23:10

This thread has got me absolutely creasing 😂😂😂

mummymeister · 16/04/2023 23:14

I would put on some soothing music, you know the sort to help him really relax and drift off to sleep. Motorhead should do nicely.

Leeds2 · 16/04/2023 23:18

Is he sleeping at the back of the house? If so, do you have a hot tub that you could turn on?

FangsForTheMemory · 16/04/2023 23:19

CalpolDependant · 16/04/2023 21:23

Quick update: he’s not dead.

You’ll have to put the plans for the blue plaque on hold, then. Sad times.

WoollyRosebud · 16/04/2023 23:24

Lollypop701 · 16/04/2023 23:02

I truly hope his recovery will be aided by an inspiring rendition of wheels on the bus tomorrow at 6am from his little bundles of joy … lots of verses to truly show him the love with the absolute must of pan lids cymbals, an actual horn for the beep beep beep and the youngest giving a truly loud impression of the baby on the bus going wah wah wah. I just know this will bring him round to face Monday with aplomb!

And the chance of adding new verses. ‘The Daddy in the bed goes moan moan moan’

reddwarfgeek · 16/04/2023 23:24

Amazing thread 🤣

What a prince amongst men. I hope he has recovered, with god's mercy he will live to fight a other day.

In my house, 5 simple words. Daddy's hungover, pile on! 😅

MsVestibule · 16/04/2023 23:30

I would just like to say how much I admire you. How often have I read on here about a man having a similar weekend and their wives are absolutely outraged - they just can't see how tiring their partner's drinking/cycling/golfing marathons have actually been and begrudge them their little nap when they get home.

What's an extra few hours holding the fort while he recovers?

sonicmum2002 · 16/04/2023 23:30

I hope your DH is bearing up, can't get the poor man out of my thoughts.

cakewitch · 16/04/2023 23:35

This deserves to go in classics.. funniest thing I've read on here in ages😆

Restinggoddess · 16/04/2023 23:37

It’s men like him that make this country what it is … we salute him!

Bloody brilliant post

HaggisBurger · 16/04/2023 23:39

CalpolDependant · 16/04/2023 21:23

Quick update: he’s not dead.

There may be foul smells though which could be the early stages of decomposition … or just him
having rolled over in the bed.

Best check with needles to the soles of the feet …

Beesandhoney123 · 16/04/2023 23:43

Presumably his bag is unpacked, clothes washed, dried, ironed and neatly folded away already- no doubt all the supportive partners of his lovely weekend buddies have been dashing about congratulating themselves on marrying such selfless, gorgeous hunks. It's only fair you all get together and try to live up to his example.

What a pity he didn't make it into the bath you surely ran for him, to relax his tired body. Maybe take the bath to him, in a bucket. How refreshing!

fullofeasterchocolate · 16/04/2023 23:46

It sounds as though his physical needs are being met post this difficult week but what about his emotional needs? Has he had a chance to process everything that happened to him? Does he need some peace and quiet to reflect? Or perhaps an opportunity to go on a walk and reconnect with nature. It may be difficult for him now but perhaps just trying to find three things he is grateful for will help aid his recovery.
I don't know how old your DC are but mine do yoga at school to help them in periods of stress. If your DH is able, perhaps they could do some simple moves with him (in our house, this involves the parent lying on the floor and the DC climbing on you and positioning you. They really don't consider the basic laws of biology when doing this and so can be surprised that limbs can't bend in any and every direction. They also tend to get bored quite quickly and just resort to using the adult as a trampoline)

whynotwhatknot · 16/04/2023 23:59

shall we start a fundraier for a new dgod?

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 17/04/2023 00:29

whynotwhatknot · 16/04/2023 23:59

shall we start a fundraier for a new dgod?

Surely 4 is enough but then he has had a terrible ordeal...

Whodunitme · 17/04/2023 00:35

CalpolDependant · 16/04/2023 19:16

Just a quick post, while our dinner cooks. My husband has had such a long and trying weekend. Let me know if you have any messages of support that you would like me to pass along.

He’s been on a 48 hour stag do bender. It’s been particularly tough on him because he’s 42 years old and has high blood pressure. God bless him.

There have been pub crawls, smoked meat cookouts, distillery tours where they tasted 25 different spirits, poker games and much more. And my husband has pushed through like an absolute saint. He didn’t go to bed until after 4am on both nights and has even lost his poor little voice from all the karaoke. He did 2 Cher songs! Wow!

I’ve had an easy weekend of it, in the homestead. Looking after 3 kids and getting all the washing done after our family holiday. Had a full day of work on Friday. Caught up on some DIY in the evenings too. General relaxation.

Which is why, when my husband arrived home this afternoon at 4.45pm and said he would be going up to bed for nap, I was happy to do the kids dinner and bedtime on my own.

The poor soul. Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts.

You have a keeper there OP. Bless him!

Barbecuebeans · 17/04/2023 00:37

Should I set up a crowd fund OP to cover any necessary convalescence for him?

Bless his heart....

Mamanyt · 17/04/2023 00:57

CalpolDependant · 16/04/2023 21:23

Quick update: he’s not dead.

You are a woman of remarkable restraint.

Tooyoungtofeelthisold · 17/04/2023 01:08

I'm sorry, but what are you doing, whilst he makes such a committed effort for his family?
You should be ashamed! ASHAMED!!"
I hope his rest has allowed him to get away from some of that stress he's shouldered all weekend 🤣🤣

It can't all be fun and games, you know 😅

swimlyn · 17/04/2023 01:46

Can his mummy come round and help soothe his brow?

Strawberrydelight78 · 17/04/2023 01:49

Sounds like a fun time was had though. The feeling rough will be worth it.😂😂😂 Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

lauraisa · 17/04/2023 01:50

This is amazing 😂

EL8888 · 17/04/2023 01:52

CalpolDependant · 16/04/2023 21:23

Quick update: he’s not dead.

Thanks for the update. I’ve been thinking about him and worried. I really hope he’s not going to work today?

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