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

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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.

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Suburbitonian · 17/04/2023 19:49

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.

are you invited to the wedding?

Look forward to that maybe instead of dwelling on this one weekend. He will never likely not see much of his best mate on the big day.

I'm sure he would help without tantrums if it were your friend's hen party. Takes two to tango, no I in team etc

✌️

AlbertaAnnie · 17/04/2023 19:51

I have lit a candle and said a prayer 🙏

Hidinginplainsightnow · 17/04/2023 19:53

I feel your pain. My beloved has been away since Friday morning, got back in time to fill the house with his shit, eat the meal I’ve cooked and then bugger off out for the evening. My hero…

Needapadlockonmyfridge · 17/04/2023 19:54

How is the little soldier today, OP.

I hope you and your children are tending to his needs, it may be a long convalescence.

Peapodburgundybouquet · 17/04/2023 19:56

Hidinginplainsightnow · 17/04/2023 19:53

I feel your pain. My beloved has been away since Friday morning, got back in time to fill the house with his shit, eat the meal I’ve cooked and then bugger off out for the evening. My hero…

What hellhole is spewing out these shit quality men?

You poor women.

Jeannie88 · 17/04/2023 20:00

I think he needs the next day to relax as well really, bless him. X

Pinkclouds80 · 17/04/2023 20:04

Call Dignitas

DZbornak · 17/04/2023 20:06

@Pinkclouds80
I just almost woke a sleeping child holding in a laugh at this 😅 wheezing!

lapasion · 17/04/2023 20:08

I’m so sorry OP 💐There are no words. 😢

nopuppiesallowed · 17/04/2023 20:11

This thread has made me laugh more than I've laughed for months! Thank you, everybody.

Tessabelle74 · 17/04/2023 20:11

Do you need us to help dispose of your parcel?

Astorminateacup · 17/04/2023 20:12

I'm fuming- I hope you offered a foot amssage at the very least?

TicTac80 · 17/04/2023 20:16

OMFG, mea culpa!! Your poor poor DH. I'm so sorry that I've only just seen this. How is he now poor mite? I hope that he's bearing up. Don't put any pressure on him and make sure he has plenty of TLC. Plump his pillows, wait on him hand and foot, and make sure you cook his favourite meals. Keep the house neat and be sure to keep the children quiet, so he can rest his weary head. Gentle, low, soothing voice when you talk to him. I'm certain you know all this though!!!

Nofucksleft · 17/04/2023 20:54

Oh goodness maybe we should start a prayer circle

Macinae · 17/04/2023 21:01

Hope you made sure his slippers were at the side of the bed so he could slip his feet into them easily after his nap. Such a strong Prince.

SupertiredDJ · 17/04/2023 21:04

Mumsnut · 17/04/2023 13:03

I put a duff battery in the landing smoke detector on these occasions and go out when it starts beeping

This is genius! 😂

Sennelier1 · 17/04/2023 22:04

🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

BringtheJury · 17/04/2023 22:42

Glad he made it through the night, how has he managed today? Do you need us all to come round and sing Kim ba yah to him, to help him sleep?

PoshHorseyBird · 17/04/2023 23:09

Poor man! I think it's only fair that you have a weekend away yourself and let him have the lovely peaceful weekend you've just had with the children and all the chores. 😊

Bookloverjay · 18/04/2023 01:19

TomatoSandwiches · 16/04/2023 19:25

Poor thing, I'm sure he'll better rest under the patio though.

This made me snort with laughter.

Mightyouandiconfabulate · 18/04/2023 02:12

I was hoping against hope that maybe he had been crossed off the critical list today op.

sadly, it seems that was presumptuous.

These things take time I suppose.

Be assured that the candle light vigil still burns strong in this part of the country and he remains in our thoughts.

Planning ahead, have you considered a hot or cold buffet for the wake?

Please find the casserole I made on the doorstep, you won’t want to be cooking when you have such dedicated work to be done to support this amazing man.

I bet he lights up a room when he walks in too. He sounds like the type that lights up the room.

Thoughts and prayers op. Thoughts and prayers.

GerronBuzanDoThaWomwok · 18/04/2023 02:38

Sorry, OP, but I don't think you're meeting his needs at home-not if you're posting here at all times of the day and night. Who is actually caring for him as we speak? I'm concerned that you seem to be resentful -it's not unreasonable for him to need tinctures and soothing unguents to relieve his distress. Sometimes the expectation of demands can be just as stressful as being asked to do something. I know a lovely carer who would happy to help -she's a larger lady called Madge, and is firm but fair. Please PM me if you would like her contact details, she usually charges £75 per waking night, and is also able to offer barefoot back massage, but has said she is happy to waive her fee just for him.

Silene · 18/04/2023 10:44

Brilliant...
just brilliant..do you need help to dispose of your parcel?? beautifully wrapped up too.🤣🤣🤣🤣

ShagratandGorbag4ever · 18/04/2023 11:05

CalpolDependant · 16/04/2023 21:23

Quick update: he’s not dead.

This is good but beware of complications. Manflu can develop suddenly after exertion and we all know how it can strike down a healthy male in his prime.

furryfrontbottom · 18/04/2023 11:09

ChubbyMorticia · 16/04/2023 19:43

Hmmm. I’m thinking something smaller. A hamster? Lizard? Toad from the garden?

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