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strongmamaxo · 18/04/2026 13:51

My babys dad, so my ex had the kids over night on Friday. My son who’s 5 had PE at school so he had joggers and just a t shirt on. They came back today at 1pm and my son had his PE clothes on still? I asked him if he has slept in it and he said yes. It was obvious he did anyway as none of his clean clothes in his bag were touched? I sent clean pants, vests, socks, tops and bottoms and all was neatly placed how I packed it. I can’t help feel annoyed though. Dad sent him to bed with it on.
Maybe it’s not that deep but I just feel annoyed because I would never do that.

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Sandysandytoes · 18/04/2026 13:53

Baby dad?

thistimelastweek · 18/04/2026 13:53

I wouldn't do that either but unless he was dirty, it's probably not that big a deal.

strongmamaxo · 18/04/2026 13:54

Sandysandytoes · 18/04/2026 13:53

Baby dad?

my ex

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/04/2026 13:57

How many children and what ages?

In some ways, that's irrelevant but a great many men are useless over children's clothes.

I don't suppose he made sure they brushed their teeth, either.

Workinggreen · 18/04/2026 14:00

so he wore it at school, wore it to bed and then wore it home today?
I’d be really upset if that was my ds, but I doubt it meets any sort of threshold for concern unfortunately
has he been fed? Does he have a bed? Is he treated okish? That’s probably all SS would check

purpleme12 · 18/04/2026 14:01

I wouldn't be happy
I'd be having words

Noshadelamp · 18/04/2026 14:03

Sandysandytoes · 18/04/2026 13:53

Baby dad?

..my babys dad, so my ex @strongmamaxo

What is even the point of posting this @Sandysandytoes

Op I would be annoyed as well. Is this usual? What sort of relationship do you have with your ex? I'm guessing that since you're posting here for a sense check that your ex is difficult and unreasonable to talk to, so I would pick my battles.
Make sure other care needs are met and if not, bring it up as a whole concern, but I'd be worried at this stage for this one thing you will come across as petty to your ex (I don't think you are but I can imagine it being twisted) and it might make him more difficult.

strongmamaxo · 18/04/2026 14:20

@Noshadelamp Exactly, you hit the nail on the head!! And nope. This is normal behaviour!!!! They never get bathed either when I request they need to. Getting sent home the next day in their pjs etc. I know it’s not a huge concern but still annoyed for the children. They are 5 and 2. I asked my 5 year old why daddy didn’t put your pjs on and he said “because daddy doesn’t care. He never cares” so sad

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Sandysandytoes · 18/04/2026 21:32

Noshadelamp · 18/04/2026 14:03

..my babys dad, so my ex @strongmamaxo

What is even the point of posting this @Sandysandytoes

Op I would be annoyed as well. Is this usual? What sort of relationship do you have with your ex? I'm guessing that since you're posting here for a sense check that your ex is difficult and unreasonable to talk to, so I would pick my battles.
Make sure other care needs are met and if not, bring it up as a whole concern, but I'd be worried at this stage for this one thing you will come across as petty to your ex (I don't think you are but I can imagine it being twisted) and it might make him more difficult.

Because op said ‘baby’s dad’ but then mentioned a 5 year old - I’d be more concerned that someone who can’t put a 5 yo in pjs is looking after a baby too.

strongmamaxo · 18/04/2026 21:37

@Sandysandytoeshi, sorry for confusion. They are 5 and just 2. X

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Decacaffeinatednow · 18/04/2026 21:39

Do you have to let him have them? He’s fucking useless.

strongmamaxo · 18/04/2026 22:17

@Decacaffeinatednowi honestly have thought this so many times and not sending them , he wouldn’t take me to court anyway coz he actually cba and couldn’t afford to anyway. I wish he was a better dad but he cba , x

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