Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 03, 2023 | Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 3,765 |
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Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 05, 2023 | Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 10,122 |
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Long time participant in this sub, throwaway for personal reasons. Please do not copy or reuse this post anywhere.
I am over 40 with 1 barely school-age child and a longtime partner. I conceived said child through IVF after past miscarriage/infertility. This child is a blessing despite the obvious challenges of parenthood. I feel like we barely made it through the past 3 years, but things are getting easier as they’re in school now.
So, somewhat half heartedly (mostly because I’m “old” and thought of this as my last chance to do so) we signed up for another IVF round after a lot of delay. I was on the fence about having two, and I feel terrible for saying this, but a small part of me would have been relieved if this transfer didn’t take. I could continue to find my old self again, keep moving forward in my career, have more financial security, etc. A couple weeks ago I received news that I am indeed pregnant, and I was just sort of beginning to accept it. I was feeling some twinges of joy. We would figure it out with 2. We’d probably need to find a bigger place to live, we’d be broke again paying for daycare, but eventually, we’d be ok again. Children are a blessing and after a lot of loss, I should be thankful.
Well, this morning I went in for a routine ultrasound and found out that it’s twins. Fucking twins. My doctor has presided over a thousand+ successful transfers, but I’m only the fourth person she’s seen this happen to.
I was already scared, but now I am terrified. My health, our financial stability, and selfishly- my dreams of being a whole person again, etc.- it’s just too much. I am hiding in a storage room at work just in complete shock. I have been worrying that this pregnancy might kill me, but now it just feels so much more possible. I feel awful but I wish I had just stopped at one. What was I thinking? I feel like I’ve betrayed my first born, they don’t deserve this. I feel like there’s no going back and this is going to ruin everything.
I’m sorry for the vent/negativity. I just needed to get it out of my system. I have to talk to my partner tonight and I just don’t know what to do. This was the LAST thing I expected. Thanks for listening, Bromos.
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 05, 2023 | Registered: 15 years ago Posts: 2,228 |
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 05, 2023 | Registered: 19 years ago Posts: 9,257 |
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 06, 2023 | Registered: 19 years ago Posts: 9,257 |
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Last year, I gave birth to my second child. My husband and I agreed that we didn't want any more kids, so I asked to have my tubes tied. I knew that if I changed my mind about not wanting more kids 1, 5, 10 or even 20 years later, I could have it reversed (yes, I know reversals don't always work, I did the research and knew what I was asking for). My Dr scheduled the surgery, and I signed all the consents. Every single consent, every single paper I signed said "Tubal Ligation", which by definition is "a procedure that involved tying, clamping or cutting the fallopian tubes in order to prevent future pregnancies".
When I woke up from surgery, and was still groggy from anesthesia, the nurse mentioned to me that the doctor completely removed my fallopian tubes. It wasn't until I was home that it truly hit me what the doctor did, and I started sobbing. I wanted the option of being able to reverse the procedure. Even my husband wanted me to be able to have a reversal done someday if I chose to (he's a bit older than me, and believes he will die in his 50s like his grandparents all did). It's been 8 months, and I still feel like the doctor violated my trust.
I combed through all of my consent forms, every single piece of paper I signed for the surgery said "tubal ligation".But one paper, one that was only signed by the doctor, said something different. It was surgical notes, and in one section it said "Proposed procedure: Tubal Ligation" and right below that "Actual procedure: Tubal Salpingectomy".
I reached out to a local medical malpractice lawyer, but was told that because the Tubal salpingectomy (complete removal of tubes) had the same results as a tubal ligation, that I wouldn't have a leg to stand on in court. I spoke to other women who have seen the same doctor, and they all say that they will never see her again, that she ignores patients wishes, lies about patients being in labor so she can induce them, etc.
What can I do? I live in Texas.
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 07, 2023 | Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 10,122 |
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 09, 2023 | Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 10,122 |
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For my birthday in September, I told my husband I wanted a charcuterie board. Delicious heaven! He did not even consider it, it ended with me in tears and him picking up a salami, jelly, and cheese with a bag of crackers for something I had to assemble myself the day of. Was not a fun day. Felt super under appreciated as always.
On April 22, I sent him a link to a charcuterie lunch and said this is what I want for Mother’s Day. I talked to him in person how the go to place closed down and this replacement looked promising and this is what I wanted for Mother’s Day.
Fast forward to me planning HIS Mother’s Day gift too his mom and he says my place closed down for charcuterie.
WTF!
I screen shot him the link I sent him and this MF doubles down and insists he can still order. NO HE CANNOT, THEY ARE SOLD OUT cuz ya know? Most husbands think in advance for the one day a year to appreciate what the mother of their child/children do. Not this guy thought. Nope! He GETS MAD I’M UPSET! REALLY?! WTF?!?!?
Now he walks downstairs and says he’s placd the order and it wasn’t too late with a smug smirk.
How the FUCK do I I explain that his lack of initiative makes me feel third tier?! That me planning HIS mom’s Mother’s Day present while he cannot be bothered to think of the mother of his child and what she wants without me nagging him is FUCKING RIDICULOUS?!?!
Please BroMos, how do I tell him so he understands that him placing me last on his priorities is not how to maintain a marriage? How do I get him to understand the way he treats me and prioritizes me is why this whole thing fucking stinks like donkey balls?!
How much more clear can I be on what I need or want than sending links to exactly what I want for a gift on a day to celebrate ME can I be?
Seriously, what the FUCK?!
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 09, 2023 | Registered: 15 years ago Posts: 2,228 |
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Breeder
Please BroMos, how do I tell him so he understands that him placing me last on his priorities is not how to maintain a marriage? How do I get him to understand the way he treats me and prioritizes me is why this whole thing fucking stinks like donkey balls?!
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I’ve vehemently advocated for marriage counselling but it never comes to pass. In talks he’s onside with it but he never goes beyond that.
He is an only child who had zero responsibilities even when he moved in to his own apartment, but he actually did buy some good gifts unprompted prior to having our kiddo. Since then it’s like the bazillion things I gave up and sacrificed are non existent
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 10, 2023 | Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 10,122 |
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 11, 2023 | Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 10,122 |
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They made the decision on behalf of the teachers and students. Fridays will be a half-day “support day” for students who need extra support, but it’s optional. The decision was heavily impacted by teachers frustration with student athlete’s and having to always do make up work for missed Fridays.
They said parents shouldn’t rely on school as a “daycare”. So I’ll be finding alternative places for my 9 and 5 year old to go on Fridays next year. We have no family or real friend circle here. I used to work from home but am now required to be in the office M-F. I also have a child under 2, his daycare can likely take my 5 year old on Fridays at an additional expense. My 9 year old can stay home and play video games all day and turn his brain to mush.
I am just frustrated. I would be elated if I were a student, but as a parent in the work force, this is tough. There’s nothing we can do about it, just needed to vent.
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 11, 2023 | Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 2,727 |
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Moo
You can see my post history for how I originally found out he had cheated on me. Well, like an idiot, I decided to stay and "try to make it work" Just before Easter he went to the doctor for what he thought was a sweat rash on his stomach. Turns out, it was crabs. He came home with anti-parasite ointment prescriptions for the whole family that we had to apply and sleep in overnight. The next day he had an emotional breakdown that involved him driving around in his car and texting me stuff like "you're better off without me" I was taking the baby to the doctor for covid testing, she had a cough, and so he dropped the 4 year old at his Mother's house and hour away rather than look after her. I had to go and pick her u and sort of deal with his emotional bullshiiii. Predictably, he didn't kill himself, he actually just got drunk. As a result of this needlessly dramatic day the sheets on our bed didn't get hotwashed and they should have. A couple of weeks later I found lice eggs in my baby's eyelashes and live lice in my hair. I did a hair love treatment on myself and the kids and picked the lice eggs manually out of Bubba's eyelashes and hoped for the best.
I've since had a bit of time to rpocess and decided that I can't live like that and it's not safe to try to talk to him like an adult about seperating, so I'm going to pack our shit while he's at work and drive to my Dad's, 8 hours away. Wish me luck, Bro Mo's. If you have any advice about seperation, child custody etc. Etc. That would be welcome. I'm in Queensland, Australia.
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 11, 2023 | Registered: 19 years ago Posts: 9,257 |
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Husband (40M) and I (32F) usually have week on week off custody of his 13yo plus our two little girls full-time (4yo & 5mo). We have been doing marriage counselling since he cheated on me last year. We had a conversation today about domestic labour and small things that really bother us.
My example was cleaning my step kiddos poopy pads & undies. They have chronic constipation issues that often cause them to poop their pants. They usually wear incontinence pads in their undies and are supposed to dispose of them in the bin but sometimes hide them in the laundry hamper where I usually find them later. It's obviously a very nasty surprise. I told my husband I feel very upset when this happens because I feel like he should be the one to clean up these messes. He went on a bit of a rant about how that would be nearly impossible for him to do and that I'm blaming him for SKs health issues (also diagnosed ADHD & Autism.) My reply was that I feel he hasn't engaged enough in addressing the health issues with things like dietary changes to prevent the constipation and often "checks out" and ignores the issues because they're "too hard" and therefore I get stuck cleaning up the physical mess. Basically, I don't feel he does due diligence on preventing the nasty poopy surprises.
Am I being too harsh? Is it too much to ask of him? Considering that kiddo has complex health issues for which there isn't an easy answer?
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 11, 2023 | Registered: 16 years ago Posts: 1,998 |
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Of course he's going to refuse counseling because in order for counseling to be effective, both spouses have to be willing to admit there is a problem so it can be worked on. Duh sees no issue with his behavior, so for him, counseling would be a waste of time.
You're right about this guy and probably about most of the men these women complain about - he doesn't have to try anymore, in his mind. You don't bait your line after you catch your prize fish. Duh got his maid, sex toy, heir producer, babysitter and mommy stand-in, so he no longer has to care. He only had to care long enough to land the Moo and knock her up and now she's just his naggy bitch roommate that he occasionally fucks. Moo better get used to being dead last on the priority list - it'll make future birthdays, Christmases, anniversaries and Mother's Days a lot more bearable.
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Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 13, 2023 | Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 10,122 |
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That’s it. That’s the post.
I don’t enjoy being a mother. I really thought having children and having a family would be so incredibly fulfilling.
It’s not.
Parenthood is relentless. Suffocating. Monotonous and boring yet also crushingly overwhelming.
I constantly daydream about moving by myself to a loft apartment in the city and not being obligated to spend my time with anyone or doing anything.
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 14, 2023 | Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 2,727 |
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Moo
I got one.
Four years ago for my very first Mother’s Day, My daughters father, decided to present his mother day gift to me with this quote
“Even though I don’t love you anymore, your still the mother of my child”
*Hands me my gift
(Now this came out of nowhere and he completely blindsided me with this, it was this first time he ever told me he wasn’t in love with me anymore)
The gift he got me was a necklace in the shape of a babies foot, which was suppose to have our daughters name on it and her date of birth, and oh I should mention the DOB that was on the necklace was wrong.
My first Mother’s Day was filled with Lots of heartbreak, confusion and anger and I can’t help but still think about this every damn Mother’s Day.
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 14, 2023 | Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 2,727 |
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Birthdays, Christmas, anniversary, Mother’s Day. He stops at the gas station down the road on the way home from work on the day of and grabs me a candy bar and maybe some flowers. Every. Holiday. I don’t want to sound like an ungrateful bitch. I just feel like there Is no true thought behind it. When he’s asked what I wanted the last 2 Mother’s Day, I’ve asked for a birthstone ring from Etsy with my daughters birth stones in it. It is literally $30 and nope. This morning he texted me he’ll be a few minutes late cause he has to stop at the gas station on the way home. I received a dove chocolate bar and happy Mother’s Day. Again, I love chocolate so I’m happy, but it’s just the same thing every holiday. Lol rant over
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 14, 2023 | Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 10,122 |
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Today is my worst yet. My 10 year old slammed me into the kitchen cabinets, bit me, and smashed my husband’s laptop. Why? Because I told him it was time for him take a break from his Switch to go to the bathroom. Happy Mothers Day, BroMos.
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 14, 2023 | Registered: 19 years ago Posts: 9,257 |
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Dumbass
For around three and a half months I’ve been watching this man’s baby during the day while he works. He has full custody of a baby girl who is less than a year old. I live with my parents just down the road from him. I have become romantically and sexually involved with him the past couple weeks.
His ex-wife showed up at his home a few days ago while he was at work, and I was there with the baby. She said she knew we had sex the previous night and explained in detail what I had been wearing and what acts we performed. She told me she’s giving me an opportunity to get away from him before things get ugly. She then tried to convince me to let her take the baby and that’s when I shut and locked the door on her.
I immediately knew she had to have been on his property to watch us have sex. His bedroom is on the backside of the house and he owns several acres behind the house.
Today she found my car and was waiting for me once I got out of the store. She told me to get away from him or she’s going to turn us in since I work under the table. She told me she knows where I live and might visit my parents to tell them about my relationship.
I’m really scared. I don’t feel safe anywhere. I stay inside with the doors locked when I’m with the baby, or I’m in a busy public place. My employer/boyfriend is trying to sort this out but I’m afraid I’ll have to hire an attorney. I don’t have any evidence of her behavior and I’m afraid no one will believe me.
Please, anything helps.
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Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 16, 2023 | Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 10,122 |
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Happy Mother’s Day bromos! I am sick of seeing “all inclusive” Mother’s Day posts on social media. Saying it’s for pet moms, people who have CHOSEN not to have kids, etc. We give and give and give, and we can’t even have our own day without non mothers trying to take it. Fuck off with that nonsense.
This in no way is directed to women who have lost children or struggling with fertility. This is a rant against society in general.
I hope you’re all having the best day you possibly can. If no one else tells you today, you are an amazing mother and I see you.
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This will never not rustle my jimmies.
Could you imagine if during Nurses’ week we all tried to make up dumb reasons for everyone to be celebrated?? “I patted my friends shoulder while she vomited once. I’m basically a nurse!!”
I’m a dental assistant and although my job is referred to as “dental nurse” in other parts of the world, that doesn’t make me a nurse. There’s a reason Dental Assistants have their own week.
Re: Breakingmom Tales: Or A Collection of Stupidity & Dumb Choices May 18, 2023 | Registered: 19 years ago Posts: 9,257 |
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“I wish I could just go on a date. Every day I fantasize about going on a date and be loved and cared for. I fantasize about not having to worry about making it in time to pick up the kid from daycare, not having to worry about dinner or laundry, or whatever else my child demands. I am so lonely it hurts. I am alone with this child, constantly having to display unlimited and unconditional affection and care. But nobody is doing that to me. It feels like the world has forgotten about me. I’m just an object used by my child to survive and thrive. I am nothing more.
God, I wish I had someone who would make me feel loved and worthy. I wish I could afford someone like that. I am so jealous whenever I see couples walking around, holding hands, smiling at each other, playing around… What do I walk around with? An infant who gives no shit if I’m angry, or sad or tired, doesn’t even know my name yet, literally only knows that he can use me anytime he wants and he doesn’t have to do shit. I’m nothing but a tool. I have no rights in my child’s eyes. No freedom. I have nothing that makes me happy.
It must be so nice to be a mother and a wife who is loved and appreciated. I wonder what that feels like.”