Picture this: you're pregnant with triplets, but you and your husband had only planned for one more child. You're faced with a tough decision – do you selectively reduce the pregnancy, or do you go through with it and have three babies? This is the dilemma one mother is facing. She wants to reduce the number of babies, but her husband is excited about the idea of a large family. With childcare costs skyrocketing and the risks associated with multiple pregnancies, it's no wonder this couple is at odds. Let's dive into their story and see if they can find common ground. 😟
Pregnant with Triplets, She Wants to Reduce the Number, But Hubby Disagrees 😱
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The Fear of Retaliation 😨
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A Heartbreaking Decision 💔
This mother is faced with an impossible decision: selectively reduce her pregnancy or have three babies with potential health risks. Her husband's excitement for a large family is understandable, but the burden of childcare and the physical toll of pregnancy falls on her. With the fear of retaliation from her husband and the potential loss of support from her religious parents, she's stuck in a moral quagmire. Can they find a solution that works for both of them? Let's see what people have to say about this heart-wrenching situation. 😢
Pregnant woman seeks advice on reducing triplets, husband retaliates. NTA.
Hydrium | Hydrium
ardentmuse | ardentmuse
OP is considering lying to her husband about reducing the number of babies. Commenters urge honesty and therapy. YTA if you carry this lie.
SoMuchMoreEagle | SoMuchMoreEagle
Pregnant woman wants to reduce triplets, husband disagrees. Commenters suggest abortion and divorce. ESH
wildferalfun | wildferalfun
Debating on reducing triplets, but deceiving husband? YTA. ⚠️
CalvinBallxyz | CalvinBallxyz
IVF triplet shares lifelong disabilities, risks of not reducing pregnancies. 😱
lithiumfleur | lithiumfleur
1028__ | 1028__
Opinions on reducing triplets split, but lying about it's wrong 😕
TravelingBride | TravelingBride
Honesty is key. YTA if you lie, NTA if you're truthful. 🙏
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Pregnant with triplets, she wants to reduce but hubby disagrees 😬
abadfoodfriend | abadfoodfriend
Reducing pregnancy for mental health reasons. Doctor can help convince husband. 👨🝳
fabulousautie | fabulousautie
Pregnancy, triplets, and a disagreement. NTA, but deception is.
allthatchacha | allthatchacha
understandinghooman | understandinghooman
overpregnant | overpregnant
NAH but disagreement over number of kids. Compromise or stand firm? 🤔
DataIsMyCopilot | DataIsMyCopilot
Yewnicorns | Yewnicorns
Pregnancy decisions should prioritize the mother's health and well-being 👍
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A heartbreaking situation with a partner who can't be trusted 😢
littlewoolhat | littlewoolhat
Controversial suggestion to abort all triplets; husband's behavior alarming 🤷♀️
SakuOtaku | SakuOtaku
Compromise is key. Talk to your husband openly and honestly. 👭👩👩👩
WorkingMomAndWife | WorkingMomAndWife
Honesty is key in any relationship 💌
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OP's husband pressures her to have all three, but she wants selective abortion. Commenters advise her to reconsider the relationship.
Timeslip8888 | Timeslip8888
Compromise on 2, not 4. It's your body, your decision 👍
corvidcastles | corvidcastles
Honesty is key in reducing triplets. Judgment depends on that.
Jarsole | Jarsole
Your body, your choice. Carrying triplets is risky. NTA 👍
maria84julia | maria84julia
Stand your ground and be honest with your husband. 👊
bluelightsonblkgirls | bluelightsonblkgirls
Father of twins empathizes with wife's desire to reduce triplets.
Coffeineaddicted | Coffeineaddicted
Husband blackmails wife to keep triplets against her wishes 🤯
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Reduce to one for a happy and healthy life 🙌
qneonkitty | qneonkitty
👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻 Carrying triplets is risky, NTA for considering reduction
magkind1 | magkind1
Couples counseling may help, but don't lie about losing babies 😱
1_Justbreakup | 1_Justbreakup
Marriage counseling needed for couple with differing views on reduction 👨🏻👩🏻👧🙅
SelfANew | SelfANew
Lying about reducing triplets? YTA according to Reddit.
LuciaBane | LuciaBane
Reducing triplet pregnancy is a high-risk but safe option. 👍
Freshman50000 | Freshman50000
Putting your safety first - NTA comment section ✅
parentheses_robustus | parentheses_robustus
Seek professional advice for this delicate situation 🙌
victhemaddestwife | victhemaddestwife
Your womb, your choice. Don't let your husband pressure you. 🙏
terra_terror | terra_terror
Potential reproductive abuse in relationship, NTA, get out. 👏
scrimshandy | scrimshandy
Deceitful reduction plan? YTA. Don't do it behind hubby's back.
LuthwenJ | LuthwenJ
Honesty is the best policy, even in tough situations 😬
Meer_Kat713 | Meer_Kat713
Debate over reducing triplets: YTA for possible lie, NAH for disagreement.
teke367 | teke367
Choosing to reduce triplets, but lying to husband is not okay 😕
ImagineTheMammoth | ImagineTheMammoth
Pregnant with triplets, but wants to reduce to one. Husband disagrees 😬
tinkstrong | tinkstrong
Honesty vs. fear of retribution in a marital disagreement. 😱
RidleyAteKirby | RidleyAteKirby
Decisive NTA comment shuts down further discussion on sensitive topic 🙌
ebernal13 | ebernal13
Should she go behind her husband's back? 🤔
Clarity4me | Clarity4me
Pregnancy is already tough, triplets can be harder. NTA.
frimrussiawithlove85 | frimrussiawithlove85
Is the husband being unfair? The wife deserves better 😠
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Commenter calls out OP for lying, loses sympathy. 😕
MrBoo843 | MrBoo843
A fiery comment on pregnancy and decision-making 🔥
thebloodbrainbarrier | thebloodbrainbarrier
Seek counseling with your husband to agree on reducing triplets.
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Empowering response to a woman's right to choose. 💪
isabella_sunrise | isabella_sunrise
Avoid blackmail at all costs. NTA made the right choice.
itsirrelevant | itsirrelevant
Lying about losing two babies is a deceitful and a**hole move 😒
Chewy52 | Chewy52
Honesty is key. Lying to your partner is never okay 😔
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