Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a dilemma on our hands! Meet our leading lady, a mama bear who’s no stranger to adversity. Not only is she the primary caregiver to her adorable 6-month-old cub , but she also battles a sneaky medical condition that likes to play ‘freeze tag’ with her body! But wait, there’s more! Enter stage left: hubby dearest, who seems to have caught a case of the ‘man flu’ at the most inopportune times. Will our paralyzed protagonist be able to knock some sense into her feverish fella? Let’s dive in and find out! ♀️
Paralyzed Mama vs. Feverish Father: Who Will Win?

⏰ Paralysis Strikes at the Worst Times! ⌛

Hubby’s Mystery Fever Strikes Again!

Super Mom to the Rescue, Despite Paralysis!

Hubby’s Convenient Fever Returns!

Paralyzed Mama Begs for Help, Gets Yelled At Instead!

Paralysis Strikes Again, Hubby Still Won’t Help!

Can’t Move Fingers, How to Care for Baby?!

Mama Bear Loses Her Cool!

AITA for Demanding Hubby Step Up?

Disabled Mama Always Has a Plan!

Hubby’s Bizarre Behavior Baffles Wife!

Paralyzed Fingers Can’t Dial Phone!

♀️ SIL Saves the Day!

️ Voice Controls to the Rescue!

Mama Needs Some Space! ♀️

Waiting on Doc’s Diagnosis!

♀️ AITA for Expecting More From Hubby?

Paralyzed Mama vs. Man Flu: Who Will Prevail?!
Well, well, well… it looks like our paralyzed protagonist is stuck between a rock and a hard place! With hubby dearest suddenly struck down by a mysterious fever (twice!), our leading lady is left to fend for herself and their little one , all while battling her own body’s betrayal! She’s begged, she’s pleaded, but hubby just can’t seem to muster up the strength to lend a helping hand . Is he really too sick, or is he just milking it? The internet is abuzz with opinions! Let’s see what the peanut gallery has to say about this predicament! ️
Is he really sick or just avoiding responsibilities?

Skeptical comment, but if real, husband is a lazy fake.

Insensitive husband belittles wife’s paralysis and new motherhood. NTA.

Heartless husband abandons paralyzed wife and newborn

NTA. Paralyzed wife asks for help with newborn, husband refuses.

Supportive commenter recognizes OP’s hard work and criticizes lazy husband

Sarcastic comment receives no support from replies ♂️

Creative ways to skip responsibilities: heating pad vs paralysis

OP considers moving out due to toxic parents. Emotionally overwhelmed

Single mom suggests OP give ultimatum or hire nanny without consent

NTA, “man cold” is never as serious as being paralyzed.

NTA commenter suggests seeking help from MIL and mother.

Spouse fakes fever to avoid helping paralyzed partner with newborn.

NTA. Your husband is a giant wuss . Make him your indentured servant!

Supportive comment offers advice and reassurance for struggling OP.

Creative solution for calling for help using voice commands

Leave him. Refusing to help a paralyzed wife is abuse.

Is it fair to judge someone’s decision to have children?

Parent’s disability is a concern for baby’s safety, ESH.

Spouse with serious condition needs help with newborn but husband refuses

Furious support for a new mom, abandoned by her husband.

Reconsider him? Paralyzed wife deserves better

NTA commenter advises OP to reconsider relationship with unhelpful husband

Spouse prioritizing fever over paralyzed wife is selfish

Parenting responsibilities shouldn’t be an excuse for faking fever

No empathy, no care, no surprise. You and baby inconvenience.

NTA commenter suggests leaving husband due to child neglect.

Suggests voice-activated devices and medical devices for paralyzed wife’s safety

Lazy husband with a mysterious fever won’t help paralyzed wife

Curious commenter seeks info on medical condition mentioned.

Wife updates on husband’s sickness, but should it justify behavior?

NTA! Hilarious comparison, therapy needed or take a break

Reach out for emergency care or social worker support

NTA commenter sympathizes with wife, calls husband selfish trash

Use technology to protect your baby from childish husband.

Leave him for the sake of your child

Toddler once helped in the bath, husband needs to do more

Paralysis trumps most illnesses, fever severity doesn’t matter. NTA.

Husband refuses to help paralyzed wife with newborn. NTA.

Controversial comment sparks no replies in this section.

Heartfelt comment offers empathy, advice, and cautionary tale. ❤️

Warning signs of abuse, seek help and plan ahead. NTA

NTA- Suggests getting a ‘life alert’ button or smartwatch for emergencies.

Disagreement over caregiving responsibilities with no clear solution. ♀️ ♂️

Choosing to stay in a relationship while being a single parent?

No support from husband. Stay safe with baby. NTA

Desperate measures to get lazy husband to help

Get a lawyer and leave that abusive a**hole. #NTA

Divorce him. It’s better to be a lone parent than with an unsupportive partner

Innovative solution suggested for paralyzed wife’s safety concerns

Dealing with sudden paralysis and an unhelpful spouse

Parenting through sickness: A tough call for couples ♀️

Spouse refuses to help paralyzed wife with newborn, suggesting divorce

Concerned commenter advises medical attention for husband’s recurring fevers; condemns husband for refusing to help paralyzed wife with newborn. NTA

NTA commenter suggests environmental and psychosomatic causes, advises seeking help.

Single mom shares experience, calls husband lazy and selfish

Alpha vs Rooster: Husband’s True Colors Revealed

Ex-husband allegedly faked injury to avoid responsibilities ♀️

Illness doesn’t justify neglecting baby’s safety. Concerns about relationship dynamic.

NTA. Parenting is a full-time job. Tell your husband to step up and stop complaining.

User plays devil’s advocate and questions both sides’ claims.

NTA. Women have always cared for their kids while sick. Selfish husband.

NTA! Being paralyzed is worse than a fever and chills

Fiery response! Commenter supports wife and calls out husband’s behavior.

Spicy reply! Is he acting like a baby?

Mystery fever? Comment section gets off-topic

Parent expresses concern over postpartum dads avoiding childcare responsibilities

Inconsiderate husband gets called out for being selfish. NTA.

Demanding proof of illness from lazy husband

Witty response pointing out husband’s hypocrisy and entitlement

Angry commenter calls out selfish husband for abandoning paralyzed wife

Putting a child’s safety and wellbeing first despite chronic illness

Empathetic response to spouse’s lack of help with newborn.

ER doctor worked with fever, husband won’t care for child. NTA

Heartbreaking comment about husband’s neglect after childbirth.
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Single mom sympathizes with paralyzed wife, says NTA

NTA: Being a parent means putting kids first. Husband’s behavior is awful

Empathetic commenter supports paralyzed wife, deems husband ‘massive ass’

Taking care of a newborn while paralyzed is tough. NTA

Choosing between fever and paralysis? Definitely NTA territory

Alexa: Your backup when your partner won’t help
