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New Mom Lays Down the Law: No Help, No Houseguests

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Imagine this: you’re 7 months pregnant, prepping for maternity leave, and you’re the financial pillar for not just your child, but also your partner’s kids. Now, add a c-section recovery into the mix. Sounds like a lot, right? Well, one woman’s plea for post-birth peace has ignited a firestorm of opinions. As she faces the demands of motherhood and recovery, her partner’s lack of support takes center stage. Will she find her much-needed rest, or will chaos reign? Dive into the drama of this family feud where boundaries are tested and ultimatums are set.

Pregnancy Woes and Partner’s No-Shows

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Solo Financial Pilot ✈️

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Two Homes, One Provider ‍♀️

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Maternity Leave Blues

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Chore Exchange and Home Stages ️

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His Space, Her Disgrace

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Postpartum Plan in Peril

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A Plea for Peace or a House of Chaos?

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Work-from-Home Woes and Unpaid Roles

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The Unpaid Helper’s Ultimatum ‍

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Financial Frustrations and Solo Struggles

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Boundary Battles and Name-Calling

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Cost Concerns vs. Recovery Rights

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Selfishness Strikes and Accusations Fly

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A Twist of Fate and Freedom Found

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Breaking Free and Setting Boundaries ‍♀️

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Future Plans and Self-Reflection

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Recovery and Realizations

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A Bold Move for Maternity: Mom’s Mic Drop Moment

In a tale of postpartum predicaments, our heroine faces off against her partner’s passive parenting and pooch problems. With her c-section on the horizon, she’s not just battling baby blues but also a partner’s paltry participation. Her ultimatum? Shape up or ship out! But when words like ‘controlling’ and ‘dramatic’ start flying, she takes a stand, leading to a plot twist that’s as liberating as it is startling. As she embarks on a journey of recovery and self-discovery, we’re left cheering for her newfound independence. Let’s see what the court of public opinion has to say about this bold move. ️

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Dump him and his entitlement! You deserve better

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NTA comment and replies question partner’s support, urging self-reflection.

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Supportive comments for new mom’s independence and self-reliance

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Demanding basic courtesy during pregnancy, but facing inadequate support and leave.

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Standing up for herself: new mom deserves better treatment

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Not the a**hole. Commenter questions the nature of the ‘partnership’.

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Taking charge of your life is essential for being a good mother ‍ . Don’t wait for him to change.

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Is the stress and debt worth it?

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Supportive comment: NTA. Take care of yourself, new mom!

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Setting boundaries as a new mom – NTA. Stand your ground!

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Supportive comment with a hint of partner criticism.

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Supportive comment: Stand firm, don’t let him add to your burdens

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New mom sets boundaries, deserves support. Not the a**hole

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Stand your ground, prioritize self-care and set boundaries. You deserve support

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Setting boundaries with a partner who needs to step up

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Prioritize your recovery Your house, your rules

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NTA: Rest is crucial post-birth. American culture needs to change

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New mom rightfully prioritizing rest and recovery. Kids can help.

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New mom takes charge! No help, no houseguests allowed

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New mom sets boundaries: No help, no houseguests

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New parent navigating baby care and setting boundaries. NTA

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Partner should step up and support, not expect free childcare.

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Emotionally drained and financially burdened, time to protect your assets

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Stand up for yourself! Don’t let him take advantage

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Day camp could be a great compromise for family time ‍ ‍

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Stand your ground, prioritize self-care, and demand equal parenting

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New mom sets boundaries, needs support, not chaos. You got this!

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Sounds like you’re handling it all solo .

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Empowering new mom sets boundaries for post-birth recovery

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Setting boundaries and questioning the relationship dynamics

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Good luck with that, sounds like a challenging situation

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Seek legal counsel, demand child support. You’re not the a**hole. ‍ ‍

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Empowering OP to prioritize herself and her children. You deserve better!

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Standing up for herself! No help, no insults. NTA

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Teens should be self-sufficient, NTA for setting boundaries

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New mom sets boundaries: No help, no houseguests

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Dump his sorry a** and hire a nanny for some relief

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