Exhausted Mom Fights for Equality in Parenting Responsibilities ‍ ‍

Hey there, fellow sleep-deprived parents! If you’ve ever had a disagreement with your partner about who should change your baby’s nappy in the middle of the night, then this story is for you. One exhausted mom, who’s also a registered nurse on maternity leave, shares her frustration with her husband’s reluctance to help out with their 7-month-old daughter’s nappy changes. The couple agreed that hubby would take on all the nappy changes after work, but that didn’t last long. Now, he’s only responsible for one overnight change… if their baby doesn’t settle after her breastfeed. Let’s dive into this late-night drama, shall we?

Frustration at 3AM

The Nappy Change Rule

Mommy Duties

The New Rule

Teething Troubles

Waking Up Hubby

The Argument Begins

Reading Minds?

The Only Thing ‍♀️

Polite Requests?

Gently Waking Him Up

Great Dad, But… ‍♀️

Update: Unexpected Attention

Husband’s Reaction

A Snapshot of Life

Not a Victim, Just Tired

Taking Control

Asking for Help

A Fair Share

Amazing Husband, Amazing Dad

Nappies: Not His Forte

Working on It

Improvement and Equality

Thank You!

Laughter and Insight

Nappy Duty Drama: The Battle of the 3AM Diaper Change

Our sleep-deprived mom is at her wit’s end with her husband’s reluctance to help with their baby’s nappy changes. After agreeing to take on all nappy changes after work, hubby now only has to change one nappy overnight. But when their teething 7-month-old daughter doesn’t settle after a feed, the mom snaps at her husband to do his one job. He thinks she should ask politely, but she feels he should just know what needs to be done. Despite being a great dad and husband in other aspects, nappy changes seem to be his Achilles heel. After a heart-to-heart, the couple agrees to work on improving their communication and sharing childcare duties more equally. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Equal parenting responsibilities are a must ‍ ‍

Mom fights for parenting equality after husband refuses diaper duty.

NTA fights for equal parenting responsibilities

Equal parenting responsibilities should not require polite requests ✌️

Sleep-deprived mom calls out husband for shirking parenting responsibilities

Counseling might help resolve the issue. NTA

OP’s husband accused of shirking responsibilities, comment recommends therapy and setting hard boundaries.

Equal parenting responsibilities are necessary for a happy family ✌️ ‍ ‍

Parenting equality debate: waking partner to change diaper ESH.

Diaper roulette: A fun way to motivate dads to help

Maternity leave mom suggests compromising for diaper duty with husband ‍ ‍

A fellow mom offers advice and solidarity to struggling parent ‍ ‍

Parenting equality debate: Should both parents share night duties?

Debate on parenting responsibilities and sleep deprivation.

Sharing parenting responsibilities with a breast pump

Suggestion to fight for parenting equality in a humorous way

Equal parenting responsibilities expected from partner. Tone-policing unacceptable.

“Great dad otherwise” doesn’t make up for neglecting baby care ‍ ‍

Communication is key. Discuss parenting responsibilities calmly and respectfully ‍ ‍

Encouraging support for a sleep-deprived mom. ✌

Clarifying if mom wants help or a break from baby duty

Equal parenting responsibilities are a must! ‍ ‍ ️

NTA for wanting a fair division of labor with tired partner

Finding a balance in parenting responsibilities can be tough ‍ ‍

Sleep affects behavior?

Division of parenting responsibilities and communication issues discussed ‍ ‍

Waking him up at 2:30am understandable but talk needed

Equal parenting responsibilities with a humorous touch

Parenting equality requires more organization to avoid burnout. ‍ ‍

User questions if partner will share parenting responsibilities.

Mom takes a stand for equal parenting responsibilities ‍ ‍ – NTA comment

Equal parenting responsibilities should not require asking for help ✌

NTA comment emphasizes importance of parenting responsibilities and accountability.

Supportive comment offers hope to exhausted new parents

Sharing parenting responsibilities equally with NTA commenter’s hard-of-hearing spouse ‍ ‍

NTA mom deserves a break, plans day out and teaches husband

Parenting responsibilities inequal, but should both wake for diaper change ‍♀️ ‍♂️

A comic on unequal parenting responsibilities shared in the comments.

Sharing parenting responsibilities: one mom’s experience ✌

Demanding equality in parenting responsibilities – NTA

Take a break, mama!

Mom fights for equality in parenting responsibilities, husband fails.

Fed up mom gets support for not tolerating low standards

Supportive dad calls out husband’s lack of parenting involvement ‍❤️‍

Parenting reality check: Changing diapers is part of the job

Don’t let him get away with weaponized incompetence . NTA.

Equal parenting responsibilities questioned, but OP not the a**hole.

Equal parenting responsibilities- NTA stands up for herself.

Equal parenting responsibilities crucial for new parents ✌

Couple advised to attend therapy before having more kids

Stand up for yourself! Your baby deserves better.

Understanding dad empathizes with tired parents

Equal parenting responsibilities important for working parents. NTA.

Partner helps with diapers, NTA (not the a**hole)

Playful suggestion for a tired mom’s passive-aggressive approach

Equal parenting responsibilities questioned with work analogy ‍ ‍

Engaged commenter empathizes with mom’s frustration over parenting responsibilities.

Don’t let him walk all over you, take charge!

Take a break and show hubby what parenting is like

Partner failing to engage with parenting responsibilities, NTA for speaking up

Husband criticized for not sharing parenting duties. NTA wins

Experienced mom offers advice for tired couple with new baby ‍ ‍

Husband alternated nights and helped with nursing. NTA.

Mom fights for equal parenting while on maternity leave. NTA.

Demanding equal parenting responsibilities with a hint of sarcasm

Husband won’t change diapers? Counseling may help

Dads can change diapers, it’s not hard. NTA.

A fellow parent suggests a better system for childcare ‍ ‍

Mom receives support for sharing parenting responsibilities with partner ‍ ‍

Using a hand bell to train your partner in parenting

Mom fights for parenting equality; husband needs to step up ‍ ‍

Parenting responsibilities and entitlement in a humorous comment.

Partner should share equal responsibility in childcare duties ‍ ‍

Mom fights for equality in parenting, husband not helping ‍ ‍
NTA

ESH dynamic seems dysfunctional & toxic. Both parents should support each other.

Frustrating how some dads won’t take care of their kids

Father’s help and husband’s irresponsibility sparks NTA judgement

Breastfeeding mom sets expectations for night time parenting. ‍ ‍