Imagine being an expecting mom, excited about your husband building a baby room, only to find out he spent the money on a PlayStation 5 instead! That’s exactly what happened to this 29-year-old woman. Money has been tight, and her parents generously offered to help out with the baby room expenses. However, things took a dramatic turn when she discovered her husband’s gaming priorities. ️ Let’s dive into the story!
Married and Expecting

Tight Budget and Baby Room Plans

Parents’ Concerns

Hardworking Backgrounds ️

Separate Finances

Parents’ Generous Offer

Surprise PlayStation 5

Gaming PC Plans

Angry Husband

Parents’ Reactions

Gaming Gear vs Baby Room: The Verdict
So, our expecting mom found herself in quite the predicament when her husband chose to spend $500 on a PlayStation 5 instead of their baby’s room. To make matters worse, he planned to use another $1,000 check for a gaming PC! She ripped up the check, and now both sets of parents are at odds. Her parents demand their money back, while his parents think she’s in the wrong. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this gaming gear vs baby room showdown!
Husband lied about baby room funds, NTA for ripping check

Friend offers money for baby room, mom declines. NTA.
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Curious commenter questions strange situation with engaging tone

User questions OP’s choices in a blunt comment.

Husband’s immature spending causes pregnant wife to rip up check.

Husband misused money, NTA for ripping up check

Harsh comment suggests husband is selfish and advises prenup.
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Mom rejects PS5 money for baby room, calls out entitled husband.

Expecting mom chooses baby over gaming gear, commenters agree NTA

Expecting father spends baby’s money on gaming gear. NTA rips check.

Expecting mom refuses check for gaming gear over baby needs. NTA.

Father-to-be spends baby’s money on gaming gear, NTA calls him out

NTA: Harsh truth about husband’s intentions and advice to leave.

Man steals money from expecting parents for gaming gear

Mother agrees husband is after money, advises emergency account

Spouse spends baby’s money, get a lawyer and divorce

Partner’s priorities questioned in baby planning.

Expecting mom stands up to selfish partner. #NTA

Time travel wish for returning gaming gear. NTA wins.

Heartbreaking story of selfish partner spending memorial funds on gaming gear.
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NTA, but husband’s immaturity adds to parenting responsibilities

Ripping the check was dramatic but effective in making a point

Protect yourself and your baby from toxic in-laws
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Husband spends baby money on himself, expecting mom kicks him out. NTA

Expecting mom stands up to husband’s irresponsible spending on gaming.

Expecting mom refuses check for gaming gear vs baby room

Red flags: Unemployed partner spends parents’ money on toys

Husband blows baby fund on gaming gear. Major NTA. ♀️

Concerned commenter advises expecting mom to rethink her relationship

NTA but consider leaving your immature and irresponsible husband.

Supportive comment warns OP of partner’s risky spending behavior

NTA stands up to toxic partner and his enabling parents

NTA. Financial discussion needed. Gaming time will be limited after baby.

Parents give money for baby, husband spends on himself. NTA.

Unborn child’s money for video games? NTA mom stands firm.

User questions expecting mom’s partner’s character and motives.

OP’s husband’s spending habits are a red flag

Husband spends baby money on gaming console, NTA for ripping check

Curious commenter asks for more info on nursery situation

Move back home and prioritize wisely. He’s not ready.

Expecting mom questions partner’s self-centeredness and priorities

NTA: Supportive parents > Shitty baby daddy. Get an annulment

Dump the man and the PS5, says commenter.

NTA. Tough decisions ahead in a relationship with a deadbeat

Expecting father spends baby money on PS5 and gaming computer

NTA comment advises OP to leave dishonest, unsupportive partner.

Is OP’s husband a time traveler?

Doubtful commenter questions authenticity of story, calls NTA if true.

Parents test boyfriend’s commitment, commenter approves

Oral contract breached, NTA deserves apology and repayment

Partner’s immaturity questioned in baby vs. gaming debate. NTA.

Expectant mom’s excitement for surprise baby room questioned

Sell the console, leave the lying, stealing man-child.

Expecting mother’s partner spends baby’s money on luxury gaming gear
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Future manipulation concerns addressed, NTA for expecting mom.

Supportive comment encourages counseling and self-reflection. NTA

Standing up to financial abuse and disrespect.

Supportive comment suggests counseling for expecting mom in tough situation.
