Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a story for you today! Meet our protagonist, a 30-year-old new dad who’s just trying to do right by his wife and twins. But when a scary incident sends his wife into a panic, he’s left wondering if she’s ready to be alone with the kids. Is he an a-hole for suggesting therapy, or is he just looking out for his family? Let’s dive in and find out! ♂️
Double Trouble: Twins Arrive!
Breath-Holding Spell Sends Momma into Panic Mode!
Turning Blue, Passing Out – Just Another Day in Babyhood!
First-Time Mom Problems: No Siblings, No Experience!
Distraught Momma Doesn’t Know What to Do!
Grandpa to the Rescue While Daddy’s at Work!
Grandpa Knows Best, But Momma’s Not Convinced!
Anxiety Through the Roof, Momma’s Not Coping Well!
Grandparents to the Rescue, Every Single Day!
♀️ Momma Wants to Be Independent, But Is She Ready?
Hubby’s Worried, But Momma Thinks He’s an A-hole!
Edit: Some People Just Can’t Read, Unfortunately! ♂️
Hubby Thinks Momma Needs Help, Not Judgment!
Breath-Holding Spell Sends New Mom into Panic Mode!
Well, well, well… looks like our new mom had quite the scare when her little one decided to hold his breath until he turned blue! Can you blame her for freaking out? ♀️ But now, her anxiety is through the roof, and she can’t even be alone with her own kids without having a panic attack. Her hubby thinks she needs therapy before flying solo with the twins, but she’s not having it. Is he an a-hole for suggesting she needs help, or is he just looking out for his family? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation!
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Concerned comment about new mom’s panic attack and insomnia.
Valid anxiety about baby not breathing, husband belittling her.
NTA. Empathize with her and suggest counseling for her wellbeing.
Seek medical attention for the baby and therapy for wife.
New mom’s anxiety after traumatic event needs empathy and support ❤️
Husband’s concern is misguided, wife wants to be alone.
User suggests husband be more supportive of wife, calls out language. ❤️
New mom shares postpartum trauma and recommends therapy for trauma-based PTSD.
NTA suggests Owlet sock to help with new mom’s anxiety
Husband’s overprotectiveness may harm wife’s confidence as a mother
Encourage your wife to care for your children independently!
Parenting is hard. Let’s not judge each other too quickly.
Supportive comment suggests therapy for new mom’s anxiety about baby scare.
Misdiagnoses can have devastating consequences
Therapy takes time to work, one session won’t solve everything
PSA: Any breathing difficulty in babies can be life-threatening. YTA.
Husband’s overprotectiveness after wife’s panic attack – YTA comment.
Sleepless nights are tough, new moms need support
Confused why husband won’t let her be alone with twins. YTA
Parenting is tough, and seeing your child turn blue is terrifying. The husband should be more supportive and empathetic towards his wife.
Anxiety sufferer suggests coping plan for wife with PPD symptoms.
Disagreeing with the husband’s overprotectiveness towards the new mom
Experienced parent doubts ‘breath holding spell’ in infants’ lung condition.
Husband criticized for not trusting wife’s parenting skills
Supportive comment suggests seeking professional help for postpartum depression.
NTA. Commenter defends anxious new mom and criticizes husband’s approach.
Suggesting therapy is reasonable, but requiring it is unsupportive. YTA
Friend’s baby had apnea, new mom needs more support ❤️
New mom’s fear after baby stopped breathing – husband’s ultimatum
Husband’s overprotectiveness undermines wife’s confidence as a new mom. YTA
New mom’s confidence is back, trust her. YTA
User calls out controlling behavior of husband towards new mom.
Supportive comment defends new mom’s ability to care for twins
Being a new mom is scary, especially in emergency situations
Suggests easing new mom’s anxiety to let her be alone with twins
Supportive husband prioritizes wife’s mental health during stressful time
Mother shares her experience of having a baby with a windpipe condition, empathizes with the panic attack, and suggests talking to the wife instead of making assumptions.
NAH here imo.
Trust your wife’s instincts as a mother, YTA.
User calls out husband’s lack of trust in new mom’s abilities
Supportive comment acknowledges postpartum struggles and suggests counseling for wife.
Supportive comment acknowledges the stress of new motherhood and suggests a gentle approach to therapy.
Insisting she’s unsafe after a panic attack? YTA
Encouraging words and advice for parents with similar experience.
Father shares his positive experience with therapy after becoming a parent
Suggest talking to doctors, getting grandparents’ help to manage anxiety.
Validating OP’s concerns, NTA for not letting wife be alone
Suggesting therapy is one thing, but ‘not allowed’ is patronizing
Encouraging and empathetic reply to struggling twin mom with helpful advice.
Supportive spouse helps new mom after traumatic experience
Supportive comment encourages trust in new mom’s judgement
Encouraging support for postpartum anxiety, NTA comment section
Supportive comment suggests going together to work through panic attack.
First-time mom called YTA for overreacting during baby’s crisis.
An Owlet monitor eased the anxiety of a new mom.
NTA but condescending. Suggests therapy/parent group. Twins are tough
User thinks OP is YTA for not explaining well. Suggests easing into alone time with twins, maybe at parents’ house.
New mom struggling with postpartum anxiety needs professional help ASAP
Counseling and classes needed for overwhelmed new parents of twins
Parenting can be overwhelming, finding a supportive pediatrician helps
Encouraging seeking professional help for anxiety and parenting stress
Supportive comment, acknowledges difficulty of caring for twins.
Sleep-deprived new mom gets support for not being alone with twins
Support your wife’s decisions and trust her to care for the kids without judgement or pressure.
Supportive commenter offers helpful tip for new mom’s insomnia and suggests therapy shouldn’t be a condition for watching her own kids.
New mom shares her own experience with PPD and suggests therapy.
Supportive comment defends new mother’s ability to care for twins.
Suggests alternate path for new mom’s panic attack, recommends safety courses.
Quick tip for a terrifying situation
Nurse calls out YTA for ignoring medical setting during baby crisis
Supportive comment suggests alternatives to therapy, praises husband’s support.
Supportive comment defends new mom’s anxiety and suggests seeking encouragement.
Encourage and support her, but respect her own assessment
Couple advised to take first aid and CPR course together ❤️
Husband is torn between trust and safety with ill wife
New mom experiencing PPA and medical trauma needs more support.
Encouraging support for therapy after traumatic incident.
Support and counseling for post-partum anxiety. Good luck!
New mom receives support and advice after panic attack scare ❤️
Quick tip from a preschool worker on helping babies breathe again
Encouraging support for struggling new mom, seek professional help
Supportive comment acknowledges new mom’s fear and husband’s actions.
Monitor suggestion to ease new mom’s anxiety
Bless you for looking after your traumatized wife!
New mom may have postpartum PTSD, husband suggests therapy, NAH.
Mental health stigma and medication concerns in parenting anxiety discussion.
