New Mom Stunned: Hubby Plans Boys’ Trip, Leaving Her with Newborn

Being a new parent can be tough, but what happens when one partner decides they need a break and leaves the other to handle it all alone? A 23-year-old new mom is left speechless when her husband announces he’s going on a boys’ trip, leaving her to care for their 3-week-old baby girl by herself. To make matters worse, he suggests she stay with his overbearing mother, who constantly criticizes her parenting. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale and see if you think this husband is being selfish or if he really needs a break.

Newborn Blessing and Challenges

Husband’s Weird Behavior

Concerning Actions

Avoiding Diaper Duty

Overbearing Mother-in-Law

Boys’ Trip Announcement ️

Husband’s ‘Solution’

Wife’s Shock

Mother-in-Law to the ‘Rescue’?

Husband’s Desperation

Mother-in-Law’s Nightmare

Husband’s Accusations

Going Without Consent

Wife’s Outburst

Is This Husband Being Selfish or Does He Need a Break?

With a newborn in the house, this wife is left speechless when her husband announces he’s going on a boys’ trip, leaving her to care for their baby alone. He claims he’s on the verge of breaking down and needs a break from the stress. His solution? Have his overbearing mother, who constantly criticizes the wife’s parenting, come to stay with her. The wife argues that he’s being selfish, but he insists on going with or without her consent. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Husband plans boys’ trip during pandemic, leaving new mom with baby. NTA and need to re-evaluate relationship. Compromise needed for husband’s anxiety.

New mom left alone with newborn while hubby goes on trip

Mom not the a**hole for husband’s mommy issues

New dad’s boys’ trip while leaving newborn? NTA agrees.

New mom not the a**hole for expecting husband to help more

New mom left alone with sick baby due to inconsiderate husband

New dad refuses to learn how to change diapers ‍♂️, leaving all the work to mom . Commenters encourage mom to stand up to him .

New dad struggling with anxiety, but leaving is not okay

NTA: Husband wants boys’ trip 3 weeks after birth. Comments suggest leaving him.

New mom left with newborn as husband plans boys’ trip

Husband leaves new mom with newborn for 5 days. NTA.

New mom left alone with newborn while husband goes on trip

New mom struggles with husband’s behavior and needs to communicate ‍

Overwhelmed new mom seeks advice on inconsiderate husband

New dad under fire for leaving wife with newborn

Commenter suggests husband may have postnatal depression, but others disagree

Husband plans boys’ trip, calls wife jealous for having PPD. NTA.

New mom rightfully demands husband’s help with newborn, suggests he seek help for possible post-natal depression

Commenter supports new mom, calls out husband’s immaturity.

New dad’s boys’ trip leaves new mom with newborn

New mom deserves support, husband needs professional help.

Husband needs therapy, but wife may benefit from validation too

Supportive comment calls out husband’s behavior, encourages OP to leave.

New dad calls out husband for being a weak, bad, sh*t partner

New mom left alone with newborn while hubby plans boys’ trip

New mom left alone with newborn while husband goes on trip

New mom gets support to enjoy her time too

PTSD in fathers? Discussion on mental health and fatherhood.

New mom advises to leave husband and block MIL permanently.

New dad plans boys’ trip, leaving new mom with newborn

New mom receives support and advice after husband’s insensitive behavior

Plan for divorce: husband, mother-in-law, and friends disrespect you.

Suggests husband has postpartum depression/anxiety, rates ESH, offers solution.

Commenters suggest husband’s behavior is due to severe anxiety

Locks > Talks: NTA suggests drastic measures to husband’s boys’ trip.

New dad struggling with postpartum anxiety, needs professional help

Single mom? Dump the sperm donor. His mom is no help

Supportive advice with a hint of revenge

Supportive comment suggests husband needs mental health help, NAH.

New mom refuses MIL’s help, demands husband stay and help

Suggesting a fair trade: 5 days alone with baby each

Sarcastic response to husband’s plan for a boys’ trip

New dad plans boys’ trip, gaslights wife with PPD. NTA.

New dad’s boys’ trip: NTA for planning, but should have discussed. Possible postpartum depression.

New mom rightfully angry at selfish husband planning boys’ trip

Postpartum depression affects men too. Husband needs therapy, not trip.

New dad prioritizes boys’ trip over newborn and wife’s needs

Divorce? Maybe Mom’s House Is a Better Option

Supportive comment suggests therapy for anxious husband, offers practical advice.

New mom left alone with newborn, husband getting cold feet

New mom’s husband plans boys’ trip, NTA suggests leaving him.

New dad struggling, talk it out & set expectations. Counseling needed. NAH/YTA