Picture this: You’re heavily pregnant, about to welcome a new life into the world. But there’s a catch – your husband expects you to drive three hours every day in the cold Midwest snow to drop your stepson at school. Sounds exhausting, right? Well, that’s exactly the predicament one woman found herself in, leading to a heated family dispute that’s got the internet buzzing. Let’s dive into her story. ️♀️
The Daily Grind
The Suggestion
The New Arrival
The Unexpected Response
The Responsibility ️♀️
The Family Dynamics
The Plea for Help
The Emotional Toll
The Final Stand
A Mother’s Dilemma: Balancing Newborn Care and Stepson’s School Run
Caught in the crossfire of familial obligations and motherly instincts, our expectant mom is at her wit’s end. She’s been driving her stepson to school daily, a task that takes 3 hours. With a newborn on the way, she’s worried about the toll this will take on her and her baby. Her plea for help was met with an unexpected response from her husband, leaving her feeling hurt and misunderstood. Now, she’s standing her ground, prioritizing her baby’s safety over the daily school run. The internet has rallied behind her, but what do you think? Let’s delve into the top responses from the web… ️♀️
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NTA. Husband’s ignorance and selfishness puts everyone’s safety at risk
NTA. Driving 3 hours daily for unnecessary school run? Unhinged.
“NTA
Let them figure it out. You will be a busy Mom with a newborn. ”
“Ding ding ding! This is the exact response I would have had. If he was my bio son I would have already moved him to a school that was more convenient so this wouldn’t be a problem.”
NTA refuses 3-hour daily drive for stepson’s school run, husband’s demeaning
NTA. Ex prioritized over newborn. Husband cheated. Time to move on.
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NTA: Stepparent demands respect and authority in parenting responsibilities
“Driving 3 hours with a newborn? NTA! Husband needs empathy!”
Dealing with Midwest winters, driving a child 3 hours round trip? Ridiculous! NTA
Mom-to-be stands up for herself against unfair accusations.
New mom refuses 3-hour drive for stepson’s school run
NTA – Maternity leave means no long drives for stepson’s school
NTA. Husband’s disregard for your health and safety? ♀️
NTA. Take care of yourself and your baby first
NTA. Newborn’s well-being and routine should be prioritized.
NTA – Pregnant woman refuses daily drive, husband upset
NTA. A little compromise for everyone’s benefit
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Commenter advises new mom to leave cheating husband and raise child alone. YTA.
NTA: Stepson’s school run drama highlights power dynamics in family
Stepmom refuses long drive for stepson’s school run. Unfair treatment?
New mom-to-be refuses daily drive after birth
NTA: Stepson’s school run becomes unfair burden, husband lacks empathy
NTA. Put your foot down now, they’ll never change schools.
Safety first! The dangers of long car rides for newborns.
Mom-to-be refuses to be taken advantage of. NTA!
Stepson’s school closer to bio mom? Drama ensues!
NTA – Newborn safety and parental responsibilities. Let them sort it out.
Switching schools during summer would have been a convenient solution
New mom refuses unrealistic daily drive, prioritizes newborn’s safety
NTA, let him f**k off back to bio-mom.
New mom-to-be faces unfair treatment over stepson’s school choice
Curious about the husband’s illogical living arrangement near the school?
Commenter criticizes partner for lack of authority and empathy. NTA.
Paternity leave: Who’s responsible for the driving with a newborn?
‘If SS was my son, I would not have him going to a school 45 min away from our home’. End of the discussion. NTA
NTA: New mom prioritizes health and newborn, stepson’s school responsibility shared.
Stepmom refuses to be a chauffeur, stands up for herself. NTA
NTA: Don’t let him manipulate you! Prioritize your well-being
Working mom refuses long commute for stepson’s school, not the a**hole
OP’s husband is a complete tool for abusing her kindness
NTA: Let them figure it out now. You’re not responsible.
“NTA. Move schools for stepson’s well-being and have a conversation.”
Move out! You deserve better. Your husband is a total jerk.
NTA: Moving stepson closer to school is reasonable and fair
NTA suggests husband should move houses or move schools
Confused about school year dates, but NTA for being inconsiderate
New mom-to-be defends herself against husband’s unreasonable expectations
NTA for refusing 3-hour drive with newborn. Practical and logical.
NTA: Don’t let your husband manipulate you, prioritize your recovery
