Imagine being 35 weeks pregnant and your husband’s 30th birthday is just around the corner. He’s excited to celebrate with friends, but you’re worried about going into labor and needing him to be sober enough to drive you to the hospital. That’s the dilemma one woman found herself in, and it’s causing quite the stir. Read on to see how this couple’s disagreement unfolds…
The Birthday Plan

A Sober Request

Slim Chances, Big Worries

His Side of the Story ♂️

Eight Months Sober

Location Matters

Family History of Quick Births ⏱️

Unpredictable Situations ♀️

Not About Control ♀️

Not Just Being Mean

First-Time Mom Fears

Facing the Unknown

A Wife’s Plea

A Pregnant Wife’s Dilemma: Is She Asking Too Much?
A 35-week pregnant woman is facing a tough situation as her husband’s 30th birthday approaches. She wants him to celebrate, but also asks him to stay sober in case she goes into labor and needs him to drive her to the hospital. He thinks she’s being unreasonable, while she’s just trying to be cautious. With a family history of quick births and their home being far from the city, her concerns are understandable. But is she asking too much of her husband on his milestone birthday? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Disagreeing commenter thinks husband should enjoy his birthday

Balancing priorities during pregnancy.

Small sacrifice now, big reward later. NTA wins parenting points

Parenting comes with sacrifices, NTA for asking him to abstain

Pregnant wife asks for sobriety on husband’s birthday. NTA wins.

Suggests backup plan for husband’s birthday celebration amidst pregnancy concerns
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Pregnancy trumps birthday, NTA for asking husband to stay sober

Unexpected early labor, reasonable request, and bizarre alcohol culture. NTA.

Defending pregnant wife’s reasonable request for sober birthday celebration

Supportive reply suggests backup plan for early labor at party

Compromise suggested for sober birthday, but is it necessary?

Being prepared for a premature birth is crucial. #NTA

Husband won’t stay sober on 30th bday despite reasonable request

Being sober isn’t just about the birthday, it’s about responsibility

Supportive comment from fellow parent, suggests compromise for celebration

Pregnant wife asks sober 30th birthday, commenter supports. NTA.

Supportive commenters agree husband should stay sober for wife’s delivery

Pregnancy is scary and dangerous, he needs to be sober.

Heartfelt comment about missing birth, supporting pregnant wife. ❤️

Expecting wife asks sober support on husband’s birthday. NTA.

Pregnant wife asks husband to stay sober on birthday NTA comment defends her request.

User disagrees with pregnant wife’s request for sober birthday celebration.

A reminder to prioritize communication with loved ones over strangers.

Expectant mother asks husband to stay sober on birthday

Former bartender warns against husband’s drinking, NTA for wife’s request

Planning for the worst: a supportive comment on sobriety request

Pregnant woman shares how alcohol could ruin husband’s chance to witness birth

Pregnant wife asks husband to stay sober on birthday. Commenter supports.

Curious commenter seeks more information on pregnant wife’s request

A supportive comment about the importance of a partner during labor ❤️

Husband’s 30th birthday request leads to pregnancy insight.

Debate over husband’s sobriety on 30th birthday ends in NTA

Compromising for parenthood: Wife asks husband to stay sober on bday

NTA NICU nurse warns about the importance of being prepared

Alcohol addiction and pregnancy don’t mix. NTA.

Pregnant wife worries as husband drinks before due date

Compromise suggested for sober birthday celebration

Compromise suggested for sober birthday celebration

Finding a middle ground for drinking on special occasions

Compromise suggested for pregnant wife’s sober request on husband’s birthday

Choosing parenthood means prioritizing responsibility over fun

Having a backup plan for labor is important. NTA.

Birth scare due to drunk husband. NTA shares experience.

Pregnant wife asks husband to stay sober on his 30th birthday, commenter shares similar experience and suggests finding another support if drinking is that important.

Unpredictable situations happen, taking it easy on birthday seems reasonable

Balancing celebration and responsibility during pregnancy

Pregnant wife shares hilarious story, NTA for asking sobriety

Pregnant wife worries about labor on husband’s birthday

Pregnant wife asks husband to stay sober on birthday. Commenter supports.

Expecting father asked to stay sober until birth, NTA

Having a backup person for transport is a good idea

Pregnancy close to bday doesn’t mean he should drink. NTA.

Supportive comment encourages sober behavior for pregnant wife’s comfort.

NTA. Wife asks sober 30th birthday due to pregnancy concerns. Valid.

Father agrees husband is NTA for prioritizing family over alcohol

Pregnancy changes everything, NTA for asking husband to stay sober

Reasonable NTA request for sober husband on 30th birthday

Suggests finding a DD, but questions sober bday responsibility

Husband’s 30th vs. baby’s birth: priorities and risks discussed.
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Wife asks sober 30th birthday, reasonable or too much? NTA

Putting off drinking for a few weeks won’t hurt anyone

Worried wife asks husband to stay sober on 30th birthday

Pregnant wife asks husband to stay sober on birthday
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Debunking husband’s pregnancy myth with a real-life example

Pregnant wife demands sober 30th bday; commenter agrees

Expectant father asked to stay sober on birthday, NTA.

Birthday celebrations can wait, baby comes first. NTA.

Compromises can be made for husband’s 30th birthday celebration

Stay sober for your pregnant wife and future child. NTA.

Supportive reply defends pregnant wife’s request, calls out misogyny
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Compromise suggestion for sober birthday celebration

Husband wants to enjoy last kid-free birthday, wife wants sobriety . Anecdote shared about drunk husband during labour

Finding a middle ground for sober birthday celebrations

Suggest compromises for sober birthday, avoid labor on party day

Mother shares personal experience supporting NTA’s decision to stay sober.

Husband’s 30th bday vs. pregnant wife’s comfort
NTA comment

Mom calls out pregnant wife for asking husband to stay sober

NTA agrees to pregnant wife’s reasonable request

Pregnant wife asks husband to stay sober on his birthday. Commenters support.
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