Sarah, a soon-to-be mother, struggles with her husband David’s lack of involvement in her pregnancy and decides to withhold the gender of their baby after he skips an important appointment, leading her to confront David and work through their issues to prepare for the arrival of their child.
She is Expecting
Meet Sarah, a soon-to-be mother who is excitedly expecting her first baby with her husband, David. However, David’s lack of involvement in her pregnancy has been a constant source of frustration for Sarah. He barely attends any doctor appointments with her, and his excuses aren’t even valid.
He Misses Appointments
David is willing to miss important appointments over soccer or a drink or board game with friends. His response is always, “I’m not the one carrying the baby, why do I have to go see the doctor with you?”
She Had Enough
Last week was the final straw for Sarah. David was supposed to come with her to the baby’s gender reveal appointment, but he chose not to come at the last minute because his friend invited him to a fish ‘n’ chips meal. Sarah was pretty livid but didn’t make a fuss about it. Her mom went with her instead.
She Refused
David texted Sarah asking her to tell him the results (boy or girl), but she refused to tell him. He kept spam calling her, but she hung up each time. David came home fuming, demanding Sarah tell him the results, but she refused and bluntly told him that since he refused to attend the appointment, he gets no results until after the baby’s born, and she was willing to die on this hill.
He Went Mad
David went off, calling Sarah spiteful and immature for doing this and punishing him. He said he’s the father and has the right to know. He then called Sarah dramatic since she wasn’t alone and her mom was with her. Sarah said he gets no results period. David has been fuming about it and told his family. They’re now pressuring Sarah to stop playing mind games with him and tell him, but she declined.
She Felt Guilty
Sarah’s pregnancy has been a rollercoaster of emotions, and David’s lack of involvement has made it even more challenging for her. She feels like she’s going through this alone and wishes that David would be more supportive. Sarah knows that David has the right to know the gender of their baby, but she also feels like he needs to be more present in her pregnancy. She wants him to attend more doctor appointments with her and be more involved in the process.
They Try to Work Things Out
Sarah decides to sit down with David and have a heart-to-heart conversation. She tells him how she’s feeling and why it’s important to her that he’s more involved. David listens and realizes that he’s been neglecting his responsibilities as a father-to-be. David apologizes to Sarah and promises to be more involved in the pregnancy. He admits that he’s been taking her for granted and that he needs to step up and be there for her. David also understands Sarah’s decision not to tell him the gender of the baby. He knows that he messed up and that he needs to earn back her trust.
Things Improve
Over the next few weeks, David attends more doctor appointments with Sarah and starts to take a more active role in preparing for the baby’s arrival. He helps her set up the nursery, goes shopping for baby clothes, and even takes a parenting class with her. Sarah is happy to see David taking a more active role in the pregnancy. She knows that he’s not perfect, but she appreciates that he’s making an effort to be there for her and their baby. As Sarah’s due date approaches, David is excited and nervous. He can’t wait to meet his child and start this new chapter in their lives together. When the baby is finally born, David is overwhelmed with emotion. He holds his child in his arms and realizes that nothing else in the world matters as much as this little bundle of joy.
To the Internet
In the end, David learns that being a father means being there for his family, no matter what. He realizes that he needs to be more present and involved in their lives, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen. Sarah, however, whilst feeling blessed for their new arrival, wants opinions from others on her situation so asks on a popular internet forum.
The Internet Responds
One person comments, “Already a deadbeat dad before the baby is even born.”
A Further Response
Another person writes, “He probably wants to know the gender to brag to his friends. I agree with you. Let him sweat some. He can’t be too excited since he said he ‘doesn’t’ feel like he needs to go with her cause he’s not pregnant. Most guys would want to go with their pregnant wife to doctor appointments. This guy’s a jerk!”
A Final Word
A final person comments, “I can’t imagine inviting someone over to my house for a meal, saying ‘Hey where’s the wife?’ and being ok with the answer “Oh she is at a baby scan by herself.” That person would not be my friend any longer.”
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