My husband and I were eagerly awaiting the birth of our first baby in early August. The delivery date was set, and I naturally assumed he’d be by my side. But when I told him about the upcoming birth, he smirked and said, “It’s not like the baby’s coming out of me. You’ll manage alone.” He insisted on going to an old college friend’s wedding that same day. I was stunned by his callousness but kept quiet.
A few days before my due date, I quietly switched hospitals without telling him, except for my mom. On the day our daughter was born, my husband happily got ready for the wedding, completely unaware I was delivering our baby elsewhere. My mom stayed by me while the birth went smoothly. Meanwhile, my husband’s calls and frantic messages went unanswered because the hospital wouldn’t give him information.
When I finally spoke to him, I told him I needed time away and that he wouldn’t see our daughter until I was ready. He couldn’t believe it; his shock was palpable. Yet now, he claims I’m being heartless and calls me a drama queen for punishing him. I just can’t forgive him for choosing a wedding over our baby’s birth.
This experience has tested our marriage deeply. I needed support at that crucial moment, but he prioritized partying and socializing instead. I’m unsure where we stand now. I want him to understand how hurtful his choice was and hope he realizes that family must come first in moments like these.
