Mixed Reactions Arise As Man Chooses To Visit His Dying Grandpa Over Staying With His Almost-Due Pregnant Wife

His pregnant wife wasn’t happy that he was planning to go see gramps when she was so close to her due date.

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• September 8, 2022

It's a good idea to accompany expectant mothers to their doctor's appointments and to be there for them to talk about their feelings as well. Doing so can help them deal with the intense emotions that come with being pregnant, and their partner is the best person to offer that kind of support.

According to research in the Journal of Women’s Health, pregnant women who did not have their partners’ support experienced higher levels of despair and anxiety and were more likely to smoke. The researchers came to the conclusion that having a supportive spouse may be essential to the health of both pregnant women and their developing fetuses.

Another study that examined the effects of financial and emotional support from a partner on mothers during pregnancy was published in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. It was found that having a partner who can provide for both was "significantly correlated" with lower stress levels in mothers.

According to the study, the mental health of mothers directly affects the health of the unborn child. The study’s authors stated that “perceived by mothers during pregnancy can lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes threatening mother and child’s physical and mental health.”

This man received the heartbreaking news that his grandfather, with whom he had always been quite close, was probably going to pass away shortly.

The fact was well understood by a Reddit user named Visible_Letter. Every step of the way, he was by his pregnant wife’s side.

However, as her due date drew near, the OP found out that his grandfather had become unwell and was on the verge of death. His initial inclination was to pack up and leave, but his wife urged him to stay.

The title really sounds bad

But here comes the issue

As her due date approached, the man learned that his grandfather fell ill and was about to die

My wife feels it's not important

The OP went on to add some additional information later on

Oh, there's another one

They both came to a happy compromise

My grandfather even picked my daughter's name

Okay, there's one more edit

The OP got to say goodbye

Saying goodbye and expressing gratitude for the positive ways they have impacted your life is one way to show the dying person how important they are to you.

It helps the person feel more dignified and makes their passing less difficult. People's reactions were quite conflicted, and they couldn't agree on whether the man was right (NTA) or wrong (YTA) in his decision.

Life is more important than death

Your wife needs you but your grandfather doesn't

Nothing could go wrong but a lot could go wrong too

Your wife needs you for support

Everyone should understand why you can't attend the funeral

Your wife and child are more important

Giving birth is one of the most painful and scariest things

The reality is that you can't go

Spend some time on the phone with him

You need to stay with your wife

See him...

It's possible to say goodbye from a distance

Your wife wants you there for support

An info

You are more needed at home

And a repeated version too

Sharing that moment brings you closer

Staying for the funeral is unnecessary

I would skip the funeral

You'd never forgive yourself for being away

Being pregnant can fill us with great joy, excitement, and anxiety. So it's wonderful to know that the man and his wife were able to come up with a solution that allowed them both to receive what they wanted, even though I don't think we can all agree on the "right" course of action in such a situation.

Maryjane