Mom Asks Sleepy Husband To Get Up And Soothe Their 18-Months-Old Baby, Husband Claims It's Unfair

"Poor planning on your part does not necessitate an emergency on mine."

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• February 4, 2023

Have a boisterous toddler who objects to going to bed? There are others besides you, and the OP in today's story is too!

It is common for toddlers to experience episodes of fear where they become frightened of the dark or spending the night alone in their room. After your child reaches the age of 18 months, you're no longer dealing with a fussy infant; instead, you're dealing with a difficult toddler who is willing to battle for what he or she wants.

Your little baby's cries used to be easily silenced when he or she was a baby with bottles, burping, or a quick snuggle. Now, a tantrum may utterly derail even the most straightforward, routine task.

Learning how to handle a screaming toddler helps keep your child happy and helps you regain your composure. The OP and her husband have a system where they alternate who gets up if their baby wakes overnight so the other can get as much sleep as possible.

But on one occasion, the OP's husband felt it was unfair that the OP woke him as she hadn’t been up for that long and the baby wasn’t difficult to deal with. Tag along and read the full story below so you can decide for yourself.

The Story's Title

The OP's baby was seemingly inconsolable for 2+ hours

It was not a brutal overnight wake up by any stretch but the OP was tired

We've gathered some of the most upvoted comments from redditors for you to read through below

He's allowed to make a comment about it

You could have been up easier than him

This wasn't what you and your husband agreed on

This Redditor has had plenty of such similar discussions

Babies do not understand bed time

You are not addressing the root of the problem

Hiring an over night nanny

According to this Redditor, this is not a big issue

You both have to be exhausted at some point

There's no possible judgment here except "no ahs here"

Sleep deprivation is really tough

He doesn't get to decide what is difficult for you to deal with

You used it because you were merely a little annoyed

You should have room for some negotiation

This Redditor and the wife had the exact same arrangement

This Redditor is glad the OP's husband was so calm about it

Both of you need to be understanding about slip offs

Those kind of snippy comments are bound to happen

He didn't tap out when he should have

Toddlers frequently detest the concept of postponing all of their learning and exploration in favor of a good night's sleep. They would much rather stay up and check on your activities!

After all said, Redditors came to the conclusion that the OP wasn't the AH in this story, but if you have a different view, drop them in the comments below and make sure to share this post too.

Maryjane