Man slammed for trying to get out of overnight baby feed over partner's snoring

01 May 2023 , 13:38

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The dad did not want to get out of bed and feed the baby (stock photo) (Image: Getty Images)

If your partner snores, you'll know the struggle of trying to enjoy some shut-eye next to a noisy sleeper. You might even stagger your bedtimes in an attempt to fall asleep before your beau.

But do you think this would be reason enough to excuse you from looking after your child?

One dad who apparently thinks so has sparked a debate after his girlfriend took to Reddit and revealed his behaviour.

In her post, the mum explains she can be quite noisy at nighttime.

According to her partner, she even wakes the dog up with her snoring. Although, she's not convinced this is the case.

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Both parents wanted to sleep (stock photo) (Getty Images/Tetra images RF)

She is certain, however, she's facing a difficult position now, and she's been left worrying what to do after her partner complained.

The pair ended up in an unpleasant exchange after their baby woke up crying at 4.30am.

The mum, who reportedly takes care of the baby 'the majority of the time' and is 'up at night with her breastfeeding' asked her partner to check on their little one.

Unfortunately, he did not respond well.

Outlining what happened, the mum's post read: "I asked my boyfriend if he could go get her bottle from the fridge and he got upset because he had to get up. He then said in a mean tone that 'I couldn't sleep because of your nasty snore'."

She added: "Now I feel like I don't want to sleep because I snore so bad. We always fight about who doesn't get more sleep but I'm always up with her or because of my ppd anxiety."

In response, Reddit users were quick to offer their support and advice.

One person suggested the parents sleep separately 'until the baby sleeps through the night and you can get more restful rest'.

"My husband and I have our own bedrooms since we had our first kid and it's been great. We still make time for intimacy but when we sleep, we get quality sleep," they added.

However, another thought there was a different underlying problem. "Please break up with him," they wrote.

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"Any man who complains about having to get up to feed his own child in the night, especially when his partner provides the majority of care for his child is not a good partner."

Amber O'Connor