He wants to go out while our baby’s sick

Our 3-year-old has pneumonia. We’ve barely slept, I’ve been up doing meds, sponge baths, and holding him when he coughs.

Last night my husband said he “needs a break” and wants to go out with his friends this weekend. I get that he’s tired too we both are but it honestly hurt that his idea of a break is leaving while our baby’s still sick.

He says I’m being dramatic and that one night out doesn’t make him a bad dad. But I can’t shake the feeling that this isn’t the time.

Would you be upset too, or am I overreacting? 😔

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2025/10/25 Edited to

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Halima Lawrence

Yeah me and my fiancé took turns going out when our toddler was sick. It gave us energy to come back and be in good spirits for our kid. The child is feeding off your energy so if you need to go out to fuel your energy you should do it and allow him to

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