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Future Dad Gets Slammed For Showing Apathy Towards Baby Shopping Despite Wife's Impending Delivery

by Jesse

Let's dive into the exciting world of impending parenthood, where priorities and interests can sometimes clash. Our narrator (Original Poster) is an expectant father who's caught between the excitement of impending parenthood and a distinct lack of interest in all things baby-related. 

OP finds himself in a peculiar predicament: while he's absolutely thrilled about becoming a dad, he simply can't muster the same level of enthusiasm when it comes to discussing strollers, car seats, and cribs.

With a laundry list of other things occupying his mind, the intricacies of baby gear seem trivial to him at this moment.

A rare day off takes an unforeseen twist when OP’s wife decides to tag along while he runs errands. They go on a shopping spree, visiting multiple stores, until they come across the crucial section for her: cribs and car seats.

OP, dutifully following his wife, lets his mind wander as he plays with his phone. Suddenly, his wife accuses him of lacking enthusiasm and involvement, turning their day off into an unexpected disappointment.

Caught off guard, OP contemplates his actions. Is he truly at fault for not sharing his wife's enthusiasm for baby shopping? Is it customary for husbands to engage in lengthy discussions about the nuances of cribs and car seats?

The weight of these questions hangs heavy as he tries to decipher the unwritten rules of parenthood. Scroll down to find out the full details, as well as the verdict of the Reddit community.

Let's dig into the details

Let's dig into the detailsReddit.com

OP is over the moon about his incoming baby, but isn't all that enthusiastic about baby shopping

OP is over the moon about his incoming baby, but isn't all that enthusiastic about baby shoppingReddit.com

OP's wife decided to check out some baby gear, but she could clearly see that OP was uninterested in picking out some things for their incoming baby. This certainly got her upset

OP's wife decided to check out some baby gear, but she could clearly see that OP was uninterested in picking out some things for their incoming baby. This certainly got her upsetReddit.com

Now OP wants to know if he's the a**hole for not showing interest while his wife was picking out baby gear

Now OP wants to know if he's the a**hole for not showing interest while his wife was picking out baby gearReddit.com

Here's what the Reddit community had to say about this story:

"This is clearly important to your wife and you’re kind of being selfish and lazy"

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"Trust me, it’s better to shop slowly and accumulate over time than to save it all last minute."

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"This will be the dad that has no idea what his kids are getting for Christmas"

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"If she insists you be involved, feign enthusiam and agree with her on every choice."

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"The fact that you regard the need to prepare for your child's arrival as "this crap" speaks entire volumes."

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"Your putting the pressure of doing all the research on her. So yeah YTA."

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Parenthood is a journey filled with anticipation and differing viewpoints, and it often presents its fair share of challenges. OP insists that parenthood isn't a one-size-fits-all experience.

While his excitement may not align with his wife's enthusiasm for baby shopping, his unwavering commitment to their growing family remains unchanged. Share your thoughts in the comments section below and let us know your perspective on OP's intriguing stance towards the arrival of their precious bundle of joy.

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