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An expecting mum has had to drive herself to hospital to give birth, after her husband’s celebratory drinks turned into an all-night bender.

And here’s the kicker – he knew his wife was giving birth the next day, because she was having a planned c-section.

Pauline shared her story on KIIS 101.1’s Will & Woody show, after they called out for listeners to share their stories detailing the worst things their partners have done when they’ve been close to giving birth. And Pauline’s story took the cake!

She explained that her c-section was booked for the next morning, so the birth of their baby was no surprise to her or her husband. But his friends decided to wet the baby’s head a little early.

“He knew we were booked in for the caesarean, we had to be at hospital from about 7 o’clock in the morning. All his mates took him out for a drink the night before and into the morning. So it was about 2.30 in the morning.”

But that’s not where the bender ended. Pauline’s husband ended up making a new mate on the way home from the night out, and they kicked on together.

“He gets a taxi home, tells the taxi driver that we’re having a baby the next day. So the taxi driver’s like, “Well, I’m ending my shift, I’ll take you out for a beer”. So the random taxi driver takes my husband out for a beer. We lived opposite a pub in Newcastle. So they went across the road to the pub for more than one beer mind you. Gets home at about 3.30 in the morning.”

She was then asked by the show’s hosts if her husband went with her to the hospital. Her answer?

“Yeah, but I had to drive, but yes he did.”

Ouch! Do you have a similar story about the worst thing your partner did just before you gave birth? We’d love to hear it, share it in the comments below!

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  • This would make me so angry

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  • What an insensitive jerk but, mind you, it was probably peer pressure. I’d make him squirm for a while before I let him know all is forgiven. Congratulations to you

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  • I would be beyond furious with my husband. Bit selfish if you ask me

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  • I heard similar store from friend.

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  • This ‘wetting the head’ business is pure male crap. I know a few males, including my brother-in-law who did this. They seemingly forget it’s the woman who gives birth. This was such a selfish act on her partner and friends part. I can’t believe this still happens.

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  • Certainly a story to tell! Wonder if she has let him live it down yet?

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  • He’d be well and truly in the dog house.

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  • I would have been furious. Good on her for being so calm about it.

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  • I would be very angry at him. Very irresponsible

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  • Wow – very irresponsible when you have a definite date for birth. Do hope he didn’t then proceed to throw up while in the delivery room as she says he went with her!


    • Very upsetting and irresponsible indeed !

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  • Id be livid. Luckily she was able to drive and make it there

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  • Yes! I had to phone a friend to take me in to the hospital. I left a note on the kitchen bench for my husband and I saw him the next day. Our baby was 9 weeks early, but I was still not very happy that he wasn’t with me to take me in.

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  • Wow I would be so mad! She seems like a better person then me and handled the situation quite calmly.

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  • Ooh, that’s not okay. I would have been furious. How ridiculous that ‘wetting of the head’ still exists in this day and age. It’s such a ridiculous male thing to do. I hope this is not an example of how he’s going to be as a father.


    • My thoughts exactly, ridiculous just utterly ridiculous.

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  • At least she didn’t go into labour and I imagine it happens more often than we like to admit!

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