I was angry. Fucking pissed.

I asked the husband to take a childcare leave day because the little one has to go for immunisation. It was the peak period for my work and I was unable to take time off.

I sent him a calendar invite and reminders throughout the week. The day before, I confirmed with him again if he’s taking the day off and bringing the child for a jab. Yes, he said.

He took a day of childcare leave, sent the kid to school and went for work. Nope. He did not bring the kid for his immunisation injection as intended.

After I found out, I calmly told him I don’t have expectations of him being a good husband. My wish is only for him to be a good dad to my child.

The one time I ask you to do something for your child, you can’t even remember to bring him for an injection. YOU ARE THE FATHER! If you can’t take care of your child, don’t.

Once again, I have to throw the “ask him to get lost card” before he wakes up, take notice and do something. This is the reason why I have anxiety and trust issues.

To make up for this, he called up the clinic, book a time slot, applied leave and actually showed up to bring the child to the doctor.

There is really no point in trying to make amends when I am around. Don’t be extra. I don’t need your presence. I need hands-on help.

Tell me how, how can I improve this co-parenting situation?