Today, the father of my unborn child told me he isn't sure he'll be able to make it to the birth, since there's no guarantee of when it will happen, so he can't schedule time off. This would be understandable if he actually had a job. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, one of my best friends went into labor 14 days early. I'd told my boss previously about this and that I need to be there for my friend as she doesn't really have any family. My boss will not let me leave work to be there. Why? I didn't give enough notice. FML
Today, I'm pregnant and feeling awful due to all-day-long morning sickness. My doctor suggested that I cancel all my social plans to be able to keep working. My doctor is also my husband, and the father of this child. FML
Today, I found out that, despite working 4 part-time jobs, that I will not qualify for maternity leave by my due date with the mandatory 600 hours. I can't get full-time work and I'm 8 months pregnant now. This'll be fun! FML
Today, I found out that I'm going to be a father. Too bad I can't tell my wife. FML
Today, at work my boss told me I have been late, under-productive, and using up a lot of sick days. He says my job is on the line. My reason for barely showing up at work: I've been on maternity leave for 6 weeks. FML
Today, my dad said he can't go to my graduation because he has to work. He got fired a month ago. FML
Today, I found out my soon-to-be husband and father of my unborn child is already married to another man. FML
Today, my dad came home roughly 3 hours early. He came back because he was laid off from his job, because there was no work for him on his current shift and they haven't found a replacement shift for him at the job he's currently at. Shouldn't they have figured that out in advance? FML
Today, I'm 9 months pregnant and the father of my child has suddenly decided that the child I've carried for 9 months isn't his, and that it was "too late" to try and fix our relationship. He's the only man who could be the father, he's just finding every excuse to say, "Sorry, but no thank you." FML
Today, I found out my husband is having a baby. Too bad I'm not pregnant. FML
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waco60 3
Even if he had a job he should still be be at his child's birth.
BulldogHoops 14
30- SPOONS MADE ME FAT
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waco60 3
Even if he had a job he should still be be at his child's birth.
daffyduckdd 2
Yeah how wold that be understandable even if he did have a job ??
Dr0reos 8
He was talking about scheduling time off from playing Halo4(he's a man so that's the only logical answer)
happle 21
58- Don't be sexist. Bitches hate that.
kakarot2 11
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Sometimes you can't get off your job. I realize the birth of your child is important, but your job is even more important. Especially of you are risking getting fired.
MrsPegg 45
85: If it was an "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant" situation and was in surprise labor then MAYBE. BUT, A child isn't created and born overnight (I'm sure you're aware of this). There's 40 weeks to plan your time off with work before the child arrives. OP's baby daddy is just a complete loser.
daniel1_1 13
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Maybe he's planning to get a job
flutter4 7
He can still take time off for the birth of his child
jep00 8
Yeah! What if he got a job but hasn't told OP yet.
ariverperson 11
brilliant choice for the father of your child OP, kick his ass
lilhellian 27
He might play it up and sue op.
emilyjgraham 34
10, I don't think the mix of fmls work here. nice try though!
lilhellian 27
Thanks for the support, Had to try. :)
wickedninja918 1
10 haha i see what you did therw
vanessa09865 23
I dont see what she did there.....uhm please explain
kd1373 19
Read the post right before this one
realeah 4
I have a feeling that his fake employers will understand his need to leave when you're in labor.
CLW_fml 9
load of crap.
annie_nk 23
Call me naive, but I'm pretty sure you schedule time off from friends and video games or whatever OP's boyfriend does.
annie_nk 23
Obviously sarcasm is lost in text.
chellyX92 8
The birth of your child should not need scheduling from friends. Those "friends" should be in the waiting room giving support.
annie_nk 23
I was being sarcastic. I know friends are supposed to support it, not keep him from it.
chellyX92 8
Oh ok. Your come wasn't there when i went to reply. :-/
annie_nk 23
Yeah we posted at the same time. I've learned my lesson about sarcasm in text here on FML lol :P
TotallyAradical 14
It wasn't lost on me. I got you!
XPetrova 10
^ He's got a point. How the hell are you going to take care of the baby alone like that? It will be damn hard...
Enslaved 38
If he DID have a job, it wouldn't be understandable! Sorry OP. I'm sure him missing his child's birth will be something he'll regret. Even super busy NFL player Charles Tillman is making sure he's there for the birth of his child.
lilhellian 27
The only thing I dislike about yor post is you used the NFL. I dislike it simply because they make for gaurding a football then those who gaurd our country.
BulldogHoops 14
Thankfully, good ol' Peanut's wife will actually give birth tomorrow, so he can play tonight. But as a Bears fan, I'm proud to say that every player and coach in the organization supported him in skipping the game if necessary.
emilyjgraham 34
forgive me if I'm wrong but surely an employer (a decent one) will let a father leave work if he had phone call saying his wife was in labour?! I don't understand why anyone in a situation of having a child would want to miss the birth!
BulldogHoops 14
17- It's not fair, but it's not their fault that they make absurd amounts of money. There are plenty of jobs that make more than the military. Also, that's totally unrelated to this FML. I don't think it's right that NFL players make that much, but that's not their fault. Most NFL players actually have values and give lots of money to charity while doing community service. I think it was Pat Tillman who went to the army from the NFL and lost his life, and I have immense respect for him.
lilhellian 27
While some do that (I respect those that do.) not all give money back. And as far as Pat goes I respect him for it. But still it isn't fair. The soldiers should have atleast as much respect and support as the players do, if not more.
Enslaved 38
17, I understand your feelings. I feel the same about underpaid teachers. But there are many factors about why they make so much money. I won't bore you with the details other than to say there is a demand. If you can make money. . . Why not? I know that this is the reason many prefer college football. (:
BulldogHoops 14
I said it's unfair, and I certainly have more respect for my friend who went to war than I do for even the Monster of the Midway, Brian Urlacher. But I don't think you should be closed-minded to anything related to the NFL based on that.
lilhellian 27
I'm not closed minded I get why people like it, But I doubt I'll be full fan easily tho.
KiddNYC1O 22
Not trying to be an ass but with all the luxuries he has, it'd be crazy if Charles missed it.
perdix 31
#11, I'm watching the Bears-Texans game and I find your choice of player odd. Charles Tillman's claim to fame is his skill in punching balls. I find it ironic that a professional ball-puncher is becoming a father.
gracehi 33
I'm an active duty service member, and I don't give two ***** what football players, hollywood actors, or rock stars make, nor do I demand that they be paid less than I. They can train just about anybody to troubleshoot and repair Seahawks, but only an elite few have the talent to play in the NFL. That's why they get paid ridiculous amounts of money, while I get paid little more than I need to support myself. That's life. I'm not gonna bitch about it. What I take issue with in the NFL is that people can commit horrendous crimes and then go back to their multi million dollar jobs once they get out of jail.
annie_nk 23
Taking a break from the football conversation, had anyone thought about FEMA? Family Medical Leave Act. I dunno if it applies to all jobs but it got my husband a day off of work from 2 jobs when our first kid was born.
amazed_71 14
FMLA (family medical leave act), not FEMA
girlymae 12
And you reproduced with this idiot? FYL
thatnucca 36
I wish your unborn child well... This doesn't look good...