Nine months pregnant and overwhelmed by the nesting instinct, Eloise’s excitement slowly turned to frustration. The baby’s crib sat untouched in the nursery, a silent reminder of her husband Tom’s constant delays and empty promises. Feeling isolated and exhausted, with her body aching from the pregnancy, Eloise realized she couldn’t wait any longer.
Summoning every ounce of strength and determination, she rolled up her sleeves and painstakingly built the crib herself. When Tom finally noticed, his indifferent question—“Why didn’t you just do it alone?”—stung deeply.
But Eloise wasn’t done. She decided to teach Tom a lesson in partnership. Delegating the baby shower preparations to him, she handed over a daunting, nearly impossible checklist while she rested. As Tom scrambled in panic and confusion, Eloise watched quietly, finally seeing him grasp the weight she’d been carrying all along.
When guests arrived to a chaotic setup, Tom’s embarrassment was palpable. And when Eloise revealed she had assembled the crib single-handedly, despite being heavily pregnant, the moment hit home. That evening, Tom offered a heartfelt apology, finally acknowledging how much he had taken her for granted. He promised to be a true partner moving forward — and for the first time, Eloise felt hope that they could face parenthood as a united team.
