In an astonishing event that has left many shaking their heads, a mom on TikTok found herself in the hot seat after pulling off something that’s hard to believe. Imagine a child in a NICU, requiring every bit of attention and monitoring, but the mother in question decided her hunger was a priority.

The baby, born prematurely, needed constant monitoring to ensure everything was going smoothly. Yet, the mom, Allie Rae, made the surprising decision to unplug her baby’s monitor. And why did she do it? To grab a turkey sandwich.

Allie Rae, who filmed the entire episode, explained her reasoning. She was feeling the pangs of hunger and, in her words, “food was calling.” The decision to momentarily unplug such a crucial device has been met with a wave of criticism online, as many questioned her judgment and priorities.

In the video, which she streamed live, Allie mentions to her viewers that she was desperate for a turkey sandwich. Apparently, these sandwiches were kept in a specific fridge, accessible only with assistance, which prompted her to improvise.

What followed was a sequence of events that left viewers astounded. She was seen taking the monitor’s cable and disconnecting it. When medical staff arrived to address the sudden silence from the equipment, she casually reassured them by saying, “No, no, you’re fine!” and reconnected it promptly. Her only request was if it was possible to fetch her the sandwich she craved so much.

The nursing staff, understandably bewildered, had to turn down her request for assistance with the sandwich, suggesting instead that she take a moment to step away and perhaps reconsider her approach.