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01-21-2013 at 2:31 PM
utahbaby
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Telling my parents?

So I found out we're expecting last week, and suffice to say it hasn't been great. My husband is freaking out and trying to figure out if he's going to stay and raise his kid with me or cut and run. He never wanted kids, ever. This pregnancy is a complete surprise and accident.

The worst of this is my parents are coming to visit this weekend. Obviously, I can't keep this a secret. The problem is, my husband has a contentious relationship with them, so is deciding to stay at his mom's house while my family is here. Which means I get to tell my parents I'm pregnant, and that my husband has serious doubts, alone.

How the heck do I do this? 

 
01-21-2013 at 2:49 PM
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I wish I had an an answer for you. All I can say is that I'm praying for you.
 
01-21-2013 at 2:54 PM
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Wow. I am really sorry your husband is acting this way. 

If it were me I would tell my parents because I would want the support.

Your husband does understand that it takes 2 to make a baby correct? Well in some cases it takes more then 2. But im sure you get what I mean.

Have you been together long? I get that he is shocked and possibly upset, but he actually said he would leave? Yikes.

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01-21-2013 at 2:54 PM
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I'm so sorry. You deserve a better partner in life and father to your child than one who abandons you at every turn. I wouldn't wait around to find out whether he's going to leave you or not. Start figuring out how you're going to do this alone.

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01-21-2013 at 3:33 PM
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Your husband is being a complete ass. I have no advice other than to start looking into how to raise this child on your own. If he's trying to decide if he'll stick around I wouldn't trust him for a second to actually do it. Be honest with your parents. It sounds Ike you'll need all the support you can get.
01-21-2013 at 3:45 PM
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zoieglow:
I'm so sorry. You deserve a better partner in life and father to your child than one who abandons you at every turn. I wouldn't wait around to find out whether he's going to leave you or not. Start figuring out how you're going to do this alone.


Agreed!
Tell your parents your expecting and if you feel necessary tell them your husband may be leaving.
I would also let your husband know he's an adult. Things happen and if he decides to leave he can never get moments back he may live to regret.

If he decides to leave or stay make the decision that is best for you and your baby. Good luck
 
01-21-2013 at 6:07 PM
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I'm so sorry that your going through this. Pregnancy is hard enough with a supportive partner and to not have that in your husband must be disappointing. I would in your case get parents involved because you need to be supported and loved :) Good Luck!!

 

 


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01-21-2013 at 7:43 PM
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Wow!  I am so sorry you're going through this.  I would just rally support wherever you can get it.  Whether he realizes it or not, he is missing out on the most precious gift life can give.  

Good luck!  I hope everything works out the way you want it!


 
01-21-2013 at 8:28 PM
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You deserve so much better. Tell your parents so you have a support system since he is not man enough to step up.

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01-22-2013 at 9:47 AM
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Like everyone else , my condolences & hugs go out to you . Good job for being a strong woman. I think you should definitely tell your parents , maybe even ask them to stay the weekend. If he can't be there to tell your parents , I think that means you should start planning your options for possibly raising your child w.o him. Maybe he's just really scared and getting cold feet ? Maybe his attitude will change if you try to stay positive . I think if he realizes that you are capable and willing to do this w.o him it might be a reality check for him.
Maybe give him an ultimatum now ; if he wants no part in having a family w you , don't come home . Idk if its too early in the pregnancy for you to be that harsh ? 
May I ask how old you are ? How long you've been married ? Did you guys have a " child-free marriage plan " of some sort ? 
 Try to find peace with yourself first and keep yourself and baby as your top priority. Honestly and hopefully everything will work out as it should in a positive manner.  

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01-22-2013 at 11:35 AM
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Thanks for the support. My husband is 30, I'm 27. We've been married about 5 years, and yes, we did have a no kids plan in place. And of course, all the responsibility for BC landed on me. That's part of the conflict, because he can't understand why I won't just get rid of it.

It's hard, because putting this in a post makes him sound like an ass, and I'm stupid if I stay. But, I realized if this ever happened, it was going to be an adjustment and a huge shock. Plus, if he does come around, I love him and it would be best if he is part of the kid's daily life. I'm willing to wait longer for him to figure things out.

 My main concern is dealing with my parents, as they really don't like him, and I really don't need to hear how much of a jerk he is for doing this. I'm trying to figure out how to just shut that whole thing down before it becomes a vortex of negative crap about my husband for their whole visit.  

 
01-22-2013 at 12:24 PM
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utahbaby:

Thanks for the support. My husband is 30, I'm 27. We've been married about 5 years, and yes, we did have a no kids plan in place. And of course, all the responsibility for BC landed on me. That's part of the conflict, because he can't understand why I won't just get rid of it.

It's hard, because putting this in a post makes him sound like an ass, and I'm stupid if I stay. But, I realized if this ever happened, it was going to be an adjustment and a huge shock. Plus, if he does come around, I love him and it would be best if he is part of the kid's daily life. I'm willing to wait longer for him to figure things out.

 My main concern is dealing with my parents, as they really don't like him, and I really don't need to hear how much of a jerk he is for doing this. I'm trying to figure out how to just shut that whole thing down before it becomes a vortex of negative crap about my husband for their whole visit.  

Wow that's a lot. Well, nobody here thinks that he's an ass, and that you're stupid. You certainly don't sound that way. But IMO I would tell my parents because you will need all of their support. No one can say what the future will be, but I hope things do get better. 


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01-22-2013 at 12:25 PM
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zoieglow:
I'm so sorry. You deserve a better partner in life and father to your child than one who abandons you at every turn. I wouldn't wait around to find out whether he's going to leave you or not. Start figuring out how you're going to do this alone.

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01-22-2013 at 2:59 PM
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utahbaby:

Thanks for the support. My husband is 30, I'm 27. We've been married about 5 years, and yes, we did have a no kids plan in place. And of course, all the responsibility for BC landed on me. That's part of the conflict, because he can't understand why I won't just get rid of it.

It's hard, because putting this in a post makes him sound like an ass, and I'm stupid if I stay. But, I realized if this ever happened, it was going to be an adjustment and a huge shock. Plus, if he does come around, I love him and it would be best if he is part of the kid's daily life. I'm willing to wait longer for him to figure things out.

 My main concern is dealing with my parents, as they really don't like him, and I really don't need to hear how much of a jerk he is for doing this. I'm trying to figure out how to just shut that whole thing down before it becomes a vortex of negative crap about my husband for their whole visit.  

 

Yea he's definitely not an ass. I still think the shock has given him cold feet. Men and women are wired different. It sounds to me there were personal reasons as to why you agreed to the no baby plan . The fact that as a woman more than likely it would be your responsibility to make sure you don't get pregnant , which of course its unfair.  I assume you guys have talked ( maybe argued ? ) about that too . If he repeats to " get rid of baby " let him know the baby was consensual , you both as H & W are a family , and now you both need to agree on a decision. Time is ticking , if you both can't come to some sort of an agreement within a cpl months , you should start planning other options. 


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01-22-2013 at 3:29 PM
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Also regarding your parents since that is your current main concern. I still think you should let them know. Ask them to please be sensitive since it is just something he said , he didn't literally leave you.

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