Pregnant and father has abandoned us

So.. I am 8 weeks pregnant (unplanned). I am 35 and the father is 45, I had been in a relationship with him for 3 years. He had always said he didn’t want anymore children (he has three from previous relationships 21,19 & 10 years old, he is and always has been involved in their lives). I have an 11 year old from a previous relationship. Despite him not wanting anymore children, he has knowingly been having unprotected sex with me for the past 12 months. I have now fallen pregnant and he has left us, saying he wants nothing to do with me or the baby, his words… “you and it would be dead to me” So, basically if I keep the baby I will be doing it completely alone without the father or any of his family, I have a supportive family and friends circle, but this heartbreak and thought of doing it all alone, knowing the baby will be always without a father scares me. Please could I have honest advice on what to do, with being so early on in the pregnancy I have the choice to terminate and move on, or do I bring the baby into the world knowing everything I know?
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I'm so sorry to hear that your going through this. He is so wrong knowing he contributed to making this baby. I know this is super hard but don't let him influence your decision. If you want to terminate wholeheartedly then do it. If not embrace the beautiful challenge. Whatever you decide you will come out stronger because of it. Besides you have a lot of options if you decide to have your baby.

If you want the baby, then continue loving and supporting it the way you can❤️ however, I think it was pretty clear from the start unfortunately with his feelings. Whilst yes it was wrong for him to have sex without protection, he still did say that he didn’t want any more from the beginning❤️ sorry to play devils advocate but I do think his feelings are important too, especially when he’s been so honest from the start. It wasn’t a nice comment about you and the baby, and I absolutely don’t stand for that and the unprotected sex, but if you want the baby, you have it hunny❤️

This is a sad situation for you. You know how hard it is being a mum already, and going back to having a newborn will be hard. You’ll have help from your child I’m sure but also when he’s being so clear on his stance on it, your going to have to cope financially alone too, as it would be unfair to ask him to contribute when he’s made his feelings clear, (however I’m perfectly with you he’s had unprotected sex and is a grown ass man too!) I feel sorry for you hun. If you keep this baby your embarking on a difficult journey alone but I can only imagine how you feel knowing there’s something growing in your belly. X

If he was having unprotected sex he knew what could happen, I would say that to him. If he's threatened this though please don't let him back in your life he doesn't deserve you. And if you want the baby you can do it. I'm a single mum of 3, later this year will be 4, as long as children are loved it doesn't matter if they have a dad in their life. On the other hand if you don't want this you don't have to go through with it, but don't do it just to get him to stay with you x

When I fell pregnant with my first (daughter) the father said the exact same thing to me. I knew I didn’t want to be with someone who could treat me like that, so we split and I continued the pregnancy alone. He didn’t make contact the entire pregnancy and then finally reached out when she was about a month old. It took a long time but he now has some kind of relationship with her. I’m glad that I stuck up for myself, it was definitely hard doing it alone, but she is my best friend and we have such a strong bond now. She turned 6 yesterday 💜

I’m a single mother too I’m 2 weeks ahead off you but just know father or not the baby will be loved if you need a talk just message me and go with your instincts xx

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