Hey all.. I’m not sure if I have a question or just want to vent or some insight from anyone who’s been in a similar position. After over 10 years unexplained infertility with ex partner around 7 months later I started seeing someone it was just casual but seemed promising. I pretty much got pregnant the first time we slept together and with my history I knew my only option was to continue the pregnancy he however was quite vocal about termination and I was very firm that would not be happening. We are both late 30s good jobs no other children and did speak about wanting them in the future. We met to discuss and he was very cold said he would not want any updates no photos etc of the baby but will send maintenance every month. I’m not comfortable with that at all it’s too transactional and we are talking about a human being that won’t be erased. I’m happy to continue on my own but deep down I would like his involvement and part of me hopes what he said was out of shock. I have agreed to update him after the 12 week scan - I am 10 weeks now and had scans at 6 and 7 weeks all seems well. I want to leave the door open but also don’t want it to be a revolving door ☹️ anyone been in a similar situation? Tia
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I have not been in a similar situation whatsoever, but if that man is feeling that coldly about his unborn child, then I would not want him to be involved because he does not sound like he has any love for his unborn child. I’m sure this is a very hard situation, but I would accept his agreement to send monthly payments, and raise your baby without him. I’m sorry that you’re dealing with this situation!

At least he’s willing to send money but most do not change their mind. Who knows though you are still early on.

I speak from experience a absent parent is better then a not loving or caring parent it will do more damage