I’m 9 weeks and 5 days pregnant and the father is pushing me to get rid of my baby. I’ve never been pregnant before, and despite the circumstances I am excited to be a ftm. A little backstory. I found out the father was texting his ex 2 days before I found out I was pregnant and we broke up. I’m prepared to do this mommy thing alone I just don’t know how to tell him I want to keep my baby.
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I was in this same situation years ago and ultimately it’s your decision to make. If you decide to keep the baby it’s your body your choice. I kept mine and I must say that was rhetorical best decision I ever made. It’s a bit tough doing it alone but you’ll survive and when you see your baby it’ll be worth it. If you need someone to talk to , I’m available anytime ❤️

Hi! It’s not up to him. After my baby daddy found out I wasn’t on birth control he wanted me to take plan b I said no & I ended up pregnant & keeping the baby You got this! Depending where you are look up the laws for example in CA you dont even have to disclose anything about your pregnancy to the father if you’re not married. Tell him it’s your choice whether he wants to be involved or not is up to him but he doesnt get to decide feel free to message me ☺️

If you don't plan to pursue him for any support and he's made it blatant that he doesn't want to be involved what do you feel like you'd gain in telling him you're keeping the baby? I hope that doesn't come sounding rude because that's not my intention I'm just genuinely curious.
If it were me and my partner expressed they wanted me to abort my baby, and I decided to keep them. I personally wouldn't bother telling him. I wouldn't want him trying to worm back in and make himself seem like a white knight for taking over the role that he tried to get out of. I feel like it could go in a negative direction if you do express you're keeping your baby, and that he'd pressure you even further. And that's so much added stress that you and baby don't need. The first trimester is the hardest to get through. And keeping your stress as minimal as possible is ideal.
However you decide to go about it, whether you tell him or not. I wish you a smooth and sweet pregnancy and a delivery with no issues, just love and joy 🤍

It is your choice.

Don’t let anyone sway your decision! If he continues to try to, I would offer the termination of his parental rights. He will then have to live with his decision, and you can stick with yours! Sending lots of love though because I can’t imagine how brave you must be and how loved this baby must already be to make that decision to go it alone - single mums are absolute wonder women! ❤️

ultimately it is not up to him but if he doesn’t want it then save yourself the anxiety & worry. i love my daughter but i wish the father of our child wanted to be here….i mean im doing it, yea. but honestly, im sad af.
the father of our child wanted me to keep it because i would’ve gotten the abortion so this co parenting is hard. i want him so bad in every way. i love our daughter. I’m sad & sleepy. & I’m too fucking sexy to be walking around wondering when can i get back out there. postpartum is no joke.

Keep your child- document document document

I am in a similar situation. Your body, your choice. Don’t be pressured. Can have a chat if you need

girl keep your baby & put that man on child support 🫂
When did you girls put in your request for work or start the discussion? I’m going back in May and to be honest I just want to know what I am going back too!

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I’m so sad my baby’s bday party is Saturday and it makes me sad to think I have no friends to invite or even a bestfriend in my life I could have over or just help plan with.

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So far i have asked/mentioned:
- whether their workforce has lots of parents
- do ppl jump out for school runs then log in again
- they do allowance for ppl that are more than 1 hour commute away
- core hours are 10-4pm (i havent told them my school ends at 3:15 and wrap around care is only til 4:30)
- i have child care needs as they wanted a face to face really short notice next week
I haven’t told them my 2nd is doing only 3 days nursery in sept coz i reduced him due to the redundancy process as they dont know i have a 2nd child!!! So in october i can send him in full time or try to pay for additional sessions in September if i start early.
How much should i tell them next week??
They have a busy period sept/oct and i would be 1 of the newest hires at my level. (They are looking for more). And so me saying i can start sooner as i have taken redundancy now in sept would be beneficial to them.
But i need to help my 4 yo transition into school (lots of half days) so i only would start like 22nd sept
And as mentioned i only have 3 days a week nursery paid for atm.
I dont want to say i been on 2 year mat leave- is that OK? There may be major gaps in my knowledge but AI can fill it…
I also dno how AI has changed in 2 years but i know everyone is using claude
I also dont know how much my current company will reveal- on my redundancy letter theyy said they will tell future employees i left due to redundancy.
My current company said they are happy to do mock interviews with me so i can ask them what they get asked when they do references and what they will say.
I also have another 2nd round interview for a different company today, where i said yes i can work 9-6pm and 2 month notice period. I am wondering if i shud just tell them everything truthfully coz their benefits say they are coaching women returning to work and lots of benefits like that!
I am not too fussed if they drop me after that… but that would be discrimination i guess. But i am more interested in the 1st company… that said this 2nd company is a much easier commute in central. But i wont know how the truth helps until i try it!!!
Ahhhh so many dilemmas! I just wanted time for myself and my eldest this aug/September after my clingy toddler started full time nursery!
Why do i want so much?
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I’m 9 weeks and 5 days pregnant and the father is pushing me to get rid of my baby. I’ve never been pregnant before, and despite the circumstances I am excited to be a ftm. A little backstory. I found out the father was texting his ex 2 days before I found out I was pregnant and we broke up. I’m prepared to do this mommy thing alone I just don’t know how to tell him I want to keep my baby.
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I would LOVE to find a bestie who loves to text, spill the tea, and talk about literally everything. Someone who will send reels/TikToks back and forth all day, randomly text “girl you won’t believe what happened,” and actually wants to build a genuine friendship!

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I’m scared to have this conversation with my work and would love any tips on what other SAHMs did.
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