After 17 happy child-free years with my DP I have discovered at the age of 40 that I am pregnant. I hadn't been bothered about babies until about five years ago, then when I told DP I was feeling broody I brought up the subject but he made it clear he didn't want children. I thought he might change his mind and came off the pill last year to increase the chances of 'accidents', and although it wasn't planned and we were using condoms, I am now 9 weeks gone. His reaction has been so negative I have been considering termination and even though I thought it was what I wanted, I have also been feeling negative about the whole thing and I am wondering if I should forget having the child and ditch him as well. He has said reluctantly said he will stand by me even if he really doesn't want to be a father. I feel so confused and need to make a decision soon. I don't feel any attachment to the child, can't face the idea of being a single mum and am not sure if I can go through with it. I have also lost my job and am reliant on DP for money.
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