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Pregnant with twin, husband wants an abortion but I don't

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Whatslifefor · 14/11/2024 12:29

I have 3 kids from previous relationship, husband has 2 (who don't live with us). We decided we don't want to have more kids, but now I am pregnant I am not sure I want to go through with termination (the last one left me feeling traumatised and guilty). My options at the moment:

1- terminate the pregnancy and resent my husband for it (especially since it's a twin pregnancy)

2- continue with the pregnancy and my husband will resent me for it, or worse leave me and I end up a single mum to 5 kids

So currently, the way I see it, both my options suck for one of us (obviously as a woman I am in more of a disadvantage). Any one was in a similar situation and their marriage survived either decision?

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Whyherewego · 14/11/2024 12:37

Well ultimately if you are prepared to be a single mum to 5 kids including twins then you can continue with the pregnancy.
You both agreed you didn't want more kids. You got pregnant, he wants to maintain that position ie no more kids.
You have a choice, it's your body. None of us know what's right for you, only you do. But maybe ask yourself, if you were a single mum of 3 and got pregnant on a 1 night stand. What would you do?

Whatslifefor · 14/11/2024 12:34

The reason I am asking is because I personally see this argument as the end of our relationship whichever route I take. But I am hoping I'm wrong...

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