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AIBU?

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For considering having a DC2 with my exP?

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imhungry · 22/01/2011 20:38

Bit of a long one but bear with me. I split with exP after it became apparent that he may prefer boys to ladies IYSWIM! We have a DS who is 2.4yo. Obviously it was a deal breaker but we have stayed on very good terms and still have a good friendly relationship. He comes to see DS most days and we take him out and on holiday together. Nobody knows the real reason we split.

Before we split we both said we wanted another DC and I would still like to have another baby at some point. AIBU (or just insane) to consider asking him to have a 2nd DC with me?

I have thought about using an anonymous donor but am put off this by it meaning the younger DC wouldn't have a father around when DS would have his around and would be off doing stuff with him. I think it would be difficult for younger DC.

I'm very limited for space at home and as a result DS and I co sleep (its not just a space issue as we both enjoy it) but I know as he gets older he will need his own room etc. AIBU to think about having another one when I'm pushed for space?

I know what hard work having a baby is and have heard many people say its much harder going from one to two so would it be too difficult to manange on my own?

AIBU to think about having a 2nd DC on my own and/or asking my exP to be the father?

OP posts:
GMajor7 · 09/02/2011 15:13

Still think you're nuts. Stick with the one DC for now.

ShirtyGerty · 09/02/2011 15:16

You'd need to agree on all aspects from the very beginning - how would the finances work, how much time would the two children spend with each of you each week etc.

Also, its not relevant to any discussion that you have with him necessarily, but does he have a partner? I'd feel very uncomfortable about my partner fathering another child with his ex.

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