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'man trapping'.....hear me out

146 replies

Babiesonthebrain · 25/09/2013 14:21

Im 29. I'm desperate for a baby.
I'm married to a lovely, kind, hardworking man who I love dearly but who is a perfectionist. He loves kids and will be a great dad, but wants us to save some money and buy a bigger house before we have a family.
My husband is 32. We've been married for three years, together for 6. We own a lovely 3 bed house and he earns 100k+ a year.
I'm a freelancer earning a decent amount, but he'd like me to have a more stable career before we have kids. he wants to wait for another 18months/ 2 years.

I think this is all total rubbish.

We had a pregnancy 'scare' a few months ago and he was thrilled. We were both disappointed when my
period arrived.

Would I, in any way, be doing him a favour by taking the decision out of his hands or is it evil and dishonest to even consider it? If it 'just happened' he wouldn't have to worry about whether we were making the right decision at the right time....

Any help appreciated!

OP posts:
projectbabyweight · 24/12/2013 18:37

Ahhh, I may have just "got something in my eye".

Many congrats OP and Thanks for cheering me up.

formerbabe · 24/12/2013 18:41

Don't do it...he sounds like he is making excuses. Why do you need to wait till you have a bigger house when you have a 3 bed already? If he earns 100k a year then you can easily live on one income so why does your career need to be more stable? Sorry, but if I was you I would be concerned that kids aren't actually part of his future.

meringuesnowflakes33 · 24/12/2013 18:42

Congratulations!!! Xmas Grin xx

LadyRabbit · 24/12/2013 18:42

Aw congrats and merry Christmas OP!

candycoatedwaterdrops · 24/12/2013 18:45

CONGRATULATIONS! Flowers

ThedementedPenguin · 24/12/2013 18:58

People RTFT before commenting!!

Congratulations. I'm glad things worked out for you.

ThreeWisePerpendicularVinces · 24/12/2013 19:04

Congratulations Babiesonthebrain, that's wonderful news!! Flowers.

I wish people would RTFT!

Greenfircone · 24/12/2013 19:23

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you.

muminthesun1 · 24/12/2013 19:40

you're the one having the baby, don't think its the best choice to not tell him but if you feel you can't go on any longer without having a baby, then start trying. We don't always make the most moral of choices! Good luck.

inadreamworld · 24/12/2013 19:47

100 K salary?? Wants to wait until you are more secure (whatever that means)!!!! Shock I think he doesn't want a baby and is making excuses. DH and I are not well off financially at all and we have 2 DC ande would like a third (or even a fourth if I am not too old and am crazy enugh). I think you need to talk to him, not trap him but he needs to be honest with you about whether he wants kids or not. Not fair to keep putting it off and making excuses.

candycoatedwaterdrops · 24/12/2013 20:16

For Christ's sake, READ THE BLOODY THREAD! Or at least, skim it!

DeepThought · 24/12/2013 20:20

Awwww thank you for the update

congratulations!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 24/12/2013 20:34

My husband and I talked. We're expecting a baby next summer

There was more than 'talking' going on there
Xmas Wink
Congratulations.

rabbitlady · 24/12/2013 21:05

you don't have to ask us. you know what to do. keep your mouth tight closed about it, but be very open with everything else. Xmas Wink give him a christmas to remember. enjoy.

rabbitlady · 24/12/2013 21:06

oh, you'll want me to read the thread, too, now. got to remember, i just don't do that. Xmas Smile

hoobypickypicky · 24/12/2013 21:29

What lovely news. Congratulations to both of you! Smile

OHforDUCKSchristmasCake · 24/12/2013 21:29

Congratulations! Xx

FourArms · 25/12/2013 07:11

Congratulations :)

ilovesooty · 25/12/2013 13:54

Congratulations. x

ShinyBauble · 25/12/2013 17:14

Congrats! I'm glad it worked out for both of you!

200Cigarettes · 25/12/2013 19:23

Congratulations op! What made your DH change his mind?

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