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To be this upset at xh's gf being pregnant?

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itchychin · 13/07/2014 20:55

Been divorced about 4 years, split a year after having our first and only baby DD. He's been with his partner for about 4 years and so it really shouldn't be a surprise.

I'm really upset about it. We had trouble conceiving (him) and it took us 3 years and a round of IVF. He then became 'depressed' for DD's first year and made my life a misery (I don't think he was actually depressed hence the inverted commas I did suggest the doctors it was more he didn't love me anymore). He need to have some 'fun'.

I don't want him back. I don't wish him any unhappiness I think I just feel hugely jealous. However unreasonable it feels like he stole my future (I always wanted more than 1 child but resigned myself after our fertility issues to not probably, and now still single I am too old!) and he now gets to have another chance and I don't.

I think I might also be worried DD (6 yo) will prefer spending time there rather than here as is keen for a sibling (she'll be delighted when she finds out which is a really nice thing).

I cried all afternoon (xh wasn't the most sensitive in telling me) is this normal?!!!

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needaholidaynow · 14/07/2014 13:39

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itchychin · 14/07/2014 22:54

Just seen these further posts! Thank you all for the moral support. He's an okay Dad now to DD, good even. Sees her a lot and we get on okay.

I LOVE the point of view that I actually got the happy ending (sorry can't remember who said it!) and I shall keep reminding myself of it Grin

I would hate to make his gf feel bad. He's probably a bit scared of messing it up again. I'm less sad now and more annoyed he was so blaise (sp?!) in how he dealt with telling me. I shall let it go though!

Thanks again x

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itchychin · 14/07/2014 22:55

And agree it's disgraceful rounded buttocks that any partner would do that.

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trappedinsuburbia · 14/07/2014 23:06

I totally understand and I was the new dp.
Whilst being over the moon I was pregnant I was aware that exdps ex would feel it. She did put up with his shit for 20 years whereas my tolerance threshold was a lot shorter.
On the plus side he is a loving dad to all the kids, just a shit partner.
YANBU, its just a natural reaction.

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