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AIBU Not to want a termination at 19 weeks just because DP 'Doesn't want a baby yet'?

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Namechanged1234567890 · 07/08/2017 09:44

I'm posting in aibu in part for traffic and in part because that is what I'm asking, but I'm feeling really shitty about all of this and would appreciate people holding back from slamming me to the floor/burning me alive for this thread.

So as not to drip feed as you can all see by my very original username, I've changed my name. I've been on MN for a while. I'm in the second trimester of my first pregnancy (A total shock as DP and I thought I couldn't have children, and yes we had testing in the autumn/winter/spring of 2015/16 so I do know this.) DP and I had always spoken about starting a family, be it with IVF or adoption in the net couple of years, probably 2019 as we should be purchasing our second property in 2018 and this would mean I could reduce my workload. But our current situation isn't awful and we could certainly make it work.

I can see why we would've been better waiting, and DP and I did speak about an early termination, but he wouldn't come with me to the appointment at six weeks and I really felt like I couldn't do it alone.
he then told me I didn't have to do it and that he'd support me whatever. Fastforward to 11 weeks and he wants me to terminate again, but then tells me not to worry about it as I've got a big few weeks coming up, I think everything's fine, He starts calling the baby our little person etc etc. But again at 15 weeks he is pressuring me for a termination whilst simultaneously telling me it is too late and that it's a proper person. I'm currently 16w5 and have phoned BPAS who have told me the only time I can have the procedure is at the end of the month 230 miles from my home. I need to be escorted as it's a major operation. I don't want it done, and I certainly can't do it on my own. WIBU to just tell 'D'P to fuck off, and go and talk to my mum and have my baby (I've not been able to talk to anyone in case I make him look bad)
I've had it up to my eyes, I feel totally broken and scared and alone and I can't believe what an uncharacteristically massive twat my DP is.

Please someone help me. I don't know what the right thing to do is.

OP posts:
lubeybooby · 16/08/2017 18:37

I'd say do not have an abortion - you want the baby and you are perfectly old enough. Do not allow yourself to be pressured. Go to your mums and stay safe (emotionally as well as physically)

TipTopTipTopClop · 16/08/2017 18:39

What I am saying is, some women while considering an abortion (weeks aren't important) do change their mind,

Please do come and explain how an abortion at 6 weeks and 19 weeks are the same, because weeks aren't important?

GreenTulips · 16/08/2017 19:13

Quack - most people are shocked and worried about unexpected pregnancy - he is allowed those feeling, but not to the detriment of OPs feelings or medical care

He doesn't want people to know she's expecting because he knows he'll look like the bad guy - it's all about him!!

He needs councilling

Mountainviewloo · 16/08/2017 19:18

I'm glad I'm not a man sometimes.

Hmm
Cookie15 · 16/08/2017 19:30

Ran this past my husband to get a man's opinion...fully expecting him to stick with another man but his only answer was NO FUCKING WAY should you have a termination.
I'm 20 weeks and struggled for 3 years to conceive and if he said that to me I'd tell him no way! You are better off on your own. Tell him so and tell him to go and buy the second property for himself to live in...alone!

QuackPorridgeBacon · 16/08/2017 19:55

I didn't say they weren't important when regarding difference in termination. Stop putting words into my mouth and just read what I have written. I'm clearly not the best at explaining what I am trying to. It doesn't matter anyway.

I've already said his actions are both wrong and cruel. Sick of people choosing what they want to have a go at instead of reading it in the context given. Read all of my comments don't select which part looks good to use against me.

BaDumShh · 19/08/2017 14:40

OP, how are you doing now?

Blueskyrain · 29/08/2017 00:22

In another thread she mentioned she was travelling back from Paddington to Penzance by train, in severe pain because of pregnancy complications. I'm probably putting 2 + 2 together here and making 40 but she didn't mention pain before, but was, whilst doing a long journey by herself, after staying silent on here for a while. It gives me a bad feeling about this

Pandoraphile · 11/09/2017 10:42

Oh I hope she's ok....

SparklyMagpie · 11/09/2017 10:52

Also hoping you're OK OP! X

Motoko · 11/09/2017 14:07

Doesn't sound like it.

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