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Regret baby and hate my life

44 replies

Throwawaycat · 23/05/2017 14:23

I'm 18 and my LO is 5months, my partner is 19.

I do everything, clean the flat, look after the baby, cook for him and me. You name it I do it. The flat HAS to be clean so I'm constantly cleaning, cooking or looking after LO. I get no rest or alone time.
If I want a bath I put LO in the pram or car seat and he comes in the bathroom with me, my partner won't watch him. I hardly bathe, most of the time I just clean my hair in the sink.

I hardly sleep 3-4 hours at most, LO won't nap unless he's on me or moving. My partner does none of the night feeds or night waking and screams at me if LO wakes him up. He doesn't work, or try looking but complains about being out of work and feeling like a slob, he sits about all day playing games. We have hardly any money and I'm constantly borrowing off family but that won't stop him from buying 80 odd games.

If LO cries at all I get yelled at, it's my fault if he cries. My partner sleeps until 11 sometimes later, he sleeps on the couch so most of my day is spent with LO and me in the bedroom.

Me and him don't have sex anymore, I'm to tired but when we do I regret it after. He constantly bugs me for sex, he doesn't seem to care at all that I'm tired. On top of being tired I have chronic painful health conditions, I'm constantly in pain and the lack of sleep is making me worse.

I hate this, I wanted to go to uni and study to be a doctor but now my partner says I'm 'not allowed to' because of my health. I'm not allowed to work either so studying would be a waste of time, least that's what he says.

I've talked to him and he changes but then goes back to normal, he does fuck all to help (our families won't help either) and nothing for me or LO. I hate this and strongly regret LO, but I do love LO.

I'm considering either adopting LO out to a better family or leaving my partner. I don't know what to do, where to even begin...

OP posts:
Neverknowing · 23/05/2017 15:10

Also, he will not try to take your child he will threaten though. If he can't deal with your child crying now or even look after him for five mins while you wash he will not look after him without you !!

MycatsaPirate · 23/05/2017 15:34

Please get out of this'relationship'

He does nothing and offers nothing.

He is abusive.

You can do so much better on your own.

Seek help from Women's Aid. They can place you in a refuge and help you sort out benefits which should give you breathing space to get back on your feet.

This is not a relationship. This is not what a 'real man' is like. A man who loves you and your child would be helping with the baby, giving you time to sleep, wash and eat. Helping at home, looking for a job or at least seeking benefits to help pay the bills.

You can live on your own with the baby and both thrive. You are the same age as my oldest DD and I wish I could just sweep you and the baby up and bring you home.

You are stronger than you think. You do not need this man, or any man.

Pallisers · 23/05/2017 15:40

You are VERY young to be dealing with a baby, a flat, and a useless partner. What you are feeling is very understandable given the circumstances.

First of all I strongly suggest you get rid of the useless partner. If you are no longer expecting anything from him or watching him waste your money and his time your stress levels will be better.

And this "not allowed to" is just crap. Are you just finished 6th form? Can you access any counselling/help through school or the local health centre or health visitor?

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YeahILoveSummer · 23/05/2017 15:49

Hi, sorry you are going through all this alone. You sound like a good mum + love your baby. You have got your whole life ahead of you, don't waste it with your current "partner" you deserve better. You still have plenty of time left to study + get a job. Take care of yourself + baby xx

Christinedonna · 23/05/2017 15:50

My situation isn't a million miles from yours. I pay for everything, even though he earns 3x the amount i do. We live with his mum and I work evenings and I know he does nothing while I'm gone so I feel in competition with his mum as it feels like she's trying to take over DD and enabling OH. I want to get us out of here but I don't want to end up in emergency accommodation because I don't want my DD going through that. We haven't had sex in months, he talks to me like shit, doesn't come home when he says he will, has a past of talking to girls behind my back. If you ever want to talk I'm here

ineedwine99 · 23/05/2017 15:51

Leave him. He's a waste of space

Justmadeperfectflapjacks · 23/05/2017 15:53

Does your grandma know about the baby? Falling out with you as a teen is different from needing her when you have a little one you need to keep safe. .
Worth a phone call I would say.
Get some support from woman's aid too.

user1485963128 · 23/05/2017 15:53

Leave him, you don't need another "baby" to look after. In the long run it'll do you both good...

Oliversmumsarmy · 23/05/2017 16:09

I would not be sending lo to live with partners mother. Whilst you are with her son everything will be fine but the moment you split you might struggle to get lo back.

Yes to WA. They helped my friend.
Also I wouldn't let your partner know what you intend to do. Speak with WA and get all financials bank statements passports birth certificates together.. Then get your plan together to leave.

"Bike Ride" are you sure that was what he was up to.

Violetcharlotte · 23/05/2017 16:25

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this. Having a young baby is hard work, even when you've got a supportive partner and family and are managing financially. In your situation it;'s no wonder you feel so low. And you're so young as well.

All I can really say, echoing others, is get some support. Women's Aid will be able to help you, or most towns and cities have domestic abuse support groups that will be able to help. Are you in a housing association property? If so, you could also speak to your Housing Officer - they're trained to know what to do in these kind of situations. Or you can speak to your Dr or Health Visitor. They're sadly all to used to seeing women in this situation so will be able to help you.

And please ignore his threats about 'getting custody' of the baby. They all say this and it's complete BS. He's just using that as a way of stopping you leaving.

Please, please do seek support. Your life will be so much better without this waste of space in it.

keepondreaming · 23/05/2017 17:09

Run, run like the wind.
You are young and scared with a young baby to care for. Ask for help and you will get it. No one will judge and I PROMISE you will look back in years to come, older & wiser and be thankful you had the strength to leave this loser.
Good luck Flowers

Marmalade85 · 23/05/2017 17:30

My heart goes out to you OP. Women's Aid and also Gingerbread will be able to provide you with advice. If your boyfriend isn't interested in the baby now, he certainly won't be arsed to take you to court. Good luck Flowers

Gillian1980 · 23/05/2017 20:29

He's not a partner.... there's no partnership here.

Definitely speak to someone about leaving.

If you take your LO to a weigh-in clinic then maybe speak to the HV there. They can help put you in touch with the right people to move out safely with LO. If it's a place you go anyway then he probably won't think anything of it, so no need for him to know.

Kittykatclaws · 23/05/2017 20:35

I hope you are ok this evening OP.

It must be very daunting but you are doing the right thing Flowers

Tchoutchou · 24/05/2017 20:53

Hi. Please call Women's Aid and tell them how your life is. Your "partner" is controlling and this isn't right.
WA will be able to advise you on what you can do. I would refrain from informing your partner about what you're doing (you're protecting yourself and you're baby). WA is best placed to help you decide what to tell him and what not to tell him.
Take care.

KatharinaRosalie · 24/05/2017 21:36

'm pretty sure my partner would want LO - the child he won't even watch so you can have a bath? No he won't.

Please call women's aid. He sounds absolutely horrible.

corythatwas · 25/05/2017 09:24

Abusive men always threaten to go for custody. It's the most laughable threat in the book for all it sounds so chilling.

Think about it: would a man who can't be arsed to change a nappy or watch his child for 5 minutes now really want full 24/7 responsibility and all the work that comes with it?

and even if he did want it, how would he persuade a court that he was the more fit parent when you are the one who does all the work and knows all about it?

Nodowntime · 26/05/2017 10:53

Throwawaycat,

How are you today? Have you decided anything?
18 is very young and tough to become a mum, and without any family or partner support it's an unimaginable task. Where in the country are you, in case you were a neighbour, I'd love to come and give you a break... the way you are now is unsustainable x

Bedsheets4knickers · 28/05/2017 13:02

Please leave ... he doesn't love you , your baby will love you to the moon and back .. leave the guy x

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