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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Pregnant and unsure what to do

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Nickyb7 · 21/09/2017 17:48

I found out I was pregnant a few weeks ago after pill failure. I've been in a relationship with the father for over a year and a half but he had recently moved away - we were still in touch and planning to see each other and he said he loved and missed me. When I told him I was pregnant he was initially really loving and supportive albeit we acknowledged that we wouldn't be escalating our relationship just because of a baby and I'd be responsible for raising it but now he's saying he wants nothing to do with me at all unless I abort - he won't even want to know when it's born or if I'm ok and doesn't want anything to do with the baby. I can support myself financially and I told him I wouldn't ask for money so it's not that. I think he's the most decent man I've ever met but this took me off guard. He really took this view after taking to his girlfriend. Before he had been understanding albeit shocked and scared which is natural and he was helping me through. He kept going from showing me love to not wanting to even look at me like I'd done something awful to him. I understand it's tough on the dad that they don't have the ultimate say in whether to have an unplanned baby. His life is pretty tough right now too. I don't want to make things worse for him. But I don't know if I can live with killing this child. I feel love for it. He says it's just a bunch of cells and this should be an easy decision but it doesn't feel that way and I've been reading about the risks of abortion... I just don't know if I can do it. I feel so sick and alone. I really love the dad and I don't want to lose his support in my life. I don't know if I could cope with raising a child alone emotionally even though I have the money and it might block me from ever having the planned family I always wanted and living the life I want but all that sounds selfish and I love this baby too and could give me and it a good life. I feel more scared than I ever have. The thought of an abortion just fills me with dread. He's breaking my heart. I need him here because I can't tell anyone else and I feel close to breaking down but he says he doesn't know when he can come. He's telling me to be an adult and make the right choice. But it doesn't seem like there is one.

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Lemondrop99 · 22/09/2017 10:21

Whatever you do, don't give up your baby for him. He's keeping you at arms length, half in a relationship and avoiding commitment. Worse, he's now threatening to cut you out completely if you don't abort! I don't think you'll ever get what you want from him, instead he just keeps you dangling on a string. If you abort just to try and hang on to him, I think you'll end up with huge regrets when this relationship doesn't end up where you want it to.

Whatever decision you make, please make it based on your own circumstances. Do not factor him in at all. Make the decision as if you will be a single mum, then if he does come around at some point, that might be a bonus (depending on his attitude).

Good luck, it's not an easy decision to make but I hope you find the right outcome for you.

Kbates134 · 22/09/2017 12:24

It is hard on the man too if he's not ready to be a dad and maybe he's scared or taking bad advice (agree what kind of woman would persuade a man to think treating a pregnant woman like this is okay. Sounds off). Cut him out a few weeks. Maybe he'll come around like mine did if he loves you. You never forget what they did to you when you were going through this on your own but men aren't strong like us with things like this they panic and get angry and then get feelings later. He says he feels forced into becoming a dad but if you can't live with having an abortion you're being forced into being a mum - because HE couldn't rubber up when everyone knows birth control aren't totally safe. He let YOU down, then and now. Big time. Put him out of the picture. I hope he's the man you think and he does a 360 like mine who's the best dad I could ask for and a better man. Only you can't count on him to. You can only count on yourself. And I know you didn't choose this but if you love this guy so much how much would you love a baby. See a counsellor about options if you really can't. You'll be happy again whatever you choose. Message if you need to talk. You're not on your own.

Nickyb7 · 22/09/2017 13:32

When I first told him he said "I'm thinking about you. And I love you. I know this is really hard, but I'd like to think that we're in this together." I feel like that was the real him then. I know he's frustrated because to him there's only one right answer. But he doesn't feel any connection to the baby and I do. I know now I have to be totally prepared to do this on my own. One option is terrifying and takes away the whole life I was planning, the other I don't know if I can live with or get over. I'm eight weeks so I have to decide really fast. Trying to find a counsellor. Thanks for the kind words.

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Jake77 · 22/09/2017 13:57

Maybe he freaked out. You're strong enough to decide what's right for you and do it without any help from him if you have to. IMO no man should pressure a woman into an abortion or make her feel bad if she can't go through with one. He put you in this position after all. And if he loves you in the end he won't be able to be that guy who walked away. But on the other hand if an abortion is right for you that's fine. Just only do it for you if you need to and won't regret it, not for the dad. Good luck love.

Allie28 · 22/09/2017 14:54

There's not a 'right' answer. Abortion is fine if the woman knows it's right for her. But when women are pressured into it that's when it can ruin lives. That's why 'decent' guys don't do this.

Bmarie · 22/09/2017 15:07

He doesn't sound very supportive and you shouldn't allow him to pressure you into a decision which isn't ok with you.

Do you have any family or close friends near by to help support you with the baby?

I would take some time to think it through, what you want, what you'll do if you do keep it and he doesn't have any involvement etc

Bmarie · 22/09/2017 15:09

Also I would cut him off for a few days and have some headspace for yourself.

It also sounds a bit like a blackmail (loose sense) as in have an abortion or I won't be in your life at all, like making you choose

In which case I'd point out you probably won't want anything to do with him anyway if he makes you do something you aren't happy with xx

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