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Husband wants me to abort 2nd child

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Faye3455 · 19/01/2021 15:24

Hi all, I am looking for some advice. I have just turned 40, been married for 7 years, have a 5 year old girl and have 2 teenage stepdaughters. I have always wanted another child, but I started a new business when my daughter was born, therefore that took priority. Just over a year ago I found out I was pregnant and was overjoyed! My husband was a bit shocked but seemed quite happy, then at 11 weeks I miscarried. It was a scary experience and it took me quite a while to get over it, but it made me realise I really wanted another child. I spoke to my husband about trying for a baby and he was very quiet, then as I pushed the topic, he lost it! Telling me he didn't want another baby, after a lot of tears etc, I backed down and we got a puppy in lockdown. I was happy :-) and resided to the fact that I was not going to have another baby. Then I just found out that I am 6 weeks pregnant. I was scared to tell him, and when I did all he said was..'well that's not what we planned'. For 3 days he did not mention it, until I asked if he has told his daughters (as I didn't want anyone to know so soon) and he went off on one, saying that he wanted me to get an abortion, and that if I didn't he wouldn't hang around, and to not think if I just carried on with the pregnancy he would get used to it, because he wouldn't. I was so upset, I jumped in the car and went to my M&D's for a few hours to get my head straight. I am so angry as this was clearly a accident, but I am happy. When I backed down about trying for a baby a year ago, I played my part. I got rid of my ovulation apps and stopped thinking about it, but he has done nothing. Not booked himself in for the snip, he doesn't even bother to put a condom on! Obvs I wasn't caring if I got pregnant or not, but if he felt so strongly he should have prevented this happening in the first place? My husband is the type to avoid hard conversations unless I bring things up, then he can be quite nasty. So...I came home from my M&D's, acted upbeat and have not mentioned anything and we are getting on great. I am waiting for him to bring it up with me, but he won't unless I do first, which I'm not going to do as that will make it easy for him! I am having this baby with or without his help, as NO ONE surely regrets having a child, but I bet most regret having an abortion to make their husband happy. The thing is, if I keep this baby my marriage might end, but If I get rid of it, I could never forgive him or myself, so my marriage will end anyway! I am just so disappointed in what he said to me and I can't sleep at night (he sleeps no problem!). He is away to Sea this week for a month, so by the time he comes home I will be 10 weeks. Any advice would be appreciated xx

OP posts:
Chimeraforce · 19/02/2021 08:55

People do regret having a child, it's just rather taboo to discuss it.
Anyhow, congratulations as you seem pleased although conflicted.
You husband should've used one or got the snip. But they always seem shocked when a woman gets pregnant 🙄
My partner refuses the snip and is not allowed near me without a condom. I don't want another, I'm 47.
Be prepared to go it alone, start planning your finances and if you work try not to stop. Good luck x x

rawalpindithelabrador · 19/02/2021 09:23

I'd get rid of him and keep the baby. These guys who are single and have kids are all the same, there's a reason the mother of their children ended the relationship. 9 times out of 10 it's because they're wankers. He'll 'get nasty', well, fuck him! I'd spend this time moving out and getting everything squared away.

Of course he didn't want any more, he's already got a load.

The misogyny on these threads is staggering.

LunaMay · 19/02/2021 09:53

I feel so bad for the 5 year old, mother not worrying about her quality of life or the impact this decision could have on her with or without a separation.

MsHedgehog · 19/02/2021 10:48

@withmycoffee

No, it's THEIR doing. Are you telling me you have never discussed contraception with your partner?

OP has not at all explained that her and her husband discussed contraception. She complains her husband didn't wear a condom or get the snip...on that basis surely she would know that they're having unprotected sex yet she said absolutely nothing herself. When I came off the pill my husband knew, and we always made sure we used a condom every single time, because we were careful and because my husband knew condoms were the only contraception we have.

Sounds like OP was hoping they would have an "accidental" pregnancy so no, he is not "100%" to blame.

Navilana · 25/02/2021 09:13

How are you doing, OP? Hoping you have made decisions regarding your family situation.

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