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32 weeks and having to beg for help.

34 replies

Fim123 · 24/05/2024 16:14

So I’m 32 weeks pregnant, I’m really struggling. Mentally and physically. I live with my boyfriend and we are in a different country to our family so we don’t have a support system.
when I found out I was pregnant I wasn’t sure I wanted this but he convinced me we can do it.
he helped me during the first trimester.
fast foward to now and I’m just alone.
he works 6 days a week and brings A LOT of money in which I’m thankful for. However he wakes up at 6pm and starts work at 7:30pm. He leaves all his clothes everywhere and takeaway containers after work.
he’s not helped get anytning ready for the baby I’ve had to do it all alone. He’s genuinely not got a single thing for the child.
he moans he’s tired but then would go out after work for 2/3 hours with his mates drinking.
or he pays 2k to go and see Tyson fury 8 hour flight away when I’m heavily pregnant.
he has 0 sleep getting fligjts and getting up early to go and see the fight but can’t do that for me and his child.
i ask him to take one more day off a week and he says no basically.
I don’t drive so we have no food in at the moment , I asked him to get waters from the shop on the way home and he couldn’t even do that.
I’m breaking down to him telling him how depressed and alone I am and that still isn’t a good enough reason for him to help me.
im not sure what to do any more. I understand he wants us to have money but why can’t he see money isn’t worth more then my health.

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Fim123 · 24/05/2024 20:31

isthewashingdryyet · 24/05/2024 20:29

You are being too trusting and believing what he says, even though you have the evidence he does not do what he has promised - it’s what you have written in your opening post.

dont believe what he says, believe what he does.

and so many women who say, he would never do that, and then the relationship ends and low and behold he does do that. and then they come on here to say how surprised and shocked and horrified they are he is now doing that, and is making the life of the woman and children impossible

go home while you still can get on a plane. If he is as decent as you think, it will be okay. If he continues to show the worrying red flags we can all see, then at least you are with your parents and can use UK law and courts to sort out access and maintenance

don’t get trapped by how you think he may behave

Thank you xx

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JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 24/05/2024 20:34

Go home OP. You need support and he's not giving it!

MrsTerryPratchett · 24/05/2024 20:35

OP you are so naive and about to regret all your choices.

You have no job, no income, no access to money, no assistance, no family nearby and he SAYS he will do X, Y and Z.

Worst case, you will be stranded in the Canaries with no income and he refuses permission at the time to go home. Because you have no income, you can't support yourself and the baby, he gets full custody, you have to pay him maintenance when you finally get a job. Is anything worth that risk?

Fly back to the UK and have the baby there. Claim child maintenance. Maybe he steps up, and comes to the UK to support you when the baby is small, like he says he will. Maybe he won't. At least you won't be stranded.

FloorMop · 24/05/2024 20:49

Get home before you get to 35 weeks. You won't be able to fly once you are going into your 36th week. You need a fit to fly certificate. Don't wait. Just get organised and go. I am so sorry your partner is so awful.

steamedisbest · 24/05/2024 20:59

no point posting on this one as will fall in deaf ears

Soberfutures · 24/05/2024 21:28

Are you both English? Or do you have dual nationality? You say that you are not a citizen 'yet' have you grounds to apply for residency. Were you on a tourist or working visa?

The answers will help people give advice better. As you said bar work was that how you met?

sleepyscientist · 24/05/2024 23:06

What is the actual problem? It sounds like he works in the night time economy so wouldn't be home until the early hours anyway? I wouldn't mind him going for a few after work.........as for the mess we are in our 30's in a nice house......no one is allowed in the dressing room because it looks like an 18 year old lives in there. We bought a house with space so we can have a dumping ground so sorry it doesn't change! DH isn't lazy he spent the day building in the garden we just don't prioritise a tidy house.

I would set out what you actually want him to do, so before 40 weeks build the cot, buy a pram etc

Consider what you want long term, do you want to be with him even if means doing the 1st few years with a man child? If so I wouldn't come running home as it will likely end your relationship. Try and set boundaries but also relax and go with the flow, the canaries is a lovely place to raise a relaxed baby.

notanotherrokabag · 24/05/2024 23:08

Echo others. Get yourself back to where your parents are now. Before baby comes or you're too far along to fly.

Olivie12 · 25/05/2024 12:51

Go back to your country, if you stay you will be trapped there for 18 years and with no support. He tells you now that he will let you go, but I wouldn't just trust his word. If he was really excited about the baby, he would be helping to get his nursery and clothes ready even if he's working 6 days a week. After all, he does have time to meet and travel with his friends. He won't change.

Go back to UK, if he really loves you and the baby, he will follow you. Don't risk it.

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