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Telling babies biological dad I’m not keeping the baby so he leaves us alone.

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hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 19:38

Hello. So I’ve got myself into a pretty messed up situation and I don’t know who else to talk to about this.

Im currently pregnant and I did a prenatal DNA test to prove paternity as there was a cross over between two people I dated.

Unfortunately I didn’t get the result I hoped for a babies dad isn’t a very nice person. He was emotionally abusive, a gaslighter, compulsive liar, lustful, extremely calculated and manipulative and basically used me and led me on for 4 months. He’s also currently being investigated for something very serious and if proven guilty he will be behind bars for years. Anyway it’s hard because he seems so nice and normal to all his friends and family but he treats women like shit and doesn’t take accountability for his actions. I do think he’s a narcissist. He’s very clever. He took the dna test for me and I’ve told him the results. He’s been nice to me about it but has been encouraging me to have an abortion and has said if I keep the baby then he doesn’t want to be a part of it. He still would like to keep in touch though and make sure we’re both ok and receive updates. But no contact or child maintenance. He’s also encouraging me to lie to the other man I dated and say it’s his baby. That’s another thing I need to face but for now I need to focus on the situation with my babies father. I don’t think he’s mentally well enough anyway to be a father and I know he’s saying he doesn’t want involvement now but how do I know he’s not going to pop back up in years time wanting contact again or if his family come after me. Hes told his brother but not his mum and dad and plans on never telling them. So basically keeping his baby a secret. His brother is a lawyer. His mum was emotionally abused by their father and has stayed with him all these years even though he’s treated her like shit. So basically my babies father has grew up watching his mum be in a toxic relationship and this also effected his relationship with his dad. Guess this is why he’s a piece of work. Sorry for rambling but I’m trying to make the best decision for my baby. So what I’m thinking is to now tell my babies father than I’ve had an abortion and then to block him for good. I really don’t want this horrible person in our life and there’s no way he’d make a good dad yet if at all. I promise you all he is unwell and so toxic. I’d rather my baby grow up with my loving family and to have a dad/step dad that loves him.

thank you for reading this far, it’s a very scary time at the moment and I just want to protect my baby from toxic people even if that’s his biological dad. I also think I could get away with it by blocking him on everything and keeping this pregnancy private. We do live in the same city but his family live two hours away and I know he will eventually move back to his home city. But it is a risk that I could bump into him.

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hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 21:49

nodramaplz · 22/02/2025 21:46

If he knows you're pregnant and you have a baby in the due month he's going to know you lied.
It's not rocket science!
It WILL get back to him, plus you're going to be showing, someone some where will see you, some one Some where will tell him!
Then starts the trouble from your not very nice baby daddy.

I would have said tell him nothing from the start....

There’s no chance of him knowing unless he sees me pregnant or with a newborn with his own eyes. My social media is private and we’ve never met eachothers friends or family. Plus he’s not from my city so his friends or family would never see me anyway. But like I said they probably don’t even know I exist or what my name is. So no chance of someone telling him.

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hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 21:52

Chuchoter · 22/02/2025 21:48

Further down the line he will fuck you all up by saying he's the father and demand a dna and the other man will be destroyed by your lies and your child Will be caught in the middle.

Leave the other man alone.

I would never lie to the other man

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NettieHettie · 22/02/2025 21:53

hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 21:41

Thank you for the support :) appreciate it as there’s a lot of harsh opinions here 😅 I’m not a bad or unstable mother I was just looking for love, met a bad egg and have ended up in a shit situation. Now I’m trying to do what’s best for mine and my children’s future.

I agree. Sounds like the plan you have is the best in a bad situation. Being honest with your child will help mitigate any drama in the future. If he knows.you have had his baby, you'll be stuck with him in your lives forever. If he doesn't know, then there is a chance you can all move on. If you do bump into him, lie about the baby's age by 6 months. Imply you got pregnant again by someone else. Good luck with

TheVeryAudacity · 22/02/2025 21:54

OP if you don't know / have never met his family how do you know so much about his Parents relationship? What he's told you? So potentially absolute made up crap?

hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 21:54

NettieHettie · 22/02/2025 21:53

I agree. Sounds like the plan you have is the best in a bad situation. Being honest with your child will help mitigate any drama in the future. If he knows.you have had his baby, you'll be stuck with him in your lives forever. If he doesn't know, then there is a chance you can all move on. If you do bump into him, lie about the baby's age by 6 months. Imply you got pregnant again by someone else. Good luck with

Thank you ☺️

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LameBorzoi · 22/02/2025 21:55

I know you said termination wasn't your thing, but do you really want to be tied to this man for life? Do you really want to bring a child into this situation?

lifeonmars100 · 22/02/2025 21:55

I really understand why you want to do this but it would be such a huge pretence to maintain for the rest of your life.

hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 21:56

TheVeryAudacity · 22/02/2025 21:54

OP if you don't know / have never met his family how do you know so much about his Parents relationship? What he's told you? So potentially absolute made up crap?

He basically used me as his therapist for months so everything I know is based on what he’s told me. Of course I can’t believe everything he’s told me.

he said his brother told him to block me and run off and not do the dna test!

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hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 21:58

LameBorzoi · 22/02/2025 21:55

I know you said termination wasn't your thing, but do you really want to be tied to this man for life? Do you really want to bring a child into this situation?

I don’t want to be tied to him for life no and I want to have a plan and sort the situation before babies born so we can have a happy life without him. Of course I know having his baby will tie me to him but if I can get him out the picture safely and carefully then I will.

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IButtleSir · 22/02/2025 21:58

LameBorzoi · 22/02/2025 21:55

I know you said termination wasn't your thing, but do you really want to be tied to this man for life? Do you really want to bring a child into this situation?

She has said, many times, that she wants this baby. The baby that is HERS as well as this man's.

hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 21:59

lifeonmars100 · 22/02/2025 21:55

I really understand why you want to do this but it would be such a huge pretence to maintain for the rest of your life.

thats definitely something I have to consider however if it’s in the best interest of my child then I’ll do whatever it takes. I’m sure time is a healer and we can have a happy future together and all this will be a bad memory.

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hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 22:00

IButtleSir · 22/02/2025 21:58

She has said, many times, that she wants this baby. The baby that is HERS as well as this man's.

It’s not just his DNA lol it’s 50% me and I’m definitely not a toxic, narcissistic abuser and my two current children are happy and thriving.

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Cyb3rg4l · 22/02/2025 22:00

I get your motives, but this is a terrible idea. It will put a shadow over your child’s entire life and you will live the rest of your life afraid the secret will be uncovered. This is no way to live for you or your child.

Either have the abortion for real - would be my choice, but I accept it’s not for everyone- or have the baby and name the correct father on the birth certificate then deal with the consequences if/when they arise.

Do not fall into the trap of thinking the father has a vote at this point. I am completely disgusted he attempted to manipulate you into passing his child off as someone else’s. What a worthless creature he is.

Dumbledore167 · 22/02/2025 22:00

OP I hate to be a dick but it’s not making sense to me. Was the pregnancy planned? Or conceded as a possibility at least? In the sense there was a conscious decision not to use contraception and/or not to take morning after pill after any “accidents”? (Knowing yourself you were anti abortion) With both men?

NettieHettie · 22/02/2025 22:01

IButtleSir · 22/02/2025 21:48

There’s no need to pick up and slate me for a comment I’ve quickly made.

Yes, there is, when the comment is so incredibly dangerous and insulting to women.

I obviously don’t agree with the statement that a lot of women lie

It's not remotely obvious that you don't agree with the statement YOU made.

Oh stop. She is pregnant and trying to leave an abusive relationship. Do shut up.

Presumably you work in law or the courts or are a court reporter and have sat ALL THE WAY through many many complicated trials? Heard every piece of evidence? Because if you have then you'll know that not every accused is guilty and not every victim is completely honest. Funny that

hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 22:03

Cyb3rg4l · 22/02/2025 22:00

I get your motives, but this is a terrible idea. It will put a shadow over your child’s entire life and you will live the rest of your life afraid the secret will be uncovered. This is no way to live for you or your child.

Either have the abortion for real - would be my choice, but I accept it’s not for everyone- or have the baby and name the correct father on the birth certificate then deal with the consequences if/when they arise.

Do not fall into the trap of thinking the father has a vote at this point. I am completely disgusted he attempted to manipulate you into passing his child off as someone else’s. What a worthless creature he is.

He definitely is worthless and proves how horrible he is! I won’t be putting any man on the birth certificate anyway and I won’t be lying to anyone. I’m happy to be a single parent even though it wouldn’t be my first choice. I’m very well loved and supported by my own family.

I would never keep it a secret from my child I would just explain in an age appropriate way what the situation was. I’m sure my child will understand why.

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Brightmoments · 22/02/2025 22:03

It sounds like you have very much made up your mind anyway.

I don't think lying is a good idea. What happens if your child wants to know more about their biological father when they are older? What happens if they deliberately seek this out as they are curious? What would happen to your relationship with their child if they find out you lied to them?

Why can't you just be honest with the baby's father? That you plan on keeping the baby but don't want him involved then cut all contact with him. He won't have parental responsibility and if he wants contact he will need to apply via the courts. The onus is on him. I would ignore all attempts of him to reach out.If your worried about violence or abuse from him then seek advice from woman's aid before you do anything so that you have protections in place. They will be able to go through your options.

IButtleSir · 22/02/2025 22:03

Cyb3rg4l · 22/02/2025 22:00

I get your motives, but this is a terrible idea. It will put a shadow over your child’s entire life and you will live the rest of your life afraid the secret will be uncovered. This is no way to live for you or your child.

Either have the abortion for real - would be my choice, but I accept it’s not for everyone- or have the baby and name the correct father on the birth certificate then deal with the consequences if/when they arise.

Do not fall into the trap of thinking the father has a vote at this point. I am completely disgusted he attempted to manipulate you into passing his child off as someone else’s. What a worthless creature he is.

Either have the abortion for real - would be my choice, but I accept it’s not for everyone- or have the baby and name the correct father on the birth certificate then deal with the consequences if/when they arise.

She can't name the father on the birth certificate; as they are unmarried, he would have to be there to register the baby with her, which neither of them want.

Jesusisking23 · 22/02/2025 22:05

ForLoyalBiscuit · 22/02/2025 20:01

You should not tell the father that you had an abortion if you intend to keep the child. What if in the future your child needed a bone marrow transplant. Like it or not his biological family could save his or her life one day. Lies do have a habit of back firing in a truly horrible way. I say don't do it

ignore this. The chances of your child needing a bone marrow transplant is slim and if you are ever in that situation, then you reach out. You don’t keep in contact with an abusive ex because of a theoretical situation that will probably never happen. Absolutely tell him you’ve had an abortion

hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 22:05

Dumbledore167 · 22/02/2025 22:00

OP I hate to be a dick but it’s not making sense to me. Was the pregnancy planned? Or conceded as a possibility at least? In the sense there was a conscious decision not to use contraception and/or not to take morning after pill after any “accidents”? (Knowing yourself you were anti abortion) With both men?

I was on the pill but I was sick for a few days before I would have conceived. Definitely didn’t plan to get pregnant and not know who the dad was.

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Cyb3rg4l · 22/02/2025 22:05

IButtleSir · 22/02/2025 22:03

Either have the abortion for real - would be my choice, but I accept it’s not for everyone- or have the baby and name the correct father on the birth certificate then deal with the consequences if/when they arise.

She can't name the father on the birth certificate; as they are unmarried, he would have to be there to register the baby with her, which neither of them want.

Can this not be court ordered based on a court ordered DNA test? Not sure where OP is based and what laws apply?

hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 22:05

Jesusisking23 · 22/02/2025 22:05

ignore this. The chances of your child needing a bone marrow transplant is slim and if you are ever in that situation, then you reach out. You don’t keep in contact with an abusive ex because of a theoretical situation that will probably never happen. Absolutely tell him you’ve had an abortion

Thank you xx

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hsjksndsj · 22/02/2025 22:06

Cyb3rg4l · 22/02/2025 22:05

Can this not be court ordered based on a court ordered DNA test? Not sure where OP is based and what laws apply?

Yes in the uk you can have a court ordered dna test. However he’s stated he doesn’t want involvement so I doubt he’d do that. I just want to tell him I’ve had an abortion just to be on the safe side that he can’t change his mind and do this in the future.

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IButtleSir · 22/02/2025 22:11

Cyb3rg4l · 22/02/2025 22:05

Can this not be court ordered based on a court ordered DNA test? Not sure where OP is based and what laws apply?

A man can't be named as the father on the birth certificate when registering the birth unless:

  1. He is married to the mother; or
  2. He attends the registry of the birth.

He can apply to be added later on.

PandaTime · 22/02/2025 22:11

This is your baby's father. Your baby is entitled to have a relationship with their father. What you are planning to do takes away that possibility. It is not a crime to be a narcissist or mentally ill and if this man changes his mind in the future about having a relationship with his child, that is his right as the other parent. I know it is upsetting to be having a baby with a dud, but it is what it is. If you genuinely think he is a danger, you can go down the legal route in the future and gain a CAO. But right now what you are proposing to do it immoral and selfish.