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Can't decide what to do :,-(

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Bubbaloo13 · 21/08/2017 06:49

I've spent a little while browsing this topic before deciding to post. Please be kind with your comments as I'm not in a very good place right now. I don't know what I need; maybe just getting this off my chest will help (crying while typing).

Ok, so I've been with DH for 7 years, married for almost 2 years. We've had our ups and downs but always worked through stuff. After suffering a few miscarriages and all the associated pain and heartache, I gave birth to our DD who is now 2y 7mo. She is our world, but being parents has been hard work - she had reflux, CMPA and was a really poor sleeper - she is a stubborn little lady and at times difficult to deal with. We have bickered and fought so much because we disagree with how the other does things. This continues and it can be over any silly little thing such as choice of food at mealtimes, if she doesn't eat her food, nap times or lack off, method of putting to bed, if she's crabby who's fault it is for doing what wrong.... you get the picture. As a result of this DH and I don't communicate very well and our relationship has suffered quite badly. We seem to be lost, we spend very little 'quality time' together and I can count on one hand the number of times we have been out together just us since DD was born! We both work full time in pretty full on jobs and feel guilty that we 'palm her off' (his words not mine) when we work so don't do it to socialise.

A few weeks ago I began feeling familiarly queasy and did a home test BOOM I am pregnant, approx 11 weeks not planned but as the result of an issue with my contraceptive pill. Now, whilst I'm not clicking my heels together about it I had thought that it was something we could deal with, maybe even become excited about but DH's reaction to the news was not what I expected and really upset me.

Approximately 2 weeks ago after suffering with a migraine and sickness for 4 days I went to my GP who tested my urine and found ketones in there +4. I was sent straight up to EPU with toddler in tow thinking that I would be hooked up to IV fluids for a while and sent home. My Gran met me up at the hospital (prior to me going into the ward as nobody knows our 'good news') and she took care of DD for the rest of the afternoon until DH finished work. I was kept on the ward overnight and allowed home at tea time the following day. 32 hours I spent on that ward, alone, no visit from him, no nightgown of my own, no slippers, no toiletries nothing. He didn't miss a second of work or break from his routine other than to bath and put DD to bed.

I had a scan whilst on the ward and there is definitely a baby in there and I was told that all looks well.

Since then we have discussed our situation ZERO times other than the odd flippant comment such as "what did your supervisor have to say about YOUR good news" after he told me that I should notify work for h&s reasons.

I suffer with depression which is normally controlled fairly well with meds but the events of the past few weeks have left me feeling hurt, angry, bitter, lonely, lost.

What should I do? I know that if I terminate I will resent DH for it. I also know that our relationship is not strong enough to survive another baby. Right now I could walk away from him without hesitation but when we have argued he says he's not prepared to spend a day without DD so if I want to go I should basically expect that she won't be coming with me!

Sorry for the novel, thanks if you've stuck with it until the end x

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AltheaThoon · 21/08/2017 20:55

What a horrible situation. Your husband is behaving very badly; it's not as if you got yourself pregnant.

He can't keep you in that relationship by threatening to separate you from your daughter. That's emotional abuse right there. He can basically behave as badly as he wants and he knows you won't leave because he won't let you take DD. No, that's not how it works.

If it were just you and dd, what would you want to do? Would you want to keep the baby? Is dh the main reason you're considering abortion? You may have to think k about that because sadly it sounds like your relationship could break up whatever you do so you really need to think about what's best for you and dd, which I know is really difficult.

Deciding that you don't want a baby is okay, and termination is a valid choice if that's what's best for you. It's not a good idea to terminate because dh says you should. I'm shocked at the way he treated you (or, rather, didn't treat you) while you were in hospital.

You must be feeling very lonely Sad

MelvinThePenguin · 21/08/2017 21:03

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm not really sure what to suggest, but didn't want to read and run.

The following questions come to mind:

  • Do you want this baby? What is your gut telling you?
  • Do you have a strong support network wider than your DH? Strong enough to help you with DC if DH didn't?
  • If it came down to it, what would be the lesser of 2 evils- losing DH or losing the baby?

There is next to no chance that DH can deprive you entirely of DD like that, whatever happens.

Bubbaloo13 · 22/08/2017 14:06

Thank you both for your replies. I'm still no further forward but DH and I had a talk last night and both agreed that we need to sort through some stuff and make a decision together otherwise it will cause resentment that will definitely end our relationship. Thanks again x

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MelvinThePenguin · 22/08/2017 14:50

That sounds positive. It's possible a lot of what he's said has been in frustration/anger.

I really hope it works out for all of you Flowers

notaflyingmonkey · 22/08/2017 15:00

Having a young baby is really hard work, and yours certainly isn't the only relationship to be pulling at the seams over the stress of it all. Flowers
Whatever you decide, have a think about whether counselling might help the two of you deal with some of the issues going on?

AltheaThoon · 22/08/2017 23:04

I'm glad you're pulling together on it now Bubbaloo. I hope you come to a decision that will be best for all of you.

Loopytiles · 22/08/2017 23:09

Sounds like your relationship is in big trouble. Your H really let you down in his reaction to the pregnancy and your hospital admission, and his threat about DD was terrible. It seems likely that the relationship may end whatever you decide about the pregnancy.

It's solely your decision.

LanaDReye · 22/08/2017 23:14

No marriage is guaranteed to last, but a decision on pregnancy is final.

If it ends he could legitimately ask for 50.50 with your DD and subsequent DC, but he won't neccessarily ask for this. Also, this isn't as bad as it sounds as you would have time to work and build a new life as well.

I'm a single mum with 2 DCs and it can work out. I think you should focus on your feelings first.

misslost · 24/08/2017 08:24

Sounds like me and my partner, I terminated my 3rd pregnancy. Firstly, it wont solve any of your relationship issues, second, it will make you feel awful. I now live with the guilt of ending the start of a new life, no one knows this pain until you do it, a child loves their mother more than anything in the world. I let fear control my choice. If u decide to end your pregnancy think carefully how you will feel afterwards, I did not. You say your on meds for depression already....maybe you need a relationship

misslost · 24/08/2017 08:32

Councilor (sorry I can only use my phone and it plays up) to work over the issues with your husband. I let the issues with mine get to me with regards to the pregnancy I had....x I hope things work out for you and u get the support you need. Xxx

Loopytiles · 24/08/2017 21:16

Very sorry for what you went through, but neither a termination NOR a DC is likely to help relationship problems, misslost.

MeriWitch · 29/08/2017 20:56

Just wanted to offer a handhold as I don't have any advice really.
Your DH is treating you terribly though Sad
He really needs to discuss all this with you, please do not go through a termination just for his sake - it will wreck havoc on your MH.
I've never actually typed this or said it out loud to more than 3 people - I was forced into a termination 15 months ago and it has indeed caused problems with my mental health and I've been in and out of therapy ever since. I wish I'd listened to myself instead of my ex & my 'd'm.

If you need a rant I'm only a message away Flowers

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