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23 weeks pregnant found out father is married

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Soconfusedandsadx · 18/09/2023 10:25

NC for this but I've been on mumsnet a while.
I'm completely heartbroken.
I had no idea.
I am 22 weeks pregnant and received a message last week from my partner's wife!! Someone messaged her and told her her husband is having an affair and all about me.

He admitted it all and has chosen her. We weren't living together but we do work together and I was really happy being part of a couple. We spend lots of time together. I am in love with him and he says he is with me.
Turns out he is still married. He told me he was separated. 😢
I don't think I can continue my pregnancy alone. And the baby will be a reminder of what I have done and what he is.
I can have an abortion this week but I am on the cusp. I have been to Marie Stopes and had my initial consultation. I know the baby's sex and I have chosen a name. I can feel the baby moving.

I don't think there is an easy answer to this but I don't think I can have this child.
I am so angry and so sad and just feeling so stupid. I don't know what to do.
Please no horrible comments. I'm broken.
How can I have this child in this situation? I am already a single mum to three children from my now ended marriage.
I can't stop crying. I can't see a way out. I don't want to abort but mentally I am not strong enough to carry on with this pregnancy now. I don't think mentally i am strong enough to abort.

I was meant to have my abortion prep today and my surgery tomorrow but I've caught covid from my kids and they cancelled my appointment so now it's Thursday for my prep and Friday for surgery.
I'm under the care of my GP and I am also scheduled to see the perinatal mental health team next week as I have long standing mental health problems.
I've got to put my three children and myself ahead of this baby but I feel broken.
If you've got this far thank you for reading. I'm not sure if I have even posted this in the right section. Please feel free to report and ask to move if so. Thank you.

OP posts:
Sparklecats · 05/01/2024 09:34

Today’s the day!! Wishing you all the best OP, how wonderful that she is going to be here, your beautiful little girl. Every happiness to you 💐

Soconfusedandsadx · 05/01/2024 14:39

Thank you all so much.
Sophie was born via c section at 9.27 this morning, weighing 6lb 15oz. She is absolutely beautiful, and I am besotted. However, unfortunately, she has had to go into NICU as she has very low blood sugar, and they think she may have an infection.
I just want her back, but they have said 12-24 hours. My other kids are coming up to meet her and they won't be able to give her a cuddle as she is in NICU on a drip.
I have been bottle feeding her today but I am thinking I want to try breast. I breast fed my others and I was always fortunate that I was able to.
Thank you for all your well wishes xxx you are all lovely 😍

OP posts:
PinotPony · 05/01/2024 14:46

Oh that's lovely news! Congratulations.

I hope you can take her home soon xx

Nam3chang384 · 05/01/2024 14:47

Congratulations!! I think about you and your baby often. You are so brave snd you should be so proud of yourself x

Zoezoo · 05/01/2024 14:47

Many, many congratulations to you on the birth of baby Sophie! Hope she's well and back with you ASAP. Wishing you the very best. 💕

heldinadream · 05/01/2024 14:50

Welcome to the world, Sophie Lydia! Well done OP. Hope she's given the all-clear ASAP.

Huge congratulations. What a journey. 💖xx

Cattenberg · 05/01/2024 15:00

Congratulations! I hope Sophie Lydia is better and back with you soon. 💖 I bet her siblings can’t wait to meet her.

Rockschooldropout · 05/01/2024 18:07

Congratulations! What wonderful news 😍 Hopefully she’ll be back with you soon xx

AFieldGuideToTrees · 05/01/2024 18:19

She is absolutely beautiful, and I am besotted

Oh OP, how wonderful to see you say this!

Sending much love to you and your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Purplebunnie · 05/01/2024 18:37

She is absolutely beautiful and I am besotted

Was so hoping to hear this. I'm actually shedding a tear.

Congratulations ❤

CambridgeLass · 05/01/2024 19:43

I’ve followed your thread from the beginning. Congratulations!

Greenfishy · 05/01/2024 19:46

I’m so happy for you OP, and Sophie will be home before you know it and your family will be together. Thinking of you xx

Floralnomad · 05/01/2024 20:23

Congratulations @Soconfusedandsadx , I’m so pleased for you . I hope you and Sophie both make a speedy recovery and are home soon 💐❤️

Tessabelle74 · 05/01/2024 21:31

Awww the biggest of congratulations to you! Wishing Sophie a speedy recovery so you can get her home x

ThomasinaLivesHere · 05/01/2024 21:55

Congratulations 🥳
Hope she recovers soon. All the best! Glad to read your positive message 😊

Sparklecats · 05/01/2024 22:15

Congratulations!! So happy for you. Hope she is back with you very soon xo

Lookingforthecoffeerevels · 05/01/2024 22:49

Oh congratulations x I have been following your story. Wishing Sophie and yourself a swift recovery 💕

lingmerth · 05/01/2024 23:12

Such lovely news! Congratulations to you and your children on the safe arrival of baby Sophie💕

Callmesleepy · 06/01/2024 15:15

Congratulations, wonderful news 💖

Soconfusedandsadx · 06/01/2024 17:55

Thank you all so much.
She is now in the High Dependency Unit and they are so lovely in there.
I go and sit with her every few hours.

23 weeks pregnant found out father is married
OP posts:
Soconfusedandsadx · 06/01/2024 17:57

My big three came and met her today and they are all in love! They are hoping to have a cuddle tomorrow, they couldn't today as she is still under the lamps for jaundice. I am hoping they can remove the lamps by tomorrow morning xxx

OP posts:
heldinadream · 06/01/2024 19:35

OMG look at her tiny hand! 😘She looks so sweet OP. Hope you're getting lots of rest.
How lovely her three siblings have met her and all fallen in love with her. You're going to be fine. There'll be ups and downs for sure, but you're going to be fine. 💞xx

Floralnomad · 06/01/2024 20:11

So pleased that your eldest has fallen in love , hope they all get to have a cuddle soon , at least you will have lots of helpers when you get home . This thread has taken such a lovely turn . 💐

Sparklecats · 06/01/2024 20:24

Just magical that she is here, and I think you have done wonderfully well and should be so proud of yourself OP. Enjoy your beautiful daughter and how good is it that her siblings adore her too. Just gorgeous news 😍

OhComeOnFFS · 06/01/2024 22:13

Congratulations! That's a beautiful photo. Your baby is so lucky to have you as her mum. Flowers