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3wo baby & husband fessed up

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Crushed2914 · 20/09/2014 06:39

I had a baby 3 weeks ago, traumatic birth husband distant not supportive but loves baby.
Things have been distant between us for some time, he spends most of his free time at the gym, thought things would change once baby was here but no.
He's always been over protective of his phone, but last night I asked for it to download pictures of our LG.
I found screen shots of sickly messages from another woman, Instagram photos of true love quotes, things like I can't be with you all the time but you are the love of my life, and stuff about having such a strong connection, we finish each other's sentences blah blah blah.
I questioned them & he began a story about comforting her when her cat died. I asked why he kept these messages, he said he thought they were nice. I probed further, he's having an EA with this woman, says they haven't had sex but that he has wanted to. (When I asked if he wanted to have sex with her, he said he doesn't want to say it in front of me, I demanded to know & he said yes he does) He's not kissed her but could have. She's married with children also. He deletes her texts & his texts to her. He says he's not sure if he loves her, which I believe to mean he does. He says we've been living separate lives for ages & it's not worth trying to change. He won't stop seeing her or going to the gym that she goes to. He won't try to take our daughter away from me, and will let me live in the house, he will continue to support me. In other words he made up his mind before now about leaving me.
I've been awake all night with baby, I feel sick & utterly shellshocked. I was distant with him because he spent all his time away from me, I didn't think he'd really be having an affair. There's no going back now. How on earth am I going to carry on, I'm going to be a single mother, with no money, no life. My poor little girl

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Crushed2914 · 05/12/2014 21:48

Oh god I'm really really low I really want someone in my life, I handed in my notice today, I'm moving home next week. I'm going to be alone. I'll have no one at Christmas, new year. It's just not fair, I need the company, the friendship, love, support, care, help. I'm just not strong enough alone. I'm lonely. Why does he get to do this to me & still get all those things. I'm so sorry dd, I'm just such a mess. I'm losing focus, I just want to go out & drink. I'm just awful

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WellWhoKnew · 05/12/2014 22:04

Hey, you. You're not forgotten, and you're okay to be low - it's always tough times around anniversaries/christmas. You've got to get through the first of everything because after that, it gets better.

We can keep each other company - I'm also alone at that time too. Saddo cat owner here.

Any chance of staying with your folks? Or do they have plans?

FrancesNiadova · 05/12/2014 23:27

Of course you're feeling low, that's s perfectly normal feeling & response.
Cut yourself some slack here. You've had a really tough deal, nobody could keep smiling all the time.
Just decide 1thing that you will achieve tomorrow & 1 treat for doing it. I bet you'll find that easy. See how amazingly well you're doing? FlowersCakeWine

TinyWishes · 06/12/2014 12:01

Hey! Don't be down and sad!! You've come SO far!! Don't be defeated!
Everyday is a fresh start.

Blame the hormones for the tears Wine

Don't stop being kind to yourself.

Make plans for Xmas. Gate crash. I am sure your family will welcome you with open arms - even if you do have to travel. ThanksBrew

Breathe and have a cuppa xxx

TinyWishes · 06/12/2014 12:05

Well that man is missing out then! His loss!

Listen, don't cut your nose off to spite your face. Make calls, text friends, go along to some groups, take walks, eat well, treat yourself to a good bottle of wine (even a mini one?) visit friends, keep busy!

why did you hand your notice in? Blush

right, what's the options for Xmas? I'm not doing much either. Thanks xxx

iloverunning36 · 06/12/2014 22:22

Try just to take baby steps. We are all here willing you to get through Xmas and you'll feel better. It's just a matter of time. There will be plenty of people having a rubbish Xmas but pretending to the outside world all is good via the wonders of FB. I've always found the worst first to be sleeping with someone new and so I think you have made major progress. I never let anyone see my post baby belly until my youngest was 5 (and I had a lot of Wine Xmas Blush) so although it may not feel like it you have made major progress. Cake

SlimJiminy · 08/12/2014 15:40

I know it's easier said than done, but try to think about everything you do have... your baby... your family... friends... good health... your independence. Many other people will be spending Christmas without those things. It's just hard to see that you have so much to be thankful for at the moment because you're heartbroken. Have you made plans to see friends and family over Christmas? Keep busy and enjoy spending time with your little one :) xxx

Crushed2914 · 07/01/2015 17:01

Hello. Just thought I'd check in with an update as everyone was so kind & supportive during the most difficult time of my life. Christmas was ok & new year was wonderful! I've moved back home, redecorated & spent Christmas morning here with my LO & my parents. He came for an hour with his dad to see dd. I just ignored him in the other room. It was ok. Spent the day with my family & had a number of boozy nights out over the whole festive period which was so much fun! Also led me to date a guy my best friend had tried to set me up with! He's not my usual type, but I've learned from this! He's several years younger than me but mature for his age. We get on tremendously. I do have reservations that it may be too much too soon, also the fact that I'm on ad's make me a little unsure as to whether this is 'real' but surely it's ok to go with it & enjoy it for what it is? He's put a smile on my face, I'm feeling really good about the future & couldn't give a flying fuck about exh or her anymore. I hope this feeling long continues! Hope is a beautiful thing. Thank you everyone for supporting me all the way through this. I hope that the ones going through the same shit are feeling more highs than lows & wish you a hopeful & confident 2015 xx

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FrancesNiadova · 07/01/2015 19:23

Well Done Crushed Blossom!
You deserve a super 2015, enjoy!

HansieLove · 07/01/2015 20:27

Where is your spaniel dog? I hope she is loved wherever she is, and being well cared for.

I just read your whole thread, from you wanting him back early on, to not giving a flying fuck about him now.

Are you going with the idea of him not being allowed to have your DD overnight until she is a toddler? He does not deserve anything!

Crushed2914 · 10/01/2015 20:46

Thank you. My dog is with us, she's my buddy & I wasn't letting her go anywhere else.
I'm allowing him an hour a week with her, he's only just asked to see her so he's got to build up trust & she's got to get used to him again. I don't want to deprive her of knowing him since he's decided he wants to spend time with her. Overnights are a long way off. We're only just getting into a routine at home.

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FrancesNiadova · 10/01/2015 21:20

Well done op you're too good to be crushed anything that takes place needs to be on your terms.

DistressedAndAlarmed · 24/01/2015 18:11

So happy to hear that OP. I wish you much strength and happiness.

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