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Is this normal? Or suspicious? Confused.

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LittlePeterRabbitAndHisFly · 22/06/2016 09:32

I'm 7 months pregnant.

When I found out I was pregnant months ago, I also found out around about the same time that DP had been cheating on me with someone who lived near him. It was over when I found out. But he used to meet her in his local, he used to live in a place where everybody knows everybody and there was one local they all went to. It was at that local he used to see her. OW is married and was at the time. Her husband doesn't know what happened.

Anyway it was a really hard time and I wanted to leave, he didn't want me to. So we tried again. One of the conditions of me giving him another chance was that he was to stop going to the place where he was meeting up with her, as I couldn't handle that, she still goes there.

Anyway skip to now. DP's very close friend passed away. It was expected but obviously that doesn't make it any easier. After the church the wake will be at this particular pub, this wasn't an issue at all and wasn't mentioned other than him telling me that was where it was. Obviously I have no problem with him going there for the wake and it didn't even cross my mind. He didn't mention it either other than saying that was where it was. All fine.

I asked DP if he wanted me to go to the funeral with him. He said he really really did, he needed my support etc. Anyway so I went out and found an appropriate outfit that would go over my giant stomach now and Sorted out cover for my other responsibilities so I could go and support him.

Skip to today. The funeral is very soon and DP told me on the phone this morning he didn't want me to come. I asked why, seeing as he had been desperate for me to come before, and he said there would only be men there. Which was clearly bollocks and I told him that. Then he said I had to pick DS up from school. Funeral at 10am. Wake starting at 11, I have to leave for the school run at 2:15. So that was bollocks as well, as I'm assuming that even if DP wants to stay longer (which is fine) they wouldn't be locking me in the pub so I couldn't slip out of the wake before him. So I asked what was wrong.

Then he said he would talk to me later and hung up.

So what the fuck is going on? How can he switch so dramatically from desperately wanting me there, to telling me he didn't want me to come at all? Do you think it sounds innocent? Or is there a suspicious reason for it?

I don't want to make a big deal over it because obviously the funeral will be hard for him. But there's something niggling at me telling me there's more to this.

I'll be very happy to be told it all sounds very normal.

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penisbeakerlaminateflooringetc · 22/06/2016 14:38

All might become clear on the day of the funeral.

Try not to worry about it anymore now though.

NameChange30 · 22/06/2016 14:52

He's not being honest with you.
You can't trust him.
I would be livid.

MiscellaneousAssortment · 22/06/2016 17:52

By the way he speaks to you it doesn't sound like he's a proper partner. Secrets, half truths, the lack of clarity seems accepted by him as a normal way of life. It's not normal to behave like that. It's dodgy.

However, given your situation I wouldn't be rushing to break up with him immediately. Then you'd get the pain of a breakup at the same time as giving birth (by csection I think you said?), and juggling a great many things and probably really struggling, in all ways.

Id be insulating my emotions a bit to protect myself, and planning to go separate ways after this humongous life change happens and the dust settles.

Caveat being, I remember how vulnerable I felt after having DS, and how desperately I wanted a proper family for him and me. Stopped me breaking up with STBXH for a year, which was awful.

Soooo, mixed advice I'm afraid. Probably worth waiting to see how this funeral situation pans out?

fatbottomgirl67 · 22/06/2016 19:43

Just to say I was signed fit to drive 11days after my c section. Just need to get the ok from your gp and let your insurance company know. Good luck

LittlePeterRabbitAndHisFly · 23/06/2016 22:18

Well that's it then.

Just got a text that was supposedly meant for his brother

"Hiya lad. For fuck sake help me get her house done quick so I can fuck her off"

I'm 7 months pregnant with his child.

And... Get this... Rather than apologise he accuses me of somehow being able to send myself messages off his phone.

Apparently it's justifiable because he wants his son to have a perfect bedroom before he fucks me off. When I asked how he expected me to find help at the birth and after at such short notice by the time he fucked me off he said he didn't care.

Said all sorts of shit about me changing since I got pregnant. (Nothing to do with the fact I found out he was a cheat at the same time obviously)

Oh and apparently my house is a shit hole. Even though I clean every single day, I have professionals in and out all the time for DS including disability social services who have all said how nice my house is and how wel set up it is for DS. What he means by t being a shit hole is that I have DSs toy box downstairs and my photo frames don't match.

Actually he probably means fuck all by it he probably just said it knowing I'm house proud and knowing it would hurt me.

So I don't even have to make a decision anymore.

I'm a fully grown woman who's now on her own with two children. I've completely let down my child by letting this man into his life and letting him turn it upside down.

I was happy on my own before him. Just me and DS and my close friends.

I'm a terrible mother.

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LizzieMacQueen · 23/06/2016 22:32

Aw love, don't beat yourself up. Better off without him obviously.

Hope all goes well with the baby.

SandyY2K · 23/06/2016 22:37

You're not a terrible mother at all.

How can you forsee what an idiot he is.

He's nothing a heartless liar and a cheat.

You should ask the midwife what help you can get as a mum on her own post c section (hope I've got the right thread) with a special needs DS already.

I reckon he's still cheating but that hardly matters now. What a pig.

chinam · 23/06/2016 22:37

You're not a terrible mother. You are doing the very best you can. You were happy before him and you will be happy after him. Take care of yourself.

LittlePeterRabbitAndHisFly · 23/06/2016 22:38

I don't even believe he sent it by accident. The funeral is tomorrow. I believe he sent it to stop me going and is going to go on the charm offensive on Saturday

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AnyFucker · 23/06/2016 22:39

Don't fall for it then

LittlePeterRabbitAndHisFly · 23/06/2016 22:42

I'm not going to. The fact I've worked it out already speaks volumes about how clever and sneaky he is Hmm

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Daenerys2 · 23/06/2016 22:46

I would make out that you are not going to the funeral but turn up anyway. He clearly doesn't want you there for some reason x

saffronwblue · 23/06/2016 22:49

Well I think you have no more questions about the potential of salvaging this relationship. Now time to put what supports you can in place for you and your ds and future Lo. Don't be hard on yourself - this is the new reality and you will manage it.

LittlePeterRabbitAndHisFly · 23/06/2016 22:49

I really wouldn't want to spoil his best friends funeral though no matter how horrid he is.

I don't think I even care what he's been up to anymore, or who's there that he's shagging.

He was groping at me and trying it on today as well. While sending fuck knows what to his brother about me.

I feel very used.

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Only1scoop · 23/06/2016 22:57

Oh Op he is an absolute monster Flowers

ImperialBlether · 23/06/2016 23:06

If he's back with that woman, you need to tell her husband immediately. Why the hell should they get away with that?

I'm really glad it's your home. I wouldn't go for 50-50 at all - no fucking way.

pictish · 23/06/2016 23:11

Aww OP I am so sorry, I really am. What an absolute bag of shite he is. You are not a shit mother, please don't say that. This is his doing.

Mozismyhero · 23/06/2016 23:19

Op so sorry to hear to hear this.

If you are worrying about getting your son to school after a c section, could you speak to school about a member of staff (does he have a key worker?) picking him up for a week or two as a short term measure?

You are not a terrible mother. He's just not a good man and that's not your fault.

WellErrr · 23/06/2016 23:25

I'm so sorry OP Flowers

The fact I've worked it out already speaks volumes about how clever and sneaky he is

No, it speaks volumes about how clever he THINKS he is, and how clever you ACTUALLY are Wink

SandyY2K · 23/06/2016 23:29

So he's a coward on top of it all. He couldn't be honest and did that instead. He's definetly desperate for you not to go.

Just go on your own. Perhaps he has told OW he's no longer with you. Which is kinda true now.

You can decide if you still want to name your child after his friend.

Another poor specimen of a man.

inlectorecumbit · 24/06/2016 00:29

He is hiding something massive that he is willing to risk losing you for good with tonight's text rather than you find out this "secret".
Go to the funeral and hold your head up high. I think he is relying on you being too upset to attend. Show respect to his friend, even if this twat has no respect for you,
If asked at the funeral about you and your now ex you don't need to give any details, a simple we are no longer together is enough.
Good luck you are a great mother don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.Flowers

NameChange30 · 24/06/2016 00:53

He is a complete fucking cunt
How dare he talk about you in that way
He has zero respect for you and you need to find some respect for yourself and get rid of him

NeverbuytheDailyMail · 24/06/2016 01:01

I'm so sorry OP. Who the fuck are these guys and where do they learn this fucking nonsense behaviour. You sound like you've got your head screwed on - you and your kids are going to be much much better off without him. Flowers

springydaffs · 24/06/2016 01:13

I'm so sorry op Flowers

So hurtful. But you really will be better off without this vile excuse for a man. Pearls before swine.

His vile behaviour has nothing to do with you, you worth, or your parenting. How could you possibly predict someone could be so vile? Xx

LittlePeterRabbitAndHisFly · 24/06/2016 02:03

I think I am too upset to even attend. I don't think that I could name my child after the poor man now even if I wanted to, all this has over shadowed his funeral completely and completely tainted the name for me

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