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I don't know what to do

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lollipop7 · 25/07/2017 23:34

I gave up a career and a good life miles away when I feel pregnant with a man I thought I was in love with.
He asked me to marry him, told me he would always ta,e care upon us, encouraged me to take redundancy and plough it into our life together.
I'm now pregnant with our third child and si trapped and unhappy.

I have no job, no money and apart from my mum nowhere to go.
He has decided I'm good enough to have children with but not in his exact words "good enough to marry"
My credit rating has been ruined by a case of mistaken identity delisted notes of satisfaction. He's had all my money as I believed him all these years.
Last year when out second child was six months old I left before we moved house. I discovered a series of message to his drinking friends and parents that I had PND and was mentally ill. None of which is true.
He begged Me for a final chance, promised me he'd get therapy and set up a Trust Deed to acknowledge my contribution,
A year on and nothing. He is worse than ever and thanks to being pressured for sex one night I am six months pregnant.
He was out mountain biking with a friend tonight and our son managed to open two safety gates and fall halfway down the stairs. When he Came back home he was sulking and said he was obviously fine. Then two hours later he accused me of actually throwing himself down the stairs to get him home early because I am unwell and jealous of him having a life.
There are so many things I could write here but I can't face committing them all to paper, suffice to say they revolve around emotional abuse such as disdain, lies, provocation, undermining and general nastiness. He is a control freak, he cuts of my housekeeping to pay for holidays he wants. He says there is no money for luxuries but buys himself cds and booze and clothes all the time. His family are blind to his faults and I frequently come across nasty little message so where I am described as grumpy and arrogant. He is disningeous and provocative in front of my friends and family. In short he is a total bastard.
It has got so bad now that I am actually prepared to leave with nothing apart from my children in my car. The only asset I have left. He has said he holds all the cards and that he now wants to contact my midwife to tell, her I am unfit. This is because I slapped his face tonight when he accused me of injuring our son.

I just need to get something down as it is let and I don't want him to hear me on the phone to friends or my mother or sister.

I have thought about women's aid but I don't know.
I have left four times and always have to come back for immunisations, antenatal appointments, school terms etc. I feel as though all the pressure is on me. I am brimming out resentment at the uphheaval and turmoil in mine and especially my children's lives and on top of it have to get ready to give birth in three months.

He hasn't been interviewed under caution for assaulting me one night, but acts as though I think never happened and told the police commiserated with him and laughed about my desperate behaviour.
I feel as though he is trying to drive me to suicide or madness.

Just some words of advice or reassurance or comfort would be appreciated.

I feel incredibly stupid, vulnerable and lost right now.

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KarateKitten · 10/10/2017 14:04

Sorry! Thought end of page was end of thread. Just saw I missed a lot of things. Well done OP. Well bloody done.

Idontmeanto · 10/10/2017 20:16

Good luck Lollipop! Sounds like baby isn’t far away. Well done for staying calm, truth will out!

lollipop7 · 11/10/2017 09:13

So found out this morning that he has refused adjournment.
This is despite me being in hospital constantly and the CAFCASS report which doesn't recommend any kind of change to contact until police investigations are complete.
I guess he's just proved himself to everyone to be the total bastard I know he is.
Not even the thought of an ordeal in court for me putting me in premature labour and a stint for our son in SCBU has been enough to prick what was left of his conscience. He wants his day in the sun and nothing else will do.

My solicitor is now seeking to use court directions of leave and if not he's said he doesn't expect me to attend as I am categorically not up to it.
Last night he sent em an email saying he wished there was more he could do to take the pressure off me.
Oh the irony 🙄

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flutterby12 · 11/10/2017 09:44

Jesus wept. Can this man stoop any lower?! He is showing everyone what a bastard he really is. He thinks he's clever emailing you to show he's supporting you, does he have a mental illness? Or a personality disorder? He sounds absolutely crackers. The report alone is enough to show he's off his rocker.

I say it every time but you are amazing and doing so well, I really think you are an inspiration and hope any other women in similar circumstances see this thread and find the strength to do what you've done.

Is baby still breech or transverse? I hope he's behaving 😊

hellsbellsmelons · 11/10/2017 09:53

Good grief the man is totally deluded.
At least he's consistent and people can see him now for what he is.
Let him keep digging his own grave.
You concentrate on you and baby and ignore the wankstain.

Mustang27 · 11/10/2017 10:04

Lollipop i have seen you pop up on other threads and you are always so supportive. Iv just read the whole thread I cannot believe the things you have gone through. I really hope it calms down soon, sounds like with your show you will likely be snuggling into your wee boy very soon. I lived with a very abusive man, who was extremely similar to your ex partner for 5yrs luckily enough I never fell pregnant as I know reading your experience this would have been mine. He did all the same things without the leverage of fatherhood. Even tried to say I had mh issues it’s a way of protecting themselves when the shit hits the fan. I still can’t get over how manipulative people can be.

lollipop7 · 11/10/2017 12:04

Yes he is making himself look dreadful.
I've just had a call from my midwife saying that there is something they're worried about in my urine sample. Great, something else to deal with, I am seeing her at 3pm.

Solicitor still trying to adjourn regardless of disagreement. I have been sick three times and have horrendous does backache, baby going nuts. I've had enough.

Everything just feels relentless.
The worst thing is having to accept he doesn't even care about his unborn baby. What kind of father behaves this way? So selfish and controlling thinking only of himself.

I a,pm repeating Grey Rock, Grey Rock to myself in order to try to hold on to my temper. I can't write on here what I'd like to do 😡😡😡

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RandomMess · 11/10/2017 12:09

How many weeks are you now?

I really think you should go to the labour ward NOW as you have the symptoms of early labour!

lollipop7 · 11/10/2017 12:18

@RandomMess I've been in six times for suspected early labour already. They've checked my cervix which was only starting to efface. Not enough regular contractions. I should bloody hope not given he's transverse!

I'm in quite a lot of pain. Will just see what midwife says. He's definitely totally sideways again I can see and feel his back is horizontal and my bump has gone wide again

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RandomMess · 11/10/2017 12:21

You've lost some plug and are puking!!

Mustang27 · 11/10/2017 12:24

God it’s not been easy with all the pregnancy things. Good luck with your midwife and keep us posted. Are you birthing on your own?

No he unlikely doesn’t care, it’s all about him and his control over you. I have no idea how these tossers come about but I truly hope my son treats his partners better than these men.

Don’t bother hun it wont make you feel better. it’s been 5 years since my split and it does get better, you will still feel angry when you think about it but you will more look back in disbelief that it ever happened. The one good thing is for all your grief and pain you are the mummy to 3 beautiful children possibly the only decent thing your ex will ever do with his life regardless of whether he realises it or not.

lollipop7 · 11/10/2017 12:31

@RandomMess I've been puking for half this pregnancy. They just told me my plug come regrow at this stage. Generally they've been very good and have said I could go in overnight for one rest and stronger pain relief. I am on the verge of doing that.

@Mustang27 I just want to forget him, I can't even stand to look at him or hear his voice. I am also terrified of him, especially that he seems capable of being so uncaring towards his unborn baby. What kind of monster is capable of putting a court appearance before his unborn baby.

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lollipop7 · 11/10/2017 12:32

Yes it looks as though I'll have to have the baby on my own, but if it is a c section then I suppose my mum could come in for that it is scheduled.

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Mustang27 · 11/10/2017 12:39

You could get an access fund to a doula (fully paid for) someone who can be there for you and full of love and support and it’s regardless of how you need birth. See what midwife says about sample then give me a shout if you want a link to Doula uk.

I have to see my ex on a regular basis it does make it hard to close it off completely and he still terrifies me. He just wants to hurt you, he is t thinking of your baby and as co formed in his email it was just further leverage for him not a child he wanted to love. You may find once he finds a new victim he will leave you alone entirely and really that’s the best case scenario for you and your babies.

DrPill · 11/10/2017 12:42

@lollipop7 I have just read through this thread. I think you are amazing and inspirational. Wow. What a courageous woman and brave mother you are.

My ex exhibited some of these type of behaviour. but I haven't dealt with 20% of what you are going through. These men use power and control. It's taken away and they are lost, they panic, they become worse. But stay strong. Enjoy the delight of being free from him. The biggest slap in the face he can get is seeing you and the kids thrive without him.

xx

RandomMess · 11/10/2017 12:45

Makes more sense now!

flutterby12 · 11/10/2017 15:21

Oh god @lollipop7 I hope everything is ok. I wouldn't be surprised if they bought your section forward. This man is responsible for so much pain. Your baby will be better off without him. Thinking about you a lot today Flowers

lollipop7 · 11/10/2017 16:36

@flutterby12 thanks for the kind words.

I'm being admitted into hospital tonight as my tightenings are getting constant and are unbearable.
Midwife has had called the hospital and I'm to be in for 6.30

I am dreading his reaction 😓

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flutterby12 · 11/10/2017 16:39

Oh gosh, things are moving aren't they. Is there a plan in place at the hospital to stop him visiting?

hellsbellsmelons · 11/10/2017 16:44

Don't tell him.
Don't contact him.
No reaction!
Job done!
Easier said than done I realise.
But for now just ignore him.
Concentrate on you!
Fuck him!

kaitlinktm · 11/10/2017 16:55

Fingers crossed for you Lollipop.

iknowimcoming · 11/10/2017 16:59

Sending positive vibes to you and that little one Lollipop Flowers

mamasiz · 11/10/2017 17:43

@lollipop7 you are nothing short of amazing. You've got this. I wish I could give you a big hug and a hand hold - will be thinking of you this evening. Hope you're being well looked after in hospital.

NowApparently · 11/10/2017 20:10

I've only just got caught up on this thread after it disappeared from my watch list. This whole thread has me horrified, I'm almost 31 weeks pregnant and the thought of DH doing this to me is a horrendous one.

You're doing amazingly! I hope you're being looked after in hospital and are able to get some rest.

RandomMess · 11/10/2017 20:12

Please don't let anyone tell him. Make sure it's all over your notes that you have Ambon-molestation order against him etc.