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Hand hold. 31 weeks pregnant and he's now dating his ex-girlfriend

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timingisabastard · 19/09/2017 07:58

DP walked out 5 weeks ago - we were engaged, planning a wedding, I'm now 31 weeks pregnant and we have two children.

He stated depression and not seeing our relationship working - things weren't great but a shock to the system.

We've spoken every day since. He messages every day. He has come over on his days off and some days after work.

He's lost weight, new clothes - most of his stuff is still here. Living at his mum's. We've still been sleeping together. I saw things improving in that we were getting on, we were making plans for birth of baby, and it seemed there was a lot of flirting - like when you first meet someone in the heady days before you get together.

It's been shit but there almost seemed like a light at the end of the tunnel.

Last night he told me that he was taking someone out for dinner. Second date. First was last week - he left my bed and went out with her. She's his ex girlfriend - they've been messaging for three weeks (he says).

It feels worse than him leaving - it's not quite cheating but I feel so hopeless and betrayed and humiliated.

Last night I felt so shocked I couldn't stop shaking, thought I was having labour contractions.

He phoned up crying. Saying he was still in love with me. That he didn't want to hurt me. That he still wanted to be around when the baby was born and still see our children as much as possible. I've told him that we can't be friends and we have to formalise things.

He's still going to see her - although he cancelled last night saying he felt like a shit. He thinks he was honest. It turns out his mum refused to see me until he'd told me because she didn't want to lie to me.

I feel the absolute lowest I've ever felt. I don't want to be pregnant. I don't want to have to do all the stuff I do now and have a newborn all on my own. I feel like I've been left to deal with everything and he's living the good life with no responsibilities.

I also want to message her and say something - tell her that just before he was with her he was in bed with me - that he's been sleeping with me, that I'm not some crazy, I'm just heavily pregnant and he's an arse, but I also know I will just seem unhinged.

I've deleted all social channels. I'm seeing the GP today about stress related migraines. I just don't know how to get through this. I don't want to.

OP posts:
Mustang27 · 15/11/2017 11:28

How are you doing @timingisabastard

timingisabastard · 29/04/2018 13:31

I just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone for all your support.

Update: we're back together and life is great!

Just kidding 🤣 wouldn't take him back if he begged!

I had my baby boy at home as planned, I let him know after the birth. He's moved in with her but the children aren't allowed there - her decision.

He sees these once a week for an hour - although I'm encouraging him to be more proactive and take them out.

He's dropped the maintenance amount to the absolute minimum he can but he's at least been consistent in that I can see he's trying - expectations were low but he wants to be a good dad - he'd just split between two worlds.

I'm feeling bloody brilliantly however!! I've got work on and people waited for me to work with them rather than go anywhere else, I've applied to do my MA, I've lost my baby weight and built bridges with family, my finances are getting sorted, I can have my hair how I like, I don't have to pick his stuff up or run around and resent him, but most of all, I've got through this and I am happy. Like, really happy. I have found myself again and it is amazing.

To top it off, after 9 months, I have a date - low key, no pressure - and while I'm not looking, it feels nice.

If anyone else is going through a horrible time with a relationship breakdown or divorce, honestly, it does get better. I reached the absolute bottom of the pit and got through it - so can you ♥️

Again, thank you to all those who commented and messaged me - there are so many strong and fabulous women on here.

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RainySeptember · 29/04/2018 13:39

What a lovely update. So pleased everything is working out for you.

MadeForThis · 29/04/2018 13:57

Congratulations. Really happy that life is looking so good for you.

Hatewaybuloo · 29/04/2018 14:21

What a great update. Only just read your posts now and didn’t realise they started last year.
So happy things are looking positive. Your ex sounds like an utterly revolting man, I don’t understand how a man can leave his children and pregnant partner, I’m absolutely baffled and appalled.
But good for you, so pleased this has a positive outcome!

underthebluemoon · 29/04/2018 14:43

Amazing update. So pleased for you. You are mighty.

maras2 · 29/04/2018 14:55

Great stuff timing Flowers Wine Flowers Wine Flowers Wine Star

Storm4star · 29/04/2018 15:02

What a lovely update and so inspirational for anyone else who is struggling in similar circumstances. You are one of those strong and fabulous women you talk about. Good for you 💐😊

Littlechocola · 29/04/2018 15:05

Such a lovely update! I’m so happy for you!
Congratulations on your baby boy (and everything else!).

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