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Trying for a baby

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Court456 · 06/03/2023 21:02

So me and my partner been together nearly 3 yrs. I’ve got 2 kids 7 and 4. and had 3 abortions from previous partner. He’s had 1 kid from previous partner and she 13. We haven’t used no conception since been together and still nothing. I think it’s him help

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MrsBunnyEars · 06/03/2023 21:05

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Dinersaur · 06/03/2023 21:13

,@MrsBunnyEars that's a fucking horrible thing to say.

Are you actively trying or just not not trying OP? If actively trying then maybe time to see a doctor?

Inkypot · 06/03/2023 21:25

Not sure what MrsBunnyEars said but wondering if you mean you're actively trying? If you are and it's been 3 years then maybe worth seeing your GP for both you and your husband to see if there's anything fertility-wise that needs checked out.

AnneLovesGilbert · 06/03/2023 21:28

What help are you after? If you’ve been actively trying to conceive for 3 years and it’s not happening then go see your GP together. Is he on board with ttc with you or just not keen on condoms?

Are you both healthy, fit, don’t smoke or drink too much, have sex regularly?

allgoodthings84 · 06/03/2023 21:38

If you’ve been actively trying, so either regular sex every 2-3 days throughout your whole cycle or know when you ovulate (use ovulation tests) so time it correctly, then I would advise you speak to your GP to get tests done on both you and your partner. What makes you think it’s him? It could be either of you or could be neither of you. Only one way to find out.

MrsTerryPratchett · 06/03/2023 21:47

If you've had 5 pregnancies it's far more likely to be him. How bothered is he to go to a doctor about it?

Burntouted · 06/03/2023 23:12

Why were you trying for a child when you just had recently one with someone else a year or months prior to the two of you dating?? You came into the relationship with a 4 year old and a 1 year old but were trying for a baby with a new person so soon??? Why??? Not trying to bash. Honestly curious.

Is this about your "lost" children? Replacing them???

Have you've made "peace" and healed emotionally and mentally with your miscarriages and abortions in therapy??

Also, sometimes when you stop trying, it happens.

For now, just focus on your other children.

Do the other children even want a sibling? Have the both of you set down with the children and asked them how they would feel about a new sibling?? Their input matters.

This could damage the relationship between you and all or some of the children.

This will change the family dynamics forever.

Would you still go through with it if they were adamant about not wanting a sibling??

If you go through with it, and they never bond and honestly hate the new sibling, how are you two going to handle it??

Since you two have a blended family and have been together 3 years... why haven't you married yet?? (If you haven't already)

Marriage isn't for everyone though.

Can you two afford another child?? Are your finances in order??

If it's meant to be, it will happen.

I would suggest you go to a fertility specialist . Maybe the problem is you, him, or none of you.

Maybe take this as a sign from a higher source that you aren't meant to have anymore children... possibly never, or just right now..

Whatever is meant to be will be.

You two have 3 beautiful children and each other to focus to in the meantime.

Enjoy life and what you currently have now..

If it's meant to be it will be.

Good luck

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