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DH doesn't want more DC; I'm late

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baybeemamma · 14/03/2023 08:53

I'm just looking for a bit of a hand hold please!

I'm married with one DC (17 months) and one step DC (14).

I'd like to have another child at some point, and have been speaking with DH about this, but he is sure he is done. I've been sad about this, but obviously would never force him into anything.

We are not using medical contraception, but I do time my cycles and am clear with him about times of the month etc - he pulls out around ovulation days. (I've told him this isn't contraception! But he seems comfortable with it in lieu of using condoms.)

I'm one day late, feeling a bit sick, and generally freaking out. Do I try and wait a few days and put it out of my mind? Do I tell him I'm a bit stressed as I'm a day late and usually clockwork? Do I just take a test to at least have the info?

I've been unwell lately anyway so it might just be that my cycles are a bit upset - and I'm not sure if the worry is what's making me feel nauseous!

I obviously love him and know he would be supportive, but I know this isn't what he wants and the thought of this is much worse than I would have expected given I do want another DC.

OP posts:
MerryMarigold · 14/03/2023 15:51

Snugglemonkey · 14/03/2023 09:29

I would test. Your dp is not behaving like a person who does not want a baby. More like someone who is pretty open to the possibility.

Exactly what I was going to say. If you're pregnant, it's all on him! And congratulations 🎉

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