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Kaylen2308's picture

I have waited 3 days to post this. Mostly because I'm so embarrassed that I have gotten myself into this situation when I KNEW better!  My last post was about the weekend/cookout/mom visit.  He had invited his mom and SD11.  I found out that my SIL had invited a few family members as well ( my brother and sil live next to my mom.)  Whatever, I just want to see my family, however that happens. So BF and I go to pick up his mom and kid. (My car isnt running right now so can't drive seperate) They live about 20 min from my mom. We get there and mom gas a headache and doesnt want to go just yet, she told BF to come back later to get her.  As we were leaving with SD, his mom says btw sge wants to spend the summer with you. BF says hes been working alot and we will see. To which his mom said well I told her she would have to talk to her father about it. BF then said 'and GF' . Which made me feel like my opinion actually mattered.  We leave, he drops me at my mom's and he goes to the creek with SD. It's a hobby of his ( gold panning)  About an hour later MIL has called me twice, I call back and shea ready for BF to come get her. Well she can't get ahold of him so I offer my daughter to get her. She does and all is good.  Well BF and SD11 return a couple hours later and he said something about her coming to stay with us.  Okay, so were gonna have this convo here in front of everyone?? I said 'its something we can talk about and figure out later' . Well a little later we were all sitting by each other and SD was bouncing around in his face. He snapped and said "I said later ok" so I asked what was that about? He said she wants me to talk to you about her staying.  Ok, so second time today this gets brought up IN FRONT of SD.  I said I thought we decided we would talk about it later. He buffs and walks away.  About 20 min later him his mom and SD walk out and he says hes taking them home. SD was crying and they left. No goodbyes, thanks for the food, nothing.  I had my daughter bring me home.  Now it gets ugly, daughter leaves and I go inside where BF sits playing video game.  I suggest we talk so we can figure this out...he BLOWS up! He has wasted so many years on me, I'm no mom, I won't treat his kid like ahe is mine, and to pack my crap and leave.  I said what do you want an abortion and just call it quits? He said yeah do it, that's fine!  I lost my cool...i said for 1 I am a good mom to my kids and their lives are proof, 2 when was the last time you voluntarily got your kid or offered to spend time with her without your mommy or her asking you to? 3 F@!# you.  And walked outside.  Cooled off and txtd his mom and asked her to have SD dropped off. Well she said she can be on Thursday if thats ok. I said whenever I'm done fighting over it! To which she replied well maybe you and SD can think of vaby names. I told her that her son wants us gone so there may not be a baby.  She said she hopes for the best and take care.   Haven't heard from her since and am currently getting silent treatment from BF.  My first doctor appt is tomorrow, I don't know if he will even go.   How can I raise a child with a man who in one breath is mad about me not watching his kid and the next breath he wants me to abort the one I'm carrying. I'm 19-20 weeks, its not like I'm barely pregnant and not showing.  Its such a mess!

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justmakingthebest's picture

You need to leave. He has told you how he feels.

You don't need his permission to have this baby, but he will still be responsible for him/her.

Move out, have your own life and love your daughter and this baby. 

ndc's picture

This isn't easy to do, but I don't think the decision is difficult.  He's shown (and told!) you exactly where you stand.  I would leave with my child and my unborn baby.  I would not want to be in a relationship with a man who doesn't care about my opinion and blows up at me for having one.  He's obviously not a great parent, so you'll do fine without him and his baggage.

CLove's picture

You do not want a crap life with this crap man.

I am so sorry you are going through this when you should be experiencing joy with your current baby.

He doesnt deserve any of the goodness you and baby bring. Luckily you are not married, and IF YOU WANTED could have full custody. Document that he has asked for you to terminate pregnancy. I would NOT want him involved in parenting my child...

Good luck! Take care...

notarelative's picture

This guy is a lazy father. He is content with his mom raising his child. But, he seems to be the only one content with the situation. His mom most likely needs a little downtime. His child wants to spend time with her dad. If you stay with him, sooner or later the daughter will be with you full time. And based on how he has acted up to now, he will expect you to do the heavy lifting (for both kids).

Now if you leave him, realize that he will, based on past behavior, be an uninvolved father. If he exercises time with your child, it will be spent with his mom.

Think over your options carefully.

Kaylen2308's picture

I agree 100%  I understand that granny needs a break, I don't blame her. What scares me is that if SD comes to stay, granny won't be far behind. She is very needy and my BF is her golden child so she will expect to be right here with them both. She has already stayed for weeks at a time with us in the past. It's hard for me to feel compassion or empathy because I feel like she is alot of the problem.  She has always enabled BF and SD and now I'm expected to clean up the mess.  Or live with it and take over the responsibility. No thanks. 

Exjuliemccoy's picture

That's all you need to say. Start making arrangements on the down low to move out.

You've made the mistake of coupling with a low class man who happens to be part of a very dysfunctional family. That means that his very best is probably not going to ever be sincere or enough. He's just substandard material.

We all make mistakes, so don't beat yourself up about it. Just face the truth and put together a plan to get away from him. Give your baby a life away from the crazy, preferably far far away.

SteppedOut's picture

Yee this! 

You made a mistake. We all make them. What is not ok is sticking with it now that you know. Act. 

SKIDSarekillingme2's picture

Holy crap so many problems with this.  First you are not SD's parent you are wonderful for taking care of her when she's around but that's not your job. Second, if SD is coming for extra time this should be something that you both agree to.  Especially if you are expected to care for SD.  Third WTF is wrong with him saying you should abort your baby...I can't even.  

It also occurs to me that MIL is far too involved in his and SD's life.  This guy is a child and his mommy has to take care of him and his child.  MIL should not be a full time caregiver when a child has a parent...it's odd!  That's not going to change and MIL and SD will never feel like your family it will be us v. them mentality.

If you can still get out GO!