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Q: Father's involvement ?
asked by: FirstTimeUnexpectedMom on May 4th, 2009
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I am 27 years old and pregnant with my first child. The father is 26. I was dating the father rather casually for about 4 months when I found out I was pregnant. When I told him, he made it clear that he did not want us to have the baby. He didn't think we financially support it, that it just wouldn't be right. I personally, couldn't choose to make any decision but to have the baby. Financially, we both have full time, professional jobs and can definitely support the child although may not be able to live of luxury but will be far from struggling. Since I have told him, he has had little to no contact. Recently, in about the past month, he has been communicating more both about the baby and about life in general. I'm 5 months. Before finding out I was pregnant, we had conversations about how we both wanted to be parents one day, want families of our own, etc.

Is there any hope that he will come around and be there for the baby? For me? I am prepared for him not to be but just wondered in anyone else had been in a similar situation before. I have a wonderful, loving family and support system of friends and am not worried on that aspect, but still do think it is important for the child to know their father. Plus, I did really care for him.

Any thoughts?
Thank you!
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ServiceU
replied on May 16th, 2009
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i can't see how anyone can look at an innocent baby's face and not fall in love with it. that baby will be a part of him in a way. and some guys do step up and play the father role, some dont give a d@m.
it took my son's father a while to decide if he wants to be with my son and i. and when he made that decision, i already moved on.
i m sure your be ready for what every happens, its sounds like you have your head on straight.
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breck08
replied on June 2nd, 2009
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It sounds like maybe he is just overwhelmed. Men can get a lil off track pretty easy when something interrupts their lifestyle. It sounds like he is scared? Like you mentioned you both had talked about being parents just not this soon. How are things now? I see you havent responded back. Having a child at any age is an adjustment. Give him some time. Let me know how you are doing Smile
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PaigeCarter
replied on June 4th, 2009
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Hi.
Honestly, I have been in that situation ten years before. We, eventually got married after three years of giving birth to my first child. But, 7 years after we still broke up due to irreconcilable differences. I could say that He does love me and that I do love him but it is not enough.
These are the things that you should think of (1)sleepless nights in caring for a newborn child, when the baby is sick, check-ups, immunizations, post-partum depression aside from your usual daily chores with the addition of your child's laundry, mess etc. etc.. and juggling a job at that. Can you survive this?
(2) Are you financially capable of rearing the child? What happens if there is an emergency? do you have savings to tide you over some crisis?
(3) Lastly, based on my experience, nothing is more important than my child. Given another chance to choose, I would always and definitely choose my kids over my husband. If the baby is reared properly, meaning the child's attitude is okay, I can only say that everything is worth it just to have my babies, even all the hardships and heartaches I went through, I would gladly go through it again just to have them.
(4)Don't put your happiness so much on another person's hands. Just let him decide for himself. And whatever his decision is live with it, it is NOT the end of the world.
BEST,
PAIGE
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