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NotSpaghetti Wed 13-Nov-24 07:51:06

RainyDays1

I cant seem to create a login for mumsnet.
I am looking for advice, please can someone help and give me their opinion.

Can you use this same log-in on Mumsnet?

You could copy and paste the post over there.

Luminance Wed 13-Nov-24 07:37:46

I think you need some professional support here. You have grown up with a father that has left you with a lack of confidence and a need for reassurance. As quite often happens in these circumstances you have picked a man who is just like him, if not worse. Reach out to your doctor and go from there. Listen to the advice they give you. These are not good circumstances for a pregnant woman or a baby to find themselves in.

Allira Tue 12-Nov-24 22:27:02

granfromafar

I thought from the title that this thread was going to be about decluttering! confused
Sorry, can't offer any advice.

Well, it reminded me of a friend and her DH who downsized then she said "Don't do it, you can never get away from each other!"

Allira Tue 12-Nov-24 22:25:22

RainyDays1

I cant seem to create a login for mumsnet.
I am looking for advice, please can someone help and give me their opinion.

Very similar to registering on Gransnet.

Really, I think most of us are completely out of date with this kind of thing, sorry.

www.mumsnet.com/
There's a yellow box on the right that says "sign up".
Click on that.
They will be very helpful. Good luck.

Ziplok Tue 12-Nov-24 22:13:07

Goodness me.

Dickens Tue 12-Nov-24 13:41:17

Sago

It Jackanory time…again.

... I thought similarly.

HeavenLeigh Tue 12-Nov-24 13:41:11

Good grief my head is spinning! And you created a baby together say no more

hazel93 Tue 12-Nov-24 13:33:59

Do not believe a word of it.

petra Tue 12-Nov-24 13:18:05

Just for the sake of it I’ll offer my opinion. Children shouldn’t have children. There lies danger.

Sago Tue 12-Nov-24 13:08:02

It Jackanory time…again.

Grunty Tue 12-Nov-24 12:59:51

You both need to grow up; stop acting like 2 immature 14 year olds squabbling in the playground. You've chosen to introduce a child into the dynamics of 2 people, who can't even communicate via text, without drama, arguments and harassment. If you're unable to communicate with each other now, how do you envisage it will be when you've got a baby with colic, who's cried non stop for hours and you've had 2 hours sleep? And it goes on for night, after night, after night? If your boyfriend "needs space" now, he'll probably need even more then and how will you cope with that?

Scribbles Tue 12-Nov-24 12:42:37

Was this a planned pregnancy? It could be that your bf is feeling a tad overwhelmed at the thought of becoming a father and all the responsibilities that will entail and the stress is making him behave in this way.

I certainly don't think you should be bombarding him with constant calls and texts - that will only make him feel persecuted.

Maybe a session or two with a relationship counsellor would help you both to decide whether this relationship has a future and adjust to your new situation as a family, not just a couple.

JaneJudge Tue 12-Nov-24 12:37:52

How old are you both? Was the pregnancy planned?
It sounds like he has the capacity for his behaviour to escalate from what you have said about his behaviour in the car.
Is he frightened of his family finding out about the pregnancy?

granfromafar Tue 12-Nov-24 12:36:45

I thought from the title that this thread was going to be about decluttering! confused
Sorry, can't offer any advice.

silverlining48 Tue 12-Nov-24 12:22:50

Having a child is a huge responsibility and it seems to me that your relationship with your partner is not strong enough to cope with the stresses and strains that looking after a child brings.
You sound very young and you might find talking to someone who knows you both and who you trust to guide help you decide what you want.

eddiecat78 Tue 12-Nov-24 12:18:00

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M0nica Tue 12-Nov-24 12:06:07

The two of you have formed a baby who will rely on you to look afterthem andnurture them.

Bringing up a child is an adult pursuit not one for children. Act like adults, both of you and talk this issue through in a reasonable and rational fashion. Each of you state their case while the other keeps silent and listens. neither one is to blame the other for anything and then talk it through and reach a mutual agreement on the way forward in a sensible adult manner- and grow-up

RainyDays1 Tue 12-Nov-24 12:00:43

I cant seem to create a login for mumsnet.
I am looking for advice, please can someone help and give me their opinion.

dogsmother Tue 12-Nov-24 11:56:32

No I don’t think you should be together.

RosiesMaw2 Tue 12-Nov-24 11:53:49

How is a group of total strangers to know?
You sound very young- many of us have granddaughters your age or older. I think you might find Mumsnet a more appropriate forum

Cossy Tue 12-Nov-24 11:32:21

Mmmmm

RainyDays1 Tue 12-Nov-24 11:18:16

Hello

I am 13 weeks pregnant. At the weekend, we told my brother on the Friday and then my parents on the Saturday. My Dad isn't the easiest to get on with. He makes jokes non stop, he interrupts, he says inappropriate things... he means well but sometimes he makes situations all about him. After revealing my pregnancy, my dad did say a few nice things but then turned the conversation to himself while winding up my little brother.

After 2 hours of this, my bf was quiet, and snapped at me when I asked what was wrong. He said "I have reached my limit, you know why". I knew he was annoyed with my family but felt he took it out on me. When I said I wasnt happy with how he spoke to me, he exploded. Telling me I was picking sides and that I needed to shut up.

He then cancelled our pregnancy reveal with his sister the following day and said he didnt want to see me.

I took my seatbelt off when I got to my house (he was driving) and he intentionally done a harsh 3 point turn so I would hit the dashboard. He then called me an idiot for taking my seatbelt off. He later said he done this intentionally as he felt I was making a point of taking my belt off.

He then said he didnt want to speak to me the following day, and went home. The next day I did expect an apology. He never got in touch in the morning so I, wrong I know, continually called him (about 60 times, literally) forcing him to speak to me. We did speak, over 6 hours – in this time we would see eye to eye then we would argue again.

We went to bed on okay-ish terms. Before bed he said he doesnt want to speak about the weekend until he has had time to think and cool off.

The next day (Monday, yesterday), I texted and asked if I could go over, have dinner with him, stay and discuss the weekend. He said okay. I then text saying a conversation would be good to put all this to bed. He hearted this message. When I got to his house. I said I had written down points to discuss. He then said he didnt want to talk as he is too tierd from work and hasnt eaten yet. I said he agreed when I texted and he said he didn’t fully read my message. I asked if we could talk for a bit and he agreed. We finished talking after 1.5 hours and went to bed at 1am. This morning he looked very grumpy and tierd.

He kissed me goodbye and said he loved me.

On my way home, he texted saying last night and this morning morning felt off. That he didnt want to talk last night and I pushed it. Which has meant the work he didnt do at the weekend is still not done and now he is too tierd. He asked me not to contact him and that he is rethinking if we should visit his parents at the weekend (down south) to revleal the pregnancy. He asked me not to call him but I did.

On the phone he said he didnt want to talk until he got in touch with me, I said I wanted a phone call later tonight even about general stuff, he said "maybe".

I have since sent him a text saying I am confused and if he still wants to be with me as I feel I am getting mixed signals.

Last night he said I was his one and he wasnt going anywhere. We were discussing planning for maternity leave and budgeting… to now this. I don’t understand.

I dont know what to think or do.

Do you think he still wants to be with me?

Thanks