My daughter and her partner are expecting their first child in early February. Despite not being together for long before becoming pregnant, all had been going well.
But …. 4 weeks ago, out of the blue, my daughter’s partner told her it wasn’t working for him and that he needed space, and she had to leave (the house is tied to his job so she has no rights over it). I was overseas at the time but fortunately my sister was able to take her in.
For context, DD had been airlifted to hospital the previous week (at 29 weeks) as she was bleeding and experiencing contractions. Fortunately, things settled down and she was discharged after 3 days and told to avoid stress as much as possible.
He’s since told her that he got stressed and needed space. I don’t want to be unsympathetic as I know stress is horrible - but, he was given a couple of days off work to rest and rather than using the time to go to pre- booked antenatal classes with DD, he went out for a weekend of drinking with his mates.
DD had been staying with us but her partner now wants to try again and she’s moved back in.
I’m worried sick about DD and what she’s going back to. Also, I’m so disgusted and angry at the way her partner has treated her, I don’t know how things are going to play out when the baby is born? Right now, I don’t want to be in the same room as him, but I’m wanting to support my daughter as best I can as I’m worried that he’ll not be there for her at that time. I’m thinking I need to hide my feelings and smile nicely but it’s not going to be easy!!
This is my first grandchild and I would really appreciate some words of advice as to what to do for best. Thank you!
