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Tough call... what would you do?
My exbf and I have had a rough go through my pregnancy. We broke up when I was 10 weeks; I'm 31 now. He calls without a frequency, sometimes once a week, others every other week but I'm generally the one to call or find him to tell him how things are going. Once it went three weeks without calling and then complained that i don't keep him involved. I don't get him. He went to an ultrasound with me and seemed excited, but went back to his old behavior and the disappearing act. He made a point of saying that I don't believe he cares; and if he does he has a funny way of showing it. He now said that if i want it he will be at the delivery room. He can't stand blood and he stated that he won't cut the cord. So I guess he's refering to being bed side but why; he hasn't been supportive of this whole process. Is it wrong for me not to want him there? I will call him when it happens but I don't think I should let him be in the delivery room. What's your opinion?
It sometimes feels like he wants me back, but he's not really making up his mind. So he acts indiferent but wants otherwise. I have had a hard time during this pregnancy so I don't deal with him. My priorities have changed and I don't play games. I have had a lot of trouble but I manage to have some strength left to do things and move on from the emotional turmoil he seems to want to keep me in.
He has a daughter already. He was there.
I'm not hoping for reconciliation or that it'll help him bond with the baby. I don't see why I should care about him being hurt if he doesn't get to see his child being born. He didn't care to leave me to have the baby on my own.
15 Answers
- jo-joLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
I think it is totally up to you what you should do. It is your body, baby, and delivery. If his presents is going to upset you more than comfort you don't let him in.
Things maybe different when it all comes down to it though. Don't hold yourself down to one thought of how you want it to be. Keep your mind open about it until the time comes. Maybe for now just say thanks for offering but we'll have to see how I feel when its time. Maybe keep a family member or friend willing to do this with you besides him. So that way if you feel like kicking him out you are not going to be alone.
Congratulations! Happy Mothers Day!
- ladyrenLv 71 decade ago
This was obviously nothing he really had a say in... did you simply forget the pills? Or did they not work, and you yourself decided to continue with his pregnancy??? From what you have said, neither of you are much prepared for the process of becoming parents, and he is really not prepared to step to the plate and become a dad and provider.
He already realizes that you were once his foxy sexy bed partner, and he was once the stud, the man, Mr. Erection, and Big John. Now you are about to be mother and housekeeper, and he is about to be father, and family man, and those are neither things he is prepared to deal with, from what you have said here.
You "don't get him" because you are now in a new role, and he isn't ready. Simple, hon.
Tough call? Not for him. This is so common as to practically be formula. You aren't what you were, and his doesn't like what he is about to become, and likely will not be supportive of your pregnancy. It spells the end of his sexiness, and the lowering of his testosterone. He doesn't know that, but he feels it. That's why he's not there for you..And likely he won't be later either.
Hope this helps
Source(s): teacher/counselor 26 years. - 1 decade ago
This is why he is your EXboyfriend. If you don't want him there, don't have him. Speaking from experience, you need someone there who will support you 110%. I had a long hard labor and the only thing that got me through was that my husband was right there at my side telling me I could do it and encouraging me. If you don't have a best friend or mom who can do this for you, you can hire a doula (professional birth coach - Google it) and she'll help you. This is your birth experience and you should only have the people around YOU want to share it with you (except for the constant parade of nurses, doctors, etc...).
- Shana BLv 61 decade ago
Well, he is the daddy, right? He could be at your side and hold your hand, and who knows... maybe it will make him feel more connected to you and the baby.
But if you really feel like he needs to be out of the picture, then maybe you'll prefer having your mom or your sister or best friend with you during such an emotional time.
Good luck!
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- lotus_elise_81Lv 51 decade ago
It's emotional enough without you having someone in the room you don't want there. It's his baby, but it's your labour. Do what makes you happy. If he had been generous and supportive the whole way it might be different, but in this case he can't expect something from you when he's given you nothing.
- 5 years ago
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- 1 decade ago
to me it seems as though he dont really care...If he did he would be there for you more...you should look at his acctions now and that should make you wonder how he is going to be when you do have the baby...you need to point out to him that the baby needs a full time daddy not a some of the time daddy or whenever he feels he has the time...best of luck to you with all that
- SamIam82Lv 51 decade ago
I wouldn't let him in the delivery room. You can call him when the baby is born. If he can't stand blood, he definately doesn't want to see this.
- 1 decade ago
hes showing that he doesnt care he shouldnt be in the diverly room but since he is the father i guess he kinda has to be after he sees the babys face he might change his mind
- bballgurlisLv 51 decade ago
Idk.... I mean, at some points he seems like he really wants to be there, but then at other times he seems like he really doesn't care. You should ask him if he wants to be there or not. If he does I think you should let him in the room because it's the birth of his child. If he doesn't, it's his loss because childbirth is a miracle and he's missing out on one.