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What to do now that i'm pregnant?

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My husband and I tried for over a year to get pregnant, but we never could. We have been separated for almost a month now. He lives with his girlfriend. Friday I found out that I am 6 weeks pregnant. He says it's a sign from GOD that we are meant to be together. He says he wants to be a family. He is a wonderful father. He has a son with his ex. He loves kids more than anything. When we decided to start trying over a year ago he said that once I got pregnant he would stop smoking. Well he called me today to tell me he has only had one cigarette. He's just so excited. But on the other hand i don't understand why he's still with her if he says he wants a family. He tells me that he is moving out this weekend. I ask why wait, but i already know that answer. He has somethings he needs to take care of first. I just don't want to give my hopes up, but i also don't want to ignore it if it is a sign from GOD. Because we quit trying about 5 months ago. What to do??? Help
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If there were no baby, would he be coming back? If not, then is a baby a good enough reason? God forbid, but what if something happens and there isn't a baby? What then? I truly don't mean to rain on your parade. I am happy that you are finally getting the baby you want so badly. I just don't want you to get hurt any more.
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I agree with Becky! A child isn't enough to hold a marriage together. You are in a really tough posotion. Good luck!
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I agree with Becky too. I know it is exciting to know there is a baby on the way, and maybe that will be the glue that bonds you, but if you are having rough times now, things will only get more stressful. I remeber thinking having a baby would solve everything, and it infact just complicated it all. I love my kids-all 3, more than life itself, but have had so many hard times financially and mentally because being a parent is not as easy as it looks.
In any case, I would look into Child support. I don't think you can actually get money until the baby is here, but at least you will know what you need to do when the time comes. And I would continue the process after the baby is here, regardless if he is there or not,,,,at least until you are for sure he isn't going anywhere. My sister and I both had to learn the hard way, that cancelling the child support early was a big no no. Good luck & keep us posted.
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I believe if you have a great relationship then having a baby bonds you more, on the other side having a rocky relationship can rip you apart so easy.
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girllll my husband and i split up about a year ago and had gotten back together... a month later i was pregnant... and everything was fine... until a month ago when he cheated on me and moved in with the girl... now im going to deliver this baby any day now and having to deal with this. if your marriage wasnt great in the first place... i would seriously consider not being with him. you dont want to have a baby with a relationship thats no good between you two. it's not healthy for the baby or you. and just like becky said... would he be coming back if there was no baby?

but thats just my two cents. please think it through. you dont want to get hurt anymore.
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This is a very difficult situation and I truly feel for you. Like the others have said would he be coming back if there was no baby, but on the other hand do you want to spend the rest of your life wondering if it would have worked? Maybe you owe it to yourself and this baby to try?
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I agree Megs. Imnot, you have a long time before that baby is born to try to work on your marriage. I understand what the others are saying and I agree to a point. But only you can decide if you want to give your marriage another shot. Only you really know why he left in the first place and what it would take to fix your marriage. I wish you all the best. God bless you and the wee one.
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Yeah my husband wanted to have a baby and we tried and finally got pregnant. Now I have a 4 month old son to raise on my own. I wouldn't be going through this, but he wanted to have *another* baby, so we tried and I got pregnant, but I lost it. Don't count on him staying just because you have a baby. I'm going through it right now.
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Hi. I'm new here, but I have to agree with the other ladies. Yes, I would let him see the baby when he/she's born, but I would do some serious counselling before considering getting back together. Yes, it'll be hard to raise a baby alone, but hopefully you'll find someone to help you. Believe me, my mom suffered serious physical/emotional abuse trying to make our family work for 3 years, but she says it was the best thing she could've done kicking my dad out when I was 2 1/2.
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If it weren't for the fact that he is living with his girlfriend, I MIGHT agree with giving the relationship a go again. However, he IS with his girlfriend. If he really wanted to be with you, wouldn't he be there NOW? AND the fact that he has a son with his "ex" is a sign that he doesnt care WHO he has kids with! What would happen if his new GF was pregnant? THERE's a thought!

I am sorry you are going through this, emotions play us something terrible. If I were to take a strickly practicle approach, I would NOT get back with him! Looking at his history and seeing that it is repeating itself. Also, he will probably continue to sweet talk you.
That is just a warning. I am not a profit to be sure, but I see more heart break in the long run if you get back with him!
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I realize that having a baby on your own can be a very scary thing. No matter how much you want one. Do not let those fears rule your decisions. Try,try,try, to imagine if there was no baby! Would he be coming back? Would you want him back?

If you and your relationship are not enough for him now what gives him any insentive to stay the next time things get rough?

These are things you have to consider.

The only baby that was a sign from god was born a long time ago! A blessing from god certainly, but a sign.....not too likely!
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I think its not fair to a child to be born with a job, that job being help mom and dad stay together. I also agree with what everyone else said about if it was hard before havin a child will make it harder.
I am the type of person if you dont want to be with me, then dont do me any friggin favors. Its not my job to entice anyone to be with me.
If you have a strong support system like family or friends I would seriously keep in touch with them as you are going to need all the help you can get.
I wish you and the baby well....
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