Update on the parents....

if you are just reading this, read the previous entry for more info. i spoke with his mother in depth. and things went rather well. i feel better, but at the same time this opened up a whole new chapter in things. they did speak with him, and he had nothing but bad things to say about me, even went as low to say that i stole his money to buy drugs, and that is why he left me, that the baby probably isnt his, and even had the nerve to bring my little brother into this, saying he is a thief, while true and i hope he learns from his mistakes, but ... saying that i was helping my brother steal and harboring stolen goods. oof, the lies. he brought up the police report that was filed, all these negative things that i wasnt even going to address. i was simply opening a line of communication, with nothing negative to say. she asked me about all this. i explained myself. she did not know i was pregnant, or that i had had a miscarriage, or that me and him were even living together. i explained, calmly that while i have my flaws, i am not perfect but i am NOT a drug addict by far, and that to even have a gambling license to work in casinos, they do a VERY extensive background check. he tried to say that i couldnt handle him and the military life, and his mother was shocked to learn that i had been in the army myself, and come from a navy family, and that i understand well the woes of the military. basically he tried to make me look like a scumbag. i knew he lied, but i never knew he would stoop that low to say those things. I told her that time is getting close to when the baby is due, and i needed to find out some things for myself, that i was sorry to call and "drop the bomb" like this, but i had no idea that they didnt know. she does want a paternity test result, of course, i mean, i dont blame her, she doesnt know me.  but she was kind and respectful, and seemed apalled to learn that he left me after he knew i was pregnant. he was making it sound like he didnt know till after he broke up with me. i did not badmouth him. i told her that while i was angry about things that had happened, i was not over the top about it, and i dont believe he was being malicious or a liar, just that he was immature, and she agreed that he had always had immaturity issues. she said that when the results do come back as his, then she does want to be in the baby's life. she says i sound like i have a decent head on my shoulders, and that i was very brave to do what i had done in calling her and is glad i did. i told her i was scared to death, but i needed to know. he had also told her i wasnt working and incapable of taking care of myself. i told her i was sick, and i couldnt work a normal job then, and now im back on track and working and looking at college now that i am healthy again. she told me to just take care of myself and the baby. i gave her my number and e mail so if she had any further questions. i was surprised at how little she knew, and how much i found out. and she was nice for the most part. i didnt feel like i was being belittled, just that she wanted info. and i was more than happy to give it to her, even negative information about me. and im proud of myself for keeping calm, cause i refused to badmouth him. He can go there if he wants, but all will be told soon, i cant afford to be the immature one and point fingers. and he IS the one who lied, and did not tell his parents about this all. he could have been a man, and stood up, and said at least, hey this girl is pregnant and thinks its mine from the get go. maybe now this will be a reality check. maybe he will learn this is not going away. he can make lies in his head all he wants about me cheating on him. but it never happened. i know that with all my secrets and to the depths of my heart. and so does he in the end. and when the paternity test comes back sure, they will know i am true to my word, and am not the lying theiving crazy drug addict he made me out to be. i think that she saw today at least, that i do have a brain, and she spoke to me as such.  so i feel better..... a little, im quite pissed off about what he said about me, but thats his immaturity... lie lie lie. so on to the next chapter. at least i know that my daughter has a chance to be loved by his family, if not by him.

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This much I guessed. I knew His parents would question him on his actions and why he lied about the pregnancy. He lied because he felt back into a corner. He needed a way out and used the way he knew - more lies. I don\'t know your ex but I do know human nature. It is a defense mechanism. In a way I am so sorry that you are the brunt of it but in a way do not take it personally. I really think your ex is lving in a dream world and is not ready to be responsible in all this. You how ever are showing great maturity. You are facing your problems head on. Yes I think the right response is not one of anger but of feeling sorry for him in a way. You will not go away. The pregnancy will not go away - your baby will not go away. It\'s a very weird way to look at things. I would say enough with this man. Let him be. Continue the relationship with his parents as the paternal grandparents and humour them with the paternity test IF your ex consents. I would be very surprised if he does with the behaviours he has shown. He is acting like a 13 year old caught out doing the wrong thing and having no thought about the consequences of his actions - it makes my blood boil to think that you are having to explain yourself. You hang in there and keep doing what you are - caring for yourself and your baby. Love to you Suzi
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It seems as though you handled yourself beautifully. I don\'t know how things are in your state, but I know here the state can order a paternity test- to determine if the father has to pay child support- in that case he would not have an option as to take it or not.
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Good job....
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I agree, you have handled yourself beautifully. I think you absolutely did the right thing. If I were this boy\'s(I use boy intentionally) mother, I would be heartbroken if I had a grandchild and wasn\'t given the opportunity to be in the child\'s life. You are doing all the right things sweetie, and I am so proud of you!

Love, Julie
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Im so hurt today.... it all set in i think. im depressed and just feel like curling up and crying. i hope i can get my brain straight before i go to work tonight. my heart is heavy, and it hurts.
he wrote me a text saying he will get a lawyer, hes sorry if i think he lied, if i THINK he lied? ha. yea, cause im some drug addict who doesnt know who her baby daddy is. says for HIS peace of mind he will document further conversations. i told him good for him, cause i told him to get a lawyer to do paperwork a long time ago.
I hurt. I just hurt. im sad. i dont know what else to do really. i want to speak to a lawyer myself, just to familiarize myself with laws, and to get a plan of action in my head for what needs to be done next when the baby is born. thinking back on the conversation with the parents, i wish i could have explained myself more, or been more prepared, but alot got said in a short amount of time, and alot of questions were asked, and i dont think it could have gone better.
but i just keep thinking of things i could have said better, normal i guess. i think i am going to go curl up and cry for a while, then get up and do it again, and make it through today.
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Bless you heart, I am so sorry you are having to go thru this in your condition especially. I just read a few of your journals, I hope you don\'t mind. Honey, you are a strong woman and have a beautiful baby on the way. You can do this for yourself and your baby girl. There is all kind of assitance out there for single mom\'s so maybe you can go back to school, I know it will be hard. Being a parent is hard for two people let alone one but you can do this.
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It\'s good he is getting a lawyer and if you can you should get some help - hopefully there is legal aid available in your State. I know you can here in Aus. There are many entitlements you are able to get . He is making his nest and he should lie in it. He is running scared. I really feel very very sorry for this bloke - you and your baby are so much better off without him in your lives. Your life will improve it has already and it will get better - keep on with your plan of action and cuddle that we puppy. There is due process that needs to be done to verify the paternity - once that is done it is done. grrrr - still makes me cross. Wish I could come and help. Hugs and love Suzi
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I hope you do not let yourself be intimidated by his saying he is getting a lawyer and will document conversations. He is obviously angry you called and talked to his Mom, because his vile behavior was shown and his lies brought to light.

Hang in there.....you too should get legal help, and should document further conversations. When the baby comes, and the paternity test results come back, it will be a whole new ball game. His lies won\'t mean a thing then. Hugs, Dianne
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Drac, you should hold your head high. You have behaved impeccibly, and you are allwoing his parents into your and your baby\'s lives. Im not sure I could have been as reasonable and mature as you have been given the circumstances. Well Done. I take my hat off to you. Hugs, Heather x PS dont bother about his lies to his folks about you. Sounds like they know him well enough to understand his version might not be true. Take care of yourself, your baby and your wee puppy. x
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You\'re strong enough to get through this. I\'ve talked with you for some time now, and I\'ve seen you come back from hardship and heartache time and again. Don\'t be intimidated by him, and remember that his parents will very likely be on his side no matter what. You\'re a good, smart girl...hang in there and welcome your new baby girl with a clear conscience; knowing you\'ve done the right thing, because you have..
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THanks all... you all are so great.
he did call and speak with me. i told him i was angry about what he said, that he had no reason to bring up what he did, or lie like he did. of course he tried to change his story to me. he said his parents arent taking sides, and i told him i didnt want them to, that this had nothing to do with taking sides and that he should have told them about the baby. it was a stressful day, im exhausted, from work and emotionally. but on to another day today.