don't know who the father is - Page 3

[PlayaMama]

Originally Posted by mpsmom

If things are so tough financially then maybe adoption really is the best route. Baby will have a better life and you can know that you did best by the child.

you can't make that statement as an absolute.

I've BTDT, and while it was HARD to comes to terms with afterward, it really was the easiest decision I ever made. I know my child has a good life with parents who desperately wanted a child - and for YEARS couldn't get pregnant. My decision made many lives happier. Just because you can get pregnant doesn't mean you should be a parent.

and just because your living situation isn't ideal doesn't mean you can't be an excellent mother.

i had people offer to adopt my baby when i first got pregnant. two of them in fact, and now i have people all the time telling me that i'm an awesome mom.

[mpsmom]

Originally Posted by PlayaMama

and just because your living situation isn't ideal doesn't mean you can't be an excellent mother.

i had people offer to adopt my baby when i first got pregnant. two of them in fact, and now i have people all the time telling me that i'm an awesome mom.

Just because you can be an excellent mother doesn't mean it's best for baby. I am all for support in forums like this - however I support the best situation for the baby. Not blowing sunshine when mom needs a reality check.

Obviously, if mom were in a better situation she wouldn't be prostituting herself to make ends meet. What if, after baby arrives, she can't make the rent? What then? Will she invite guy #1 over in order to pay her electric bill? How would that make her a good mom?

[singin'intherain]

Originally Posted by mpsmom

What if, after baby arrives, she can't make the rent? What then? Will she invite guy #1 over in order to pay her electric bill? How would that make her a good mom?

Oh my goodness. Don't you know how that sounds?

[treeoflife3]

Originally Posted by mpsmom

Just because you can be an excellent mother doesn't mean it's best for baby. I am all for support in forums like this - however I support the best situation for the baby. Not blowing sunshine when mom needs a reality check.

Obviously, if mom were in a better situation she wouldn't be prostituting herself to make ends meet. What if, after baby arrives, she can't make the rent? What then? Will she invite guy #1 over in order to pay her electric bill? How would that make her a good mom?

Considering her OP uses the past tense for financial instability, I really don't think it is fair for you to extrapolate on things you do not know. Considering she wasn't on the streets but was instead in what can be considered a relationship, it is hardly your place to determine just how much or little money she had then or has now. How is getting money for sex any different than being showered with gifts and fancy dinners? The deal she set up with ONE man is none of your business to be making assumptions on about anything else in her life NOW.

Moreover, this 'OBVIOUSLY' business over why someone might make money for sex is very narrow minded. Believe it or not, some people ENJOY having sex and making money off it. Not everyone has to be in dire circumstances to consider sleeping with people for some quick cash. People LIKE sex and people LIKE having money. Whether this is the OP or not is irrelevant. It isn't your place to assume you know the whys for ALL prostitutes because quite frankly, I can't imagine you know a very high percentage of them in even just one country.

OP, do what your instincts are telling you is best for your child. Only you know your abilities at raising a child and only you can gauge whether or not it is appropriate to let #1 know about the child should it turn out being his. You'll know best how to keep YOU and YOUR child safe and happy and healthy.

[candycat]

Let's just leave it at that we all know PRECIOUS LITTLE about the people posting on here. Especially if we're only gathering information from one or two threads and scanty little details.

You don't know what the circumstances were behind the monetary exchange.

And yeah, you've never known people who were in bad financial shape at one point and then proceeded to get a good job and then become financially stable? That's NEVER happened before?? Not saying that's what definitely will happen but my freaking goodness, sometimes getting pregnant ENCOURAGES women to "get their stuff together for the baby's sake". Ya know?!

If someone you know smoked some weed (out of character for them) and forgot to use a condom, and got pregnant, and came to you for advice - would you tell them they should give their child up for adoption because "once baby comes along, they might get totally stoned and hook up with their drug dealer and forget the baby even exists" - has that ever happened, probably, will it necessarily happen that way to this particular person, heck NO.

Come on.

[eclipse]

Originally Posted by mpsmom

Just because you can be an excellent mother doesn't mean it's best for baby. I am all for support in forums like this - however I support the best situation for the baby. Not blowing sunshine when mom needs a reality check.

Obviously, if mom were in a better situation she wouldn't be prostituting herself to make ends meet. What if, after baby arrives, she can't make the rent? What then? Will she invite guy #1 over in order to pay her electric bill? How would that make her a good mom?

For one thing, not everyone has the same moral issues with prostitution that you seem to. IMNSHO, there's not a huge line between prostitution and a one night stand with a guy who took you to a fancy dinner- and there are plenty of great moms (some probably posting right here on MDC) that conceived their children that way. There's nothing about prostitution that inherently makes someone a bad mom. And, honestly? If the OP were to decide that the best way to earn some money after she had the baby was to have sex, that's her choice and it doesn't have anything to do with what kind of parent she will be.

[hillymum]

I couldn't read and not offer hugs to you! I hope you can ignore those who aren't offering advice on the subject you were posting about. Some people need to learn to use the delete key (I'm one of them a lot of the time!)

[Minxie]

Originally Posted by amma_mama

The OP was not asking for advice about whether to keep her baby or not. What is the purpose of these posts other than judge? Yes, she has had a tough time and is dealing with the consequences. If poor financial positions and bad relationship decisions were to be the deciding factors of whether a woman could be a good mom and should keep her baby then a whole lot of great MDC mamas should have followed your advice. The OP asked for specific advice, not a trial and judgment on whether she should parent her unborn child.

I can't speak for the other poster but my point was that she DOES have other options. Sometimes when you are involved in a situation, it is hard to make the choice correct for you due to external pressures. Having been in such a spot, I wanted to remind the OP that if she doesn't WANT to go through with the pregnancy and rearing a child, she is NOT obligated to do so. I am not judging the OP and couldn't care less how she is supporting herself.

Kindly note that I also mentioned in my post that "They might not work for personal reasons but they do exist and you are NOT obligated to keeping the baby." Just as I feel women have the right to decide they want to abort or give up their child for adoption, so do I feel that have the right NOT to do so. It is her body and she should feel free to make the decision that is right for her, regardless of external pressures.

[mama2be83]

Originally Posted by confustication

Also, fwiw, my daughter's bio-dad was the product of his mom's experience with a 'john' and his knowing that throughout his childhood was incredibly detrimental. *If* that is the situation, I urge you to tread carefully with how much information you share.

thank you. that was very helpful to hear and its really something to think about. i really really hope this is #2s baby but if its not i may just leave it at that.

Originally Posted by PoppyMama

I think most people would be surprised at what they would do for money if desperate enough.

i didnt think id ever do something like prostitution until it came down to having a roof over my head or being on the streets. and yes i was calling charities and stuff all the time but i was getting nowhere and i was desperate.

Originally Posted by treeoflife3

Considering her OP uses the past tense for financial instability, I really don't think it is fair for you to extrapolate on things you do not know. Considering she wasn't on the streets but was instead in what can be considered a relationship, it is hardly your place to determine just how much or little money she had then or has now. How is getting money for sex any different than being showered with gifts and fancy dinners? The deal she set up with ONE man is none of your business to be making assumptions on about anything else in her life NOW.

Moreover, this 'OBVIOUSLY' business over why someone might make money for sex is very narrow minded. Believe it or not, some people ENJOY having sex and making money off it. Not everyone has to be in dire circumstances to consider sleeping with people for some quick cash. People LIKE sex and people LIKE having money. Whether this is the OP or not is irrelevant. It isn't your place to assume you know the whys for ALL prostitutes because quite frankly, I can't imagine you know a very high percentage of them in even just one country.

Originally Posted by eclipse

For one thing, not everyone has the same moral issues with prostitution that you seem to. IMNSHO, there's not a huge line between prostitution and a one night stand with a guy who took you to a fancy dinner- and there are plenty of great moms (some probably posting right here on MDC) that conceived their children that way. There's nothing about prostitution that inherently makes someone a bad mom. And, honestly? If the OP were to decide that the best way to earn some money after she had the baby was to have sex, that's her choice and it doesn't have anything to do with what kind of parent she will be.

this is all very true. it wasnt a situation of a hooker on the corner high on crack needing money to score more. its really not all that black and white. but most people refuse to consider that theres any gray area with it.


for the record. i am now financially stable and it was a very rough patch that i hit that made me go to those lengths. its not something im proud of or something i ever want to do again. it may have been quick money but its not the way i want to make a living and i felt that way even before i found out i was pregnant.

as far as the abortion and adoption suggestions are concerned i have already thought about it and decided not to. im halfway through my pregnancy already and the babys started kicking and i cant imagine not keeping him or her.

thanks for all your support everyone. im leaning towards not telling #1 if it turns out that #2 isnt the dad but i dont know for sure. if i do tell #1 to see how he reacts ill use a pay phone or a prepaid phone or something to call him i guess and change my cell number so i dont have to worry about him tracking me down. i dont know.

[just__angel]

Sending you hugs OP.
My 2 pennies- pat. test on guy #2 and if its not his, theres your answer.
The trouble with naming the father and asking for child support is that the guy then has rights to your child. Might not be a good thing,YK?
Id be going to WIC and food stamps office, sticking around this board and preparing to be a super great first time mama =)

[Mackenzie]

Originally Posted by mpsmom

Just because you can be an excellent mother doesn't mean it's best for baby. I am all for support in forums like this - however I support the best situation for the baby. Not blowing sunshine when mom needs a reality check.

Obviously, if mom were in a better situation she wouldn't be prostituting herself to make ends meet. What if, after baby arrives, she can't make the rent? What then? Will she invite guy #1 over in order to pay her electric bill? How would that make her a good mom?

That is quite possibly one of the most insensitive posts I have read here in a long time . I think that since she is asking the question that she is, she is either A. long past such considerations (abortion/adoption) or B. still considering but not feeling comfortable discussing it (understandably)...

OP It sounds like you have formulated a plan or at least have a good idea where you are going to go with it... Lots of thoughts of peace your way as you process this.

[belove]

1) I was once pregnant and was unsure of who the father was,but I choose to not have the child.

2) I have a young son who was born under an extreme controversial situation.

I trust that I will be able to explain to my child in a non-harmful way how he was concieved. The father is in our lives,but we are gonna have some serious explaining to do.

Feel free to message me OP if you want to chat.

[LionessMom]

op- i have been in that situation once a long time ago. before my oldest was conceived. s it is def tough sit to be in.

also, i am glad you want to keep the baby. please stick around MDC. we have great info on how to have the best birth for you and baby, great breastfeeding info and support, and a holiday helpers thread too. please explore all the areas here.

about fathers: i recc'ed you to tell them you didnt know the father. if i hadnt been married to DS father i prob would have done that then. however, the other side of the coin. my DH doesnt know who his father is. he was raised by his mom and step dad. mom had a one night stand and didnt even know dudes name. that has messed with my DH most of his life. he still looks at every mans face to see if they look alike to see if he can find his father. it is a hard decision to make. i wish you the best in whatever decision you do make.

[provocativa]

hey, i have quite a few friends who were sex workers of various sorts, and who are great moms! and better an unknown father than a complete waste of paternity, like quite a few dads i also know.

[CrystalCloud]

Originally Posted by confustication

A lot of people accept that sex is a sale-able commodity. That should not be the basis for determining whether or not someone should parent their child.

THIS.

Get the paternity test and then move on to the next step. You cannot ask for CS if you're not willing to co parent this child with man #1. It's not fair to make the decision that you don't want him to parent this child (if he is the father) because of y'alls deal. I'm not trying to pass judgement but remember this was the agreement between the two of you. You were just as willing as he was. I hope everything works out for you and he is not the father, for the sake of your child.

[soso-lynn]

Originally Posted by mpsmom

Just because you can be an excellent mother doesn't mean it's best for baby. I am all for support in forums like this - however I support the best situation for the baby. Not blowing sunshine when mom needs a reality check.

Obviously, if mom were in a better situation she wouldn't be prostituting herself to make ends meet. What if, after baby arrives, she can't make the rent? What then? Will she invite guy #1 over in order to pay her electric bill? How would that make her a good mom?

I know others have already addressed this but I just want to join in and express my disgust for this attitude. OP, please ignore that kind of comments and know that prostitution is in no way some kind of lifelong stain on your reputation and character.

As for your situation, you should call #2 and let him know there is a small possibility that the child may not be his. The sooner he knows about that possibility, the less angry he might be when the child is there and the less likely he might want to get some kind of revenge like trying to get custody or whatnot. You should only consider informing #1 after a paternity test shows #2 is not the father.

You should also look into what your blood type and #2's blood type are just in case the baby has a type that is not possible with those parameters.

[kathirynne]

Originally Posted by candycat

...If a mother wants to keep her baby she should be supported in that decision, regardless of what challenges she faces.....

Amen.