Do You Hate Being Baby Mom # 2?

United States
January 19, 2008 1:14pm CST
I have A baby with this guy. We live together and for the most part we get along. The minute His son's mother calls, everything is ruined. He feels like he has to cater to her every need. She has a job and receives child support from him and he still gives her extra money on the side. I just feel like he is doing too much for her. She doesn't even let him get their son. He has to ask to get their son and the answer is mostly no. I think she is using him and getting over on him. I wish she didn't exist. Am I wrong?
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@dramaqn (1990)
• United States
20 Jan 08
Are you wrong, yes. In order to understand you have to know where he's coming from. Communication is key. I don't know nothing about that drama, because I am just understanding with certain things. But I guess I do have the reversed version sometimes. There are people I've dated who thought that my children's father's did too much and felt it made them look bad, like they weren't a man. The childs father offered, I don't ask. It's all crazy, and unfortunately when there's baggage from previous relationships, drama comes with it. You'll be fine. Just don't take it out on the child.
• United States
20 Jan 08
The child is innocent until corrupted by his mother.
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@sid556 (30959)
• United States
20 Jan 08
As you must have expected when you hooked up with this guy, his ex will in some way always be a part of your life with him because of the son. As far as the extra money, well, it depends on what it is for and how much he already pays in child support. I know that when I was getting support from my daughters dad, it was a small amount and so when things came up like her sports etc, we would split the cost. Also we split the cost of dental bills since there was no insurance. He did not help me pay for health insurance which was quite costly and so we agreed that he would pay co-pays and anything not covered.
• United States
22 Jan 08
See, that's understandable, but he gives her money weekly, just because. She has a job, gets child support, and can't even get the boy cable. All her money goes towards her own selfish matters. She's a BIT**
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
20 Jan 08
I do not have any children and I have never experienced anything like this before. I imagine that it must really hurt you whenever she calls. I really don't know what to say to help you, because her child is just as much his as your is. If you were in her shoes, you would want to get as much help for your son as you possibly could. Am I right? Maybe you can talk to him about how these things make you feel and hopefully he can reassure you about his feelings toward you and your child.
• United States
22 Jan 08
I feel disrespecte by her cuz her actions doesn't show she tries to respect me. It's all about her. He doesn't reassure me, he tells me it's nothing. I believe him but he needs to put her in line....Before I do.
• United States
20 Jan 08
Listen, you are right you shouldn't have to put up with this,but you are and that is your choice.I am sure you are making it for the good of your child.You need to understand that the kids should come first in his life.Did he tell you that he feels he has to cater to her?About the money as long as your bills are paid and your child cared for I don't see the problem.I have kids and they always need something and most times child support isn't enough.Have you ever heard chose your battles wisely?This is one you probably won't win.As a mom I can tell you it is hard to trust people with your kids even a father.Would you have a problem sending your baby to her house if they were together?It is a hard situation to deal with.Good Luck
• United States
20 Jan 08
sorry for posting 2x
• United States
20 Jan 08
Listen, you are right you shouldn't have to put up with this,but you are and that is your choice.I am sure you are making it for the good of your child.You need to understand that the kids should come first in his life.Did he tell you that he feels he has to cater to her?About the money as long as your bills are paid and your child cared for I don't see the problem.I have kids and they always need something and most times child support isn't enough.Have you ever heard chose your battles wisely?This is one you probably won't win.As a mom I can tell you it is hard to trust people with your kids even a father.Would you have a problem sending your baby to her house if they were together?It is a hard situation to deal with.Good Luck
• United States
20 Jan 08
Thank you, and no, he doesn't feel he is catering to her. He feels he is doing everything she asks, just to keep her quiet. She knows how he is therefore she complain and cry about everything she needs. She needs to get a man in her life to take care of her cuz it's not his job. He's only responsible for their kid. He's so stupid that he doesn't realize he's taking care of her too. child support should be enough when you're working. She's taking advantage of my man and when I get upset, he thinks I'm jeolous.
• United States
20 Jan 08
That must suck.. :\ I guess you're pretty patient and much in love with him to take such heartache like that. Luckily for me, my daughter's father and his new wife get along well. we're actually best friends so I don't ever try to get in the way of their relationship. Plus, I don't ask him for anything either... so we both live seperate lives. :)
• United States
22 Jan 08
I try to be patient as much as I can. I just don't know why I have to be uncomfortable with their relationship and deal with it. I't not fair. Maybe I should cheat!
@fianne (1057)
• United States
20 Jan 08
wow, that is very very starnage situation. but i believe you can do it, just purely fight for your right. talk to your guy about it and explain your thoughts. if her gets angry, he does not love you i think. sorry to tell you that, i had a friend with the same situation as yours. they broke up because of the first woman in the man's life. yes, she is using him and trying to use their son too to get what she wants. tell your man about your situation and how it upsets you.
• Niger
19 Jan 08
I can understand the situation you are living,and I don't know where you're from but I think that you should be patient and pray God if you are a believer in God to let your guy wake up from his dream.because if it's in my area,this situation is most of the time a juju situation.And let me ask something why didn't your guy married none of you,then things could be more easier I think.Because at a certain age of his child he could asked the woman to have the kid for taking full control of his feeding situation.For me if he could live with you now,just let him married you and ask him to bring his kid to home.
• United States
19 Jan 08
Well, he's been married twice. He's an older man. He's 46 and I'm 24. His other baby's mom is around his age and I think he takes me for granted because I'm younger. The thing is, i'm younger, not more stupid, and I won't settle for second best. That's not even the thing though because he doesn't like her in that way. They were only together for 3 months. She wants him back cuz he's a good provider, if it was up to her, they would wed. He's into me, no doubt. He just tries to please everyone. Screw her, it's all about me!
@daryljane (3406)
• Philippines
20 Jan 08
i think you should talk to him and make him draw the line on where his relationship with the other woman should be. Its time he knows his priorities.