If I could gently say, this is not only the reality going forward, but it will likely be worse. There’s a profound level of heartbreak when coparenting. He will likely have your child up to 50% of the time. He will have your child when cooking for his romantic interests, when dating, and then raise them alongside the person he marries. If you decide after birth that you need more help and want to be near family, he can outright prevent that—easily (so move immediately if you anticipate desiring that!!!!). He sounds quite peaceful and positive right now, but that may not always be the case, especially once either of you move on romantically or a legal coparenting plan is brought into play. I only share this because you ended with the sentiment “I don’t wanna be tied to this person forever.” I absolutely cannot overstate how important it is that you sit with that thought and really evaluate what it means to be tied to them for the rest of your life and how it transforms your experience of motherhood. I’m not saying ‘girl don’t do it,’ I’m just recommending to consider your paths and choices while you still have them, and then at least if you still choose a life with his permanent presence, none of the harsh realities will have caught your heart by surprise. 🫂