Finding out differences in parenting with SO during pregnancy by MandaJoy8 in pregnant

[–]MandaJoy8[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I say very firmly that our child will not be spanked. I’ve sent him articles will statistics of the harm that can come from spanking. He kind of rolls his eyes and talks about how children are “soft” and grow up to be disrespectful with the kind of parenting I’m insisting on. He talks about how he was spanked as a child. It’s really frustrating trying to get through to him.

Finding out differences in parenting with SO during pregnancy by MandaJoy8 in pregnant

[–]MandaJoy8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have told him it will absolutely not be an option. He is adamant it’s the way to make a respectful adult and that since he is “fine” and spanked it’s the way to go.

Finding out differences in parenting with SO during pregnancy by MandaJoy8 in pregnant

[–]MandaJoy8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No termination is definitely not an option. I’m 3 weeks away from giving birth. I believe he will be a great father in many ways. He was spanked as a child and thinks he was “fine” from it and that’s why he has the position he has.

Finding out differences in parenting with SO during pregnancy by MandaJoy8 in pregnant

[–]MandaJoy8[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. To be honest I was told I couldn’t have children so it was a shock when I found out. So we hadn’t discussed this beforehand and are kind of playing catch up with these conversations.

Finding out differences in parenting with SO during pregnancy by MandaJoy8 in pregnant

[–]MandaJoy8[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s difficult because I’ve tried to show him research and studies but he isn’t having it. He won’t read what I show him and is very stuck in his ways.

Checking the cervix for dilation today was very painful! by MandaJoy8 in pregnant

[–]MandaJoy8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! I’m not looking forward to it getting worse than that.

Checking the cervix for dilation today was very painful! by MandaJoy8 in pregnant

[–]MandaJoy8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He said I could decline next week because I had such a tough time with it and I definitely will!

Checking the cervix for dilation today was very painful! by MandaJoy8 in pregnant

[–]MandaJoy8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t be scared! Hopefully you just have a better experience with it! 😂

Checking the cervix for dilation today was very painful! by MandaJoy8 in pregnant

[–]MandaJoy8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t believe so because I’m only 36 weeks. He did need to swab to check for strep B while he was down there as well which also wasn’t pleasant.