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Father of LO no help

Christinecosta191919Christinecosta191919 member
in February 2015 Moms
my LO was born at the end of February. Since then his father who I live with has become increasingly argumentative and almost jealous. He makes nasty remarks to me about not caring for his other children in the same way. I'm not their biological mother nor am I there step mother. He's seemingly forgotten that a newborn needs a lot more attention then his older children. Since LO came he has not helped either financially. Doesn't buy formula, diapers, wipes, clothes.... Nothing. He also chooses to stay at home from work when he wants to. And then helps out minimally with the baby. I don't see things changing and I have had enough of his attitude toward me and his son. I'm thinking of leaving. Any advice is appreciated
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Re: Father of LO no help

  • mrlarprmrlarpr member
    If you qualify for any government assistance such as WIC, sign up. Make sure you have a stable place to go. Leave.
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  • hurdlemamahurdlemama member
    Can't say whether you should leave or stay, that's up to you. But if you leave, make sure you file for child support. He is still responsible for his child no matter what his relationship is to you. Too many women allow men to get away with being absentee/irresponsible fathers. A man is a man and it is his responsibility to provide for the child he fathered PERIOD.
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  • katibuggkatibugg member
    As a child of divorced: one: just because you have this beautiful baby, doesn't mean you life ends. Happy mommy, happy baby!! Two: MAKE SURE THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT! The only thing worse than having parents that are split up is having on again off again parents. Three: just breathe and remember you are a super hero to your LO!
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  • babyciggs15babyciggs15 member
    Your baby needs you and depends on you! If you're not getting the help and care you need from your partner than by all means do what you need to do! Apply to state. They will help you being a single mother of a newborn. Go to 211 and apply to CT Medicaid.
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  • ekmiller2011ekmiller2011 member
    Only you can decide if your relationship isn't working. At this point, if you're so frustrated that you're thinking of leaving, at the very least, you need help from someone.
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  • haller859haller859 member
    apply for wic, you will be able to recieve free formula and then free baby food once your LO is 6 months. it will take a lot of stress off of you!
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  • Christinecosta191919Christinecosta191919 member
    I won't qualify. I make way too much over the income limits . Despite being saddled with thousands of medical bills for both of us. It's kind of a shame because the medical bills are killing me which is making everything so much more difficult. I feel absolutely jammed on this.
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