I am the very proud mum of a perfect little 12wk boy. My partner and I parted 2wks before I found out I was pregnant, on good terms. Having come from a broken family I know how important it is to know your dad growing up, I also unfortunately know how painful it is for your dad not to want to know you.
I live on the opposite side of the country to the dad, but he is in a position where he can visit regular.
He has not seen (and has only called once or twice) our son since he was 4wks. He has the attitude that our baby won't know who he is until he is much older, so whats the point. He rings to say he will be over in a few wks and then a few days later ph's to say he can't make it, this has happened 3 times now. I am worried that he will continue this as our son gets older, resulting in a little boys heart being broken cause his dad is making promises he's not keeping. I've tried to explain this to him.
Our baby isn't any less his son now than he will be in 6mth, 1yr or 5yrs.
It's so important to me for my baby to know his Dad, but I want to protect him as well.
I would appreciate any thoughts.
I live on the opposite side of the country to the dad, but he is in a position where he can visit regular.
He has not seen (and has only called once or twice) our son since he was 4wks. He has the attitude that our baby won't know who he is until he is much older, so whats the point. He rings to say he will be over in a few wks and then a few days later ph's to say he can't make it, this has happened 3 times now. I am worried that he will continue this as our son gets older, resulting in a little boys heart being broken cause his dad is making promises he's not keeping. I've tried to explain this to him.
Our baby isn't any less his son now than he will be in 6mth, 1yr or 5yrs.
It's so important to me for my baby to know his Dad, but I want to protect him as well.
I would appreciate any thoughts.
baby boy, 12/03