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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks everyone. These are really helpful comments. I know I need to initiate a real conversation with him about his wants and plans, and that I've delayed it, mostly out of fear. In my pregnancy he became very arrogant and entitled...making demands about everything from what neighborhood I'd live in to whether or not I'd breast feed. I asked him to see a counselor with me to navigate these issues; he attended 2 sessions and then quit. Our relationship has since improved; I think the presence of the baby has been a reality check for his assessment of his own behavior. But I'm also worried that in some crazy role-reversal situation I'd end up owing him money, even as the primary custodial parent. Regardless, I need to get over it and put these issues on the table for my baby. New mommyhood...not for the faint of heart. Thanks again, all.[/quote]

Uh, this shit is going to get old really quickly. GO SEE A LAWYER. NOW!

Red flags went up at "very arrogant and entitled." Empower yourself with actual facts about the rights and protections afforded each of you in this scenario (you, the baby, and the father).

Also (said with compassion and sisterhood) stop trying to make a relationship out of this. He has only the authority you give him when it comes to your life decisions. Where you live and whether you breastfeed are not decisions he gets any friggin say in...unless you allow it. Your mommy duties are going to rev into high gear before you can say "sleep regression." This unsteady daddy business will only be a drain on you.

Figure it out, lady. Protect your sanity and your DD.

BTDT.

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OP, do see a lawyer and educate yourself about the rights of all parties. Your posts certainly do raise a lot of red flags. I hope everything works out for the best for your daughter.[/quote]

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