My husband and I got married later in life. I'm 42 and he's 50. Neither of us have kids and even though he won't admit it, I think he likes it that way. I just found out that I'm pregnant. Any advice on how to break the news?

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Don't make assumptions, just go and tell him. Males are bad at showing what they want and you might get surprised by his reaction on the news. Hope for the best and take care of yourself.

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Keep the child if you want becoz it could be your last chance to have a kid biologically. Prepare financially and keep yourself fit. Go for regular check ups. Have a group of friends and family.
You might need to think of immediate family and friends who could be emergency back ups. Sort out things in your head and present your case to your husband.
As a mother of 2, trust me it is good to have a child but do check for any blood issues, neurological issue or Down syndrome issue in the child. Sorry to be rude but if any of these things appear, don’t go ahead with the pregnancy. A child could be a blessing and enjoyable even at later age if you are financially sorted.
You don’t need fancy schools… trust me. Normal SSC, CBSE or ICSE schools are just good enough.

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The situation you are presenting is challenging – an unplanned pregnancy amongst a couple who hasn’t aligned around whether they want kids or not. As someone who had kids later in life, they are not something that can just be “added into” a lifestyle. They are all consuming – the vast majority of your time and effort will need to be focused on them because human babies are just extremely needy. If your husband isn’t on board this is bound to create major conflict, unless you are OK being a “married single mom” as they say (and even then I believe that small children require two caretakers.. or more LOL). I hope for your sake that your husband is ready to be a father.

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Look, it’s a very difficult question. Dont back him into a corner.. the best thing to say is that you are pregnant but if you want to abort, that’s absolutely fine. Give him the option.

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Stop overthinking it and just and find a block of free time before you say the two simple words: I’m pregnant. Maybe just avoid doing it after a bad/stressful day. If you think navigating this news is hard to do with your partner, just know that things don’t get easier or less stressful with a child.

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Bit of anxiety and overthinking there.

First share it with your partner and honestly let him know what you want and ask what he wants

May be you both are willing to have but ain't talking about it.

Unless you know what's in his mind and yours, you can't be sure

Also someone also suggested that you guys have managed to conceive so you are blessed to consider this option so be fair with evaluation and talk to your partner

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Dear Author, do let us know how you faced the tough situation!! Will be a learning for many…

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