No child support from wealthy family

The Real World, what an idiot. You are whats wrong with this country, not people getting pregnant to their boyfriend of two and half years you absolute moron. People should be offering support here or just keeping their mouths shut. And before you insult me, I'll just let you know that I don't "have about 8 kids by 6 different partners!!".
And to the poster, I'm sorry you're in a situation like this :(
You should do all you can to get the father to pay for his child, he has to pay some money legally. Also, if you do that and it makes him have to get a job or take some more responsibility then it might be a good thing!

Not a good situation to be in. This poor baby is going to born into a war zone. There are lots born every day. You have to try and do whats best for the child, but for gods sake don't make the same mistake again. Next time you try for a baby do with someone you love and loves you too. Children love their parents together, happy.

if you have a little bit of pride left to keep, move on and never try to get in touch with them again, concentrate on giving your child a decent upbringing, otherwise you sound like a gold digger. Has this guy really changed that much since you got together and decided to 'go for it'? Alarm bells should have been ringing all along

Go Away, please do exactly that and go away! Please read ALL my comments before making a snap remark. You probably have about 8 kids by 6 different partners!!

Real world if you want to be stuck in the 18th century and say no sex towards marrage ogo ion a religous sight, the reality is people have sex before so go preach some where else

Your five months pregnant and a student this sounds harsh but its simple an abortion is the way to go not over 24 week limit yet dont ruin your life, finsh uni get a job and a career and became financally stable before you next get pregnant

Use the law to your full advantage. Use the Child Support Agency. Do everything you have to in order to wring every penny out of the rich, spoiled git. His mother sounds like a right, bitter, old dragon. She'll regret excluding her own grandchild from her life, the silly cow.

The father to be is a complete tosser and waste of space. The best theing that you can do with pratts like him is to forget that he ever existed and get on with life.

The baby needs stability not a few quid from a drug taking asshole who could never be relied upon to make any financial commitment and stick to it.

If were you, I would be counting my blessings that his mother does not like you and has done you a favour getting rid of such a complete weak willed and empty headed waster before the bay has arrived and he has a chance to contaminate it.

Stick in at college and make a life for you and the child on your own - the satisfaction you will get in return will make the struggle worthwhile.

Good luck.

Just remember, it never was and never will be the child's fault, so don't ever take it out on him/her - which you will do one day. When you do, just have the guts to admit to your son/daughter that you were wrong.

You say you will manage without the money if necessary - good for you. If you do get any money off the father make sure it ALL goes to your son/daughter one day.

As the father is a complete waste of space, don't allow your child to be dragged down to this level. Trying to wreak revenge might feel good for you but your child does not have to share your point of view, ever. Don't blame it if it doesn't.

Jinx, in answer to your question no but if she made him wear protection then it probably wouldn't have happened.

The point is she is as much to blame as her ex-boyfried, no one can question that.

Real World,
Did you wait to have sex until you were married? If yes, I find that very hard to believe. Do as I say, not as I do springs to mind. This was hardly a one night stand or casual relationship and accidents do happen.

Anonymous,
Stay strong and fight him through the CSA if you need the financial support. He is 50% responsible after all. He may deny he is your baby's father, but a DNA test (he will be forced to pay for that) will soon prove him wrong and he will be ordered to pay something towards his flesh and blood. I wish you luck and am sure you will be a wonderful mother.

Freddie, I don't see how it is harsh each person has a choice to have sex and risk getting pregnant, it takes two to tango! - Just say no wait till your married, thats whats wrong with this country