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DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together more than five years now. He has two adult children. I learned two days ago that I am pregnant.
At 43 years old, I didn’t think a child was in my future. But now that I’m pregnant, I couldn’t be happier. I’m cautiously excited because I am unsure what my partner’s reaction is going to be.
I haven’t shared with him that I’m expecting. How quickly do I need to tell him? — PREGNANT PAUSE IN NEW YORK DEAR PREGNANT: Tell your partner NOW, so you both can begin planning how to integrate this new little person into your household. If his reaction is positive, it will be the beginning of a happy journey.
If his reaction is negative, and because babies are expensive, discuss what it may mean financially, which will enable you to prepare for raising the baby on your own with financial support from him. ** ** ** Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.
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