Quote From: maxxdmomMary, 
 
I don't know if you read here. I hope that this message finds its way to you. First of all my heart goes out to you, I know exactly how you feel. I have 4 kids.. the first were 12, 14, 16 and I was a single parent to them, having divorced their dead beat dad after our 12 year marriage. The picture you see is of me and my latest edition, a product of my boyfriend's deception. He, like your husband, pulled out too (yeah right). I begged him not to get me pregnant, I just could not handle another child. Yet, knowing my history and that I had struggled to raise my first three kids without their father and his child support, I don't think my boyfriend really cared about my feelings and he knew I would not have an abortion, because my ex had forced me to have one, and it destroyed me and our marriage. 
 
Well I am still with my boyfriend and we co-parent our son, and he half ass attempts to parent my other kids, though they are self sufficent now that the years have passed. I didn't get married, he wanted to, and he might have thought it would be the result of this pregnancy, since he is not a us citizen and from europe on a green card. Maybe that was his plan to get to stay in this country. It was also an attempt to keep me in his clutches, for like you, I too had many suitors to pick from! 
 
Mary I don't want to go on about my situation when you are obviously hurting and confused. but you have 4 beautiful boys who love their mother very much and whether you stay with your husband or not, you will get through this and I am certain as my kids have been for me, your children will be your rock to survive what ever the lord puts in front of you. Also remember, life comes full circle, there may be a time when your kids will care for you when you are older..  
 
If I can raise three children on a little education and salary just above poverty level, anyone can. We went without alot of things, but there was never a moment when my kids did not feel love and valued for their opinions. These kids have turned out to be marvelous.. my daughter is in college with a 4.0 GPA and on scholarship, and my son is already a dept manager. the youngest is also very intelligent and giving and can read at 2nd grade level. As long as you show your children Love Mary, you might do without, but you will have what you really need. 
 
Peace and love, 
Michelle 
Michelle, not that I blame you for getting pregnant, but why did you give your responsibilities to your boyfriend? And aren't you old enough (I am assuming you are with the ages of your kids) to know better than to use the rhythm method?
Begging someone to pull out and flat out saying "I am not having sex with you" are two completely different things. And the same goes for men. Instead of blaming women for getting pregnant, take a little bit of responsibility as well.
And just so everyone knows, I PROMISE you that the first woman on the show is one of MANY women who have done this before. I can name at least 10 people I know right now who "accidently" got pregnant. The problem is not that the girl lied, the problem is that once she made her mistake, she couldn't keep her stupid mouth shut and go on about her life for the sake of her child.
People who make mistakes that affect everyone's life, including the life of a precious child, have a RESPONSIBILITY to pay for their mistakes in a way that BENEFITS the other person, not HARMS them. She should have just loved her husband and child and kept that little secret to herself.
Joan