being avoided

[first1timemom]

I recently found out I was pregnant and very happy to be expecting, but I have a problem. My boyfriend of 5 years now is not taking the news lightly, he seems distracted and tries to avoid me as much as possible, it is causing a strain in our relationship and is stressing me out, I need advice on how to get him back to being attentive.

[first1timemom]

Ladies thank you so much for your advice I really appreciate it..

[teenmother]

If he refuses to accept it drop him, but it is shockong news give him a bit more time

[tigermamaof2]

You need to try and sit him down and talk to him.. Figure out what's causing him to be more distant if it's the pregnancy yet and figure out why... And reassure him everyone will be fine... Make him feel good about it if he's scared to be a father tell him you know hell be a good one and that yall are in thus together and are new to it together... Gets books about pregnancy and being a parent... So yall can learn together...itll bring yall closer and yall will learn

[Ann77542]

The only thing you can do. Be blunt with him, he's been with you for 5 years so it shouldn't be an issue to tell him what your feeling.  Let him know the baby isn't going anywhere and he needs to let you know where he stands because you don't need or want the stress later on in pregnancy.  Let him know its okay and even normal to be afraid, babies Change your life yes but I don't believe they ruin it. You need his support, Don't let him avoid you. Its hard and scary but as you soon realize your are one strong person...