Paul had been going through dating nightmares for years on end. He was having no luck with finding his soulmate… Until he met Barbara. Their relationship moved fast from beginning to its quick and devastating end… Moral of the story: be careful who you trust.
Soulmates
Paul Servat, 35, was getting tired of playing the dating game. He was frustrated with going on tons of dates with no chemistry. When he met Barbara Bienvenue, 37, he immediately knew that everything changed.
Past Relationships
Paul opened up to Barbara about his past relationships. He had gone through a lot of emotional turmoil, which Barbara could relate to. Her compassion and sympathy is what really got him hooked, but that was all a part of her plan…
Quick Moving Relationship
Just two months after they began dating, Barbara announced that she was pregnant. The couple were both shocked at how quickly this happened, but something deep down said that this was a good thing…
Happy Couple
Despite the quick pregnancy, things were going well for the couple. They were tackling this head-on with ease. Something was telling Paul that this was going to work out… If they can get through this, what can’t they conquer?
Not Just One
Soon into the pregnancy, an ultrasound revealed that Barbara was actually pregnant with twins. She excitedly waited for Paul to get home from work to tell him the news. He was shocked, but excited.
Double Trouble
Paul was a little bummed that he couldn’t be at the appointment to see their babies, but this was such a wonderful surprise! From that point on, he knew that this was going to be quite the journey…
Double The Trouble
Paul felt like he was ready for the challenge. With Barbara by his side, he knew that they could do anything! He started working twice as hard. Things escalated after Barbara’s next appointment…
Four Month Relationship
At this point, they had been dating for four months. They were still getting to know each other while also building a family… It was a lot to take in!
A New Normal
A new relationship means a new normal. They were trying to get into the groove of things while also adapting to this huge life-changing experience! There was still a lot to learn about each other…
This Can’t Be Real
Barbara went to another doctors appointment weeks later. Just like before, she waited for Paul to come home from work to tell him the news: Triplets! This was entering a new, scary territory…
Another One
That wasn’t all. Soon after that, they learned that they were actually having quadruplets. Paul couldn’t believe it. He wasn’t sure what else to do. Barbara was nervous about being in such a high-risk pregnancy, and she needed him…
A Lot to Handle
Nothing like this has happened in Pauls life. This was a truly extraordinary experience that he had no idea how to prepare for. All he knew was that he had to start supplying for his new family.
She Was Getting Sick
Barbara, on the other hand, was not handling it with such grace, as expected. She was having morning sickness and extreme fatigue. She could barely stay off of the couch. Paul was doting on his pregnant girlfriend and she always expressed how grateful she was to him…
Smooth Sailing
Barbara was seemingly going through all of her pregnancy symptoms while her belly grew. Obviously, these were Pauls first kids, so he didn’t really know how everything else would go. He saw nothing fishy…
Getting Outside Help
Obviously, this type of news doesn’t fall onto deaf ears. Barbara had been posting about her pregnancy and the community rallied around her. Getting enough supplies for four newborns would have been so tough without their family, friends, and neighbors.
People Wanted to Help Out
Paul and Barbara were gifted money, diapers, clothes, and even furniture to help them out. Paul was so thankful for all of the help as his job was simply not making enough…
Good Samaritans Everywhere
They decided to share their full story on Facebook in another plea for some help. They put themselves out there and were extremely overwhelmed by the response.
Facebook Fundraising
Facebook is a wonderful place to raise donations. He knew that he was relying on the kindness of others, but it was actually working. People felt for them… For now.
The Name Game
Since Barbara was in an intense pregnancy, it was up to Paul to work as hard as he could to make ends meet. Despite things getting harder and harder, Paul was excited to pick all of the names for the babies, which made things even more real… To him…
Due Date Approaches
As they got closer and closer to the due date, Barbara’s appointments were getting more and more frequent. Unfortunately, Paul was working so hard that he could never make it to them. Then, a bomb was dropped…
How Is This Possible?
With just one week left before her due date, Barbara came back with some impossible news: She was pregnant with quintuplets. Five babies. Paul couldn’t believe it…
What Was Going On?
Paul felt like this was nearly impossible. How could they have missed a baby through out the whole pregnancy? She had so many appointments, it seemed impossible. Paul was almost angry…
Red Flags Raised
Pauls close friends and family were beginning to get suspicious. They weren’t as influenced by Barbara as Paul was and were able to see some red flags. One friend especially knew that something was up because she had just had triplets…
Tiny Bump
Barbara’s belly was extremely small… It absolutely wasn’t big enough to hold five fully developed babies. The friend’s belly was twice the size at the end of her pregnancy, and she was carrying two less kids.
Even More Holes
Barbara also didn’t seem very interested in taking pregnancy or baby advice, she just wanted to talk about herself. She just seemed… Disinterested. And that was weird to a lot of people.
Labor Pains
On the night of her due date, Barbara said that she was going into labor. Paul loaded up the car with the delivery room stuff and headed to the hospital. When they arrived, they told the hospital staff that they were having the babies. Barbara was hooked up and tests were ran…
The Doctor Had Some News
When Barbara’s bloodwork came back, the doctor had something startling to tell Paul. He brought him aside and broke the news: Barbara was not pregnant…
Where Are The Babies?
The doctor asked Paul what was going on in his own words. Paul told him the truth: Barbara was pregnant was quintuplets. The doctor ended up having to tell him that Barbara had a “phantom pregnancy” and had only convinced herself of being pregnant…
Paul Was Seething
The phantom pregnancy caused her uterus to swell, produce milk, and get morning sickness. Paul was so convinced… But now, he didn’t know what to think. She was lying this entire time… About the doctors’ visits, ultrasounds, baby names… He was scammed.
Repeat Offender
Paul decided to be up front and honest about the situation. In lieu of the news, Paul received tons of condolences by the very same people who tried to help Barbara. Turns out, this wasn’t the first time Barbara did this…
Liar
More and more people began to reach out to Paul. She once lied about having leukemia and got donations from people who felt for her. She had also feigned another pregnancy with a previous boyfriend. She was a pathological liar…
Mentally Ill
She was put under mental surveillance after this stunt. This wasn’t a normal behavior and her family wanted her to be evaluated. While in the hospital during “labor,” they took her to a mental ward instead of maternity ward.
Another New Normal
Devastated, Paul returned the money and gifts that were given to him. “I’ll return all these things to people who sent them or give them away. I’m a good person and I have nothing to do with these lies.”