I don't know if they are placating us, but my WH was also keeping the tiniest glimmer of hope open for the future. The very rare comment like "we never know what is going to happen".
I think they don't even beleive it, so best not to put too much value on that stuff.
The fact they were trying to get us pregnant & then leave..yeah, it's hard to fathom. My WH admitted that he thought having kids might change him and us, make us happier. But he didn't stick around to see if it would. What a coward, I think, because children can exacerbate problems that already exist, for sure, but they also bring a whole new pleasure, dynamic, priority and direction. That's why i think WHs should at least stay and SEE if they like being part of the new family, instead of option out beforehand.
Great all the furniture has arrvied. You are going to be a lovely mum, BD, I can sense it. And your boy is going to have an incredible extended family, by the sounds of it.
No matter what happens, I know you are going to be fine. You are passionate and have lots of love to give...good things will come your way. I hope it's your WH, but if not, it's HIS loss.