What are you delegating now that you're pg?

DEBBIE33CASEY · June 2011

And I don't mean like litterbox cleaning, and some of the more obvious pregnant delegations. But what is a kind of odd request you've been making of your DH/SO/Roommate/etc?

DEBBIE33CASEY · June 2011

I have delegated "bedtime" to DH. It started b/c I was going to bed before DH and DD but I've let it go on even now that I'm getting a little energy back. Mostly b/c DD FIGHTS bedtime and it's so difficult right now. And partly b/c I like that quiet time while he's in there, telling her stories and I can relax for a few moments before I crawl into bed with DH. I am hoping that DD's bedtime gets easier soon b/c it is a lot of fun telling stories/etc before bed and I've really enjoyed it in the past. But right now I am too tired/exhausted by the end of the day to "fight back" with DD on going to bed.

autumn wren · June 2011

All yardwork, except for watering the garden...I usually help him out with mowing the lawn, weeding the garden, etc, but it's WAY too hot lately.

lurkeyloo · June 2011

I may or may not be telling DH when he gets home from work that doing dishes is making me puke from M/S.

(It's not. I'm just soooooooo tired!!! But SHH! Please don't tell!)

shortstuff15 · June 2011

I haven't delegated anything really. My husband has helped out when I've felt gross, but I haven't specifically given him anything to do.

autumn wren · June 2011

lurkeyloo:

I may or may not be telling DH when he gets home from work that doing dishes is making me puke from M/S.

(It's not. I'm just soooooooo tired!!! But SHH! Please don't tell!)

Ugh, this too. I HATE even touching the dishes right now. Seriously.

erineileen317 · June 2011

At the risk of sounding like a priss, I've ALWAYS hated dirty dishes, though I've always done then. I think they're slimey, mushy, etc etc. But lately they've been making me physically gag. So I'll put them in the sink and unload the dishwasher, but DH has had to rinse/load the dishwasher and wash the pots and pans, which is easy when he's home 3 days a week (usually consequetively). They've been piling up....

debrian08 · June 2011

This one is a little strange, but dh and I have switched when we feed the animals. He now does it in the morning, and I do it in the evening. He's also now responsible for letting the dog in/out after breakfast. I asked him to switch because I've gone from barely eating in the morning (or eating in my car) to eating 2-3 breakfasts, and it's taking up a surprising amount of time.

Redsoxchick · June 2011

Mowing the lawn (usually I dont mind doing it and we take turns) and cleaning the shower because the cleaner has a strong smell of bleach

Asent08 · June 2011

My DH now mows and weed-eats the yard (something I had to pull teeth over before). I also ask him to carry the laundry basket to the laundry room for me

mrs_kelly1014 · June 2011

Spraying all of our poopy diapers. I just leave them in the bathroom (it's the 'kid's bath' and it's only used for spraying diapers) and he sprays them all every night. It.is.awesome.

MommaWest11 · June 2011

At work (McDonalds) I delegate cleaning the grills because of the cleaner used. The guys are usually really great about making sure I don't lift too much either. That is hard for me, because I try to be pretty independent at work. They have been awesome though, even before I found out I was pg.

Mrs.Ash · June 2011

Cleaning the shower (strong smell) and cleaning the wood kitchen floor. Our laundry room is in the basement and I think eventually he's also going to have to take the baskets up and down. He's been really great about helping around the house

WildBlue22 · June 2011

I tried to get him to do bath time last night. It kept getting closer and closer to Connor's bedtime and he wasn't taking him for a bath and I asked when he was going to give him the bath and he said he thought I was joking. Needless to say I gave the bath and I was pissed. I do 90% of the childcare responsibilities, 90% of the household stuff and I work full time. I'm getting irritated that he's not stepping up and I feel like I shouldn't have to ask...which clearly even if I do he doesn't want to anyway. Sorry this turned into a vent.

dizzycooks · June 2011

I no longer clean the bathroom. That's about the only thing that has changed, although I think in the near future, I am going to ask him to do the upstairs vacuuming b/c I don't like carrying the vacuum up and down (it's awkward).

DEBBIE33CASEY · June 2011

erineileen317:
At the risk of sounding like a priss, I've ALWAYS hated dirty dishes, though I've always done then. I think they're slimey, mushy, etc etc. But lately they've been making me physically gag. So I'll put them in the sink and unload the dishwasher, but DH has had to rinse/load the dishwasher and wash the pots and pans, which is easy when he's home 3 days a week (usually consequetively). They've been piling up....

me too! Dishes is DH's ONE big responsibility around the house. I hate dirty dishes. i am okay with washingmy dish right after I eat but I can't touch the dishes that are sitting in the sink.

gen2009 · June 2011

My husband's been doing EVERYTHING! I love him...

live4thegiraffe · June 2011

DH has taken over all the dishes that can't go in the dishwasher, carrying the laundry up and down the stairs (I still wash, dry, and fold), cleaning the bathroom (because there's no ventilation in there), and doing the litterbox. He's also been making dinner a lot more lately, since I tend to fall asleep on the couch after work.

This will get interesting soon, since we have to start packing and moving things to our new house 2 hours away. I will probably end up doing all the packing while he does all the heavy lifting:P