My hubby finally walks the dog every time now without complaint! It's such a relief. And he's learning how to handle my random outburst of tears... He now accepts "I don't know!" as a perfectly decent excuse to start sobbing. Lol.
I had to bring this thread back to hear how your partners are doing with new babies around! Also wanted to brag. Tonight after being home with a cold I'm 38 weeks. Hubby saw that I was clearly uncomfortable and grouchy and said the magical phrase "why don't you go take a nice hot shower and I'll go in town and get us burritos" I love him... And burritos!
My DH doesn't do housework, but he also doesn't expect (or ask) me to do it. Lately he's been helping me cook, which is a big thing for him. He's also been fantastic emotional support, completely understanding, he insists on clearing the snow off the cars by himself, hugs me all the time, tells me I look great (even though I feel like a heffalump), helps me put my shoes on if I'm struggling, insists my job now is to relax... the list feels endless.
Tonight I was feeling extra rough after a day of being very pregnant, and I started crying when he walked in from work, for no real reason. He just gave me lots of hugs, pulled my feet up on him and told me I didn't need a reason to cry and it was ok. He's my sweetie.
I can tell my H has been trying but his efforts annoy me rather than make me feel better. His answer to most of my questions are "It's up to you, you're the pregnant one." Or "whatever you think is best." I don't want to make any decisions!!! I just want to be a robot and "do" not "think" haha! I can't get mad because I know he's trying to make it easier on me and I get mad that I can't get mad. Haha!!! So he's great but I'm crazy.
My hubby has been awesome since having the baby! I think the nesting passed on from me to him. He's keeping up with taking garbage out, doing dishes, changing diapers, etc. he's so helpful with the baby when I'm pumping and with everything else when I'm nursing. It's wonderful!
Re: Considerate husbands/partners
Tonight I was feeling extra rough after a day of being very pregnant, and I started crying when he walked in from work, for no real reason. He just gave me lots of hugs, pulled my feet up on him and told me I didn't need a reason to cry and it was ok. He's my sweetie.
I had to give him the silent treatment to get the nap but hey I got a nap