Selfish and insensitive husband

There’s an app written by dads for soon to be dads called “Daddy Up” that gives regular advice on how to be a supportive partner. My husband found it on his own and has told me on a few occasions that the app told him what my symptoms should be at this time or to do a specific nice thing for me, etc. I really believe it’s helped him better understand what we go through as it’s happening. Might be worth looking in to.

Otherwise, I hope things get easier for you! 💕

I had a conversation with my husband last week because I felt he was getting irritated by me and getting a bit snappy and things which was making me feel like he didn't appreciate how hard it is being pregnant. After talking to him he just feels completely burnt out because he's working full time in a new job, he's coming home and doing lots of the cooking and cleaning because I can't do as much as I used to, he's talking the dog out every day for a walk etc etc. He was getting really down in himself and fed up, not because of him thinking I should be doing more but just because this is the norm for him now and he was really tired from it all so he's had less energy to give me the affection and support. That's on top of the worries and concerns he might have about being a new dad too.

It might be worth talking to him and checking in on how he's coping because yes it's hard for us but it's also really hard for them too.

Thanks both.

I’ll try and speak to him. To be fair I’ve been like superwoman, I’ve done so much and keep doing so much even though it’s getting harder. I don’t feel I’ve burdened him with anything although it shouldn’t feel that way for him. Maybe he’s taking that for granted.

I’m so so disappointed that he’s knocked me back and made me feel so low when this should be such an exciting time. I worry if he’s like this now what will he be like after the baby is born.