Am I over reacting?

Mine was the same way. Changed a tiny bit when she arrived. Now he is mostly supportive.

Oh I wanted to get mine books, I used to send him posts, videos etc. he never did any of those things. But he’s an amazing dad and would rather learn “on the job” I guess

I think this is a guy thing
It’s probably boring for now we’re experiencing it more than they are at this stage
Lean on others for baby chat and find your happiness elsewhere
He will feel left out and play catch up soon 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

I think it’s common. Things seem more real to mums. Hopefully once the baby arrives he will dive right in.

Have you talked to your partner about how you’re feeling? I felt similar to a certain extent and when I spoke to my partner about it he was mortified that I thought he was uninterested and he was genuinely upset that I thought he wasn’t bothered about being a dad. He made such an effort after that one conversation to be involved in everything, even to the point of picking out baby girls clothes (he hates clothes shopping as well!!). I really would just try talking it through with your partner, hormones do play a part in it but your feelings are still valid regardless.

Mine didn’t bother getting excited until he could feel kicks and go to scans, then even more so when baby arrived! Don’t take it personal - it’s a lot more intense for us girls.
He couldn’t care less what cot or pram we had lol. Baby number two and he’s completely not phased and I’m due in the next couple weeks 😂🙈

My partner was very similar. He has a daughter, but he hasn't raised her since she was one, as they separated with mom... so while for me it's first time experiencing everything it's not the first for him. He always said he is happy and excited, but I didn't feel that way... he was and is supportive, came to every appointment with me but I expected a bit more excitement from him... baby is due in 2 weeks, he changed sooo much! Now he is talkkng, singing to bump, and asking every day... "are we going in?? When is she coming?" It might take a bit of time for him to process it

It's just a guy thing, my partner said "you can have whatever you want as you'll be using it more than me" obviously because he'll be working 10 hours a day

For men it's just stuff they dont connect it with emotions. My husband was the same very practical but it's no indication of how he will be once baby arrives

Thank you all - I’m hoping he will be the same and I know he is going to be a great dad, I think it’s first time mum worry too

I really thought it was just me, you’re not alone xx