Husband underestimating mum duties

Hi mamas. My husband is a wonderful, sweet soul but I feel like he underestimates the stress & pressure I experience as a currently stay at home mum. He wants me to return to work because of our finances, which is understandable and sometimes he’ll say things like ‘What did you get done today?’ ‘I’m tired of complaining but can you put the toys away when you’re done’ (as if I have time or energy to realise they’re even there) - he’s always tired after work although he works from home, and sometimes it sounds like a battle of who’s the most tired. It’s like looking after a 8 month old who doesn’t nap on her own/ in her bed (she’s completely glued to me) isn’t stressful or taxing enough. Sometimes I’m celebrating just getting through the day but that’s not how he seems to see it, and when he’s ‘looking after the baby’ I’m always having to swoop in to save him when she’s being challenging. Am I being too sensitive? I’m so exhausted and this is not about who’s more tired for me, i don’t want to hear these backhanded comments and indirects. Exhausted.
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You're not being too sensitive. Your feelings are valid. Men just simply doesn't seem to understand. Have you tried talking to him? About how you feel and how your day to day is? Also if he works from home- I guess it's by a computer? He really shouldn't be complaining 🤨

I don't think you're too sensitive at all. Of course, he is tired from work, whatever that might be, but being on maternity leave isn't a holiday. You look after your baby and that's both exhausting and rewarding. It might be best to have a chat with him about how you're feeling. I also think it is normal for sleep deprived parents to sometimes argue about who is more tired or has done more. Maybe you both need a bit of a break. Do you have someone who can look after your little one for a few hours, so you can have some time for just the two of you?

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