My partner and I fell madly/badly. I have two DC from previous marriage and we decided to have our own baby together. She is now 3 weeks old.
DP is an older dad - first time parent used to a carefree life. He told me yesterday he's not coping and feels on the edge of a breakdown (although is prone to dramatic outbursts).
I'm protective of my DC (6 and 8) who adore their baby sister and have had to adjust to shared parental responsibility and two homes - their dad has them 50%.
It's too idealistic to expect DP to love them like his own but they're still little and I get angry because I feel DP isn't making enough effort. We're both knackered with new baby and he says he can't cope when my DC are here on their king stretch. I told him they will always be my priority/it's their home etc/he knew I had two children and they have done nothing wrong.
I think bcos I'm already a parent Im expecting him to do more?? I guess it's always a shock as a new dad - he says he feels like he's drowning and needs help. Yet I'm up BF all night and also looking after my other two and want to include them as much as possible.
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parapluiepliant · 14/09/2015 11:34
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