Partner during pregnancy

[nibblesbybibbles]

Just curious mainly, how did your partner treat you during pregnancy?

Were treated a little nicely or no change?
I think I had my expectations a little high, like a meal out or something before the baby arrives.

My DH treats me well anyway, so there was no major change bar doing absolutely everything and caring for me/older DC when I was ill and couldn’t function.

But other ppl’s stories arent really going to help you, what’s going on and why is a meal out too high an expectation? Do you not normally spend time together?

Lol no. I don't want help thank you. I was just interested in other people's experiences.

I’m 23 weeks pregnant with my first and DP is being a bit more attentive. But tbh he is a really kind and caring person anyway so things kind of feel as normal in that way?

We’re going on a little UK holiday soon and hoping to plan some more days out and things to do so we have lots of quality time together before baby comes

Oh ok.

My DH arrange lunch with my friends before my births, second being a surprise spa day.

But he is very sociable and also had a special day out with friends just before.

Every couple is different in terms of expectations, ensuring they match somewhat is probably the important thing.

Like any other day just helping more with older kids and chores.

If you want to go out for tea tell him.

‘Tell him’

This is so true. Assuming this is your first baby you really need to voice any expectations as open communication is key once baby is born.

A friend once told me that having a baby is like throwing a grenade into your relationship, if the foundations (communication) aren’t solid, the ground is going to crumble b

Depended on how I was feeling. In the first trimester when I was feeling nauseous I think he took over most of the cooking and cleaning as far as I recall. Second trimester pretty much treated me same as normal as I was feeling great. Third trimester probably had to do more as I wasn't always up to it. But he'll always just do whatever I ask usually anyway, foot rubs etc. He's a good one.

I hit the jackpot with my DP tbh.

He's always been amazing from day 1!