AIBU to expect partner to step up and do more work around the house?

[buterflies]

I am 31wk pregnant am physically struggling with even the simplest tasks such as loading the washer and dryer and I think he could do more to help in the weeks leading up to the birth.

He is complaining that he has a hard physical job and he is tired when he comes home. I can't bring myself to feel sorry for him though. He workd 9 til 4 Mon to fri and has a 45 min commute.

Yes he is tired but surely a bit of house work wont kill him.

As your health is bad at the moment, it is not unreasonable of you to ask him to help out, however, when your health improves-which it will hopefully- then you would definitely be being unreasonable in asking him to do the chores if you are not working and he is.
Seriously, a person who is in good health and not actually looking after young children all day because they are in school is seriously taking the piss when they ask their (working) spouse to do the chores.
Just explain that you could do with his help when you are unwell but realise that the vast majority of housework will rightly fall on your shoulders when you are well again. That seems reasonable enough and unless he is an idiot, he'll understand.

i agree with cogito, he could help a bit but dont do every thing op you need to sit and relax too.

Wamster of course as soon as I am well I will be doing the housework.

I am looking forward to getting back to normal. We have had a good talk and things are ok at the moment. Thanks everyone for the advice.