to have expected some sympathy and support.

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I have just been diagnosed with a medical condition which results in pain. Dh already has a similar thing. When he was diagnosed I expressed sympathy and took an interest in the condition.
Well yesterday I told dh and he hardly said a word about it. Just carried on talking about other stuff.
He than proceeded to go to bed early leaving me to sort bedtime for dc. I also had said that there were a few bits of housework that needed doing as his parents were popping in today.
He didn't even think to unload the dishwasher let alone get a duster out.
Aibu to have expected more. I really don't think I should have to spell it out to him that it isn't fair for him to come home from work and do nothing whilst I do all the childcare and housey stuff.
He works long hours but yesterday we got home at the same time. Me and the kids went out for the day. (Thought if we were out of the house it would stay tidy)
We have 4 dc but 2 are away at moment. 4 year old and a crawling baby at home at mo.

It can be hard. Men often (usually even) think housework/childcare as 'women's work' and don't necessarily even consisder helping.
Going out with children all day can be consisered 'leisure' as in "Ha you been up the park with the kids playing, I have been at work.

But of course we know that there is no work harder than looking after young children. I used to work part time for a rest!
I belive all men with children should have to look after them for at least two weeks with no help. AND do housework, shopping, make meals etc as part of the marriage contract.
Even a nice well-meaning chap can be oblivious to the stress of caring for young kids.
Assuming he's a reasonable person could you pick the right moment and discuss how you feel? or you could write it down.

My guess is that he wasn't intending to upset you and didn't realie that he was being insensitive. I think you need to discuss it with him, and separate the two issues - bing insensitive about news, and not helping with the house.