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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Husband doesn't seem interested

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MrsTosh87 · 12/12/2023 20:02

28 wks ftm. My husband doesn't seem interested in the baby. He said he finds it weird to rub my stomach. He happily paid towards things for the baby, but didn't help with any purchases/ideas. He doesn't talk about the baby. Is this normal? It's really starting to get to me that he's taking no interest. He's also pointing out that I space out a lot and seems to get a bit resentful I can't play video games for long like I used to. I'm a little bit worried. He's backed off on initiating hugs and kisses. And prefers to sit away from me. I've asked him if he still wants our baby, and he says he does. I cant help but read into his behaviour as him not being as happy with this pregnancy as I am.

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Xmascookies · 12/12/2023 21:38

He’s about to become a dad and needs to grow up. A lot of men aren’t really interested in the pregnancy or the baby or all the extra work it entails, or that they’re no longer centre of your world sadly! I think for him the adjustment is going to be a bit of a shock.

Make sure you’re clear about your expectations for what he’s going to do when the baby comes along

determinedtomakethiswork · 12/12/2023 21:49

What was he like before you got pregnant? Did he pretty much do as he wanted all the time and you fell in with it? Did his mother spoil him? Does he think that he's going to be gaming every night with a baby?

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