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DP isn't bothered that we haven't had sex in 5 months...

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peanutMD · 28/02/2013 01:15

And insecurity is telling me this is really not a good sign :(

I'm 39 Weeks pregnant with DC2 and have had SPD, sickness and bowel issues throughout so haven't exactly been feeling up for it. I have told DP I am frustrated by it as sometimes I want to have sex but know my body won't let me so I asked him if it bothered him and he said no as the state my pelvis is in there wouldn't be much point trying anyway.

I am actually pretty hurt by that but he says its hormones. we've been together 12 years since we were 14 and yes we have gibe through the odd dry patch but this is the longest, he doesn't even think to cuddle up in bed and when I try he mutters excuses about getting comfy and pulls away.

I should also say in the 2 times we've had sex whilst I've been PG I initiated and did all the work so he may not have been interested then either.

This has really upset me and I can't help but think if he's happy with no sex that he may be looking elsewhere or just isn't interested in me, or 'us' anymore :(

OP posts:
riamay2011 · 28/02/2013 06:13

Hi
I don't think this is the case. When I was pregnant my OH didn't come near me the last few months of my pregnancy. Some men are scared that they will hurt the baby! ( even tho I told him he's not that big to even get near her head!!)
Why don't you try and sit with him and explain how your feeling?
Maybe he's anxious about the arrival of baby number 2!!
Good luck huni x

dondon33 · 28/02/2013 14:06

Sorry you're going through this Peanut
While I can understand the physical (even if somewhat irrational) fear some men have about hurting the baby or you, there's really no excuse for not giving you any kind of affection be that cuddles and kisses or sexual acts that don't involve penetration.
How was he when you were preg with DC1?
On the plus side you don't have long left before your little angel is here, reserve your focus and energy for the birth and you can tackle him about this later.
Good luck x

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