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how long after a baby does the bickering stop?

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ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 29/12/2008 14:14

maybe other people don't bicker but dh and i are both pretty stubborn and strong willed - neither are natural peace makers. having a baby 3.5 months ago has been wonderful but we bicker a lot - a small row most days. i know it's lack of sleep etc and not serious but i'm wondering if anyone else had this and how long it took to get the balance back? i went on the pill which was a huge mistake (think pmt x 10) but i'm off it now.
thanks!

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NorthernLurker · 29/12/2008 14:15

You never go back to being the couple you were before - you're a family now and it's a different dynamic. It will settle though - just don't try to put a timescale on it.

If you're off the pill though you are using relaible other contraception right?

feelingbitfestive · 29/12/2008 14:21

We are bickerers too, always have been. We very rarely have a big row, but we do bicker a lot .
It has definitely increased since having DS, but it is lack of sleep, general stress etc.
It will settle down (I hope!) as your (and our) new life as a family settles down.
No idea when that will be, sorry, but you are not alone!

CrushWithEyeliner · 29/12/2008 14:26

about 25 years I think.....

Bumbleybee · 29/12/2008 14:31

I have found after each of mine that I don't get along so well with DH for the first 6 months, after then things start to pick up again, I think I find it hard to be reasonable and not get resentful when I am sleep deprived, once I start to get a bit more sleep the world looks like a better place and DH looks like a better hubby!

ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 29/12/2008 14:34

6 months? ok can handle that...
using condoms as and when...not that often tho! ;-)

i mean sex not often...

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NorthernLurker · 29/12/2008 14:40

Just you keep a firm grip on those condoms and take no chances - unless you want a 12 month gap of course!

ScoobyDoo · 29/12/2008 14:41

Never.....

bigTillyMint · 29/12/2008 14:42

I agree with Scooby! And the children start bickering too once they can speak

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