She is about 6 months along.
2006-06-13 10:10:03 · 19 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Listen to her talk, even if she is just babbling the same baby related stuff you have been hearing since you found out she was pregnant. Pregnancy can feel very lonely if you don't think your partner is interested in what you have to say. I am almost 5 months pregnant with my third baby. My husband and I are very busy with our careers, and I just wish I could tell him how much I miss the way he used to talk to me and listen to me like when I was pregnant last time. He also used to rub my feet and back. He always tells me how beautiful I am and does little things around the house that can make a big difference. Even if you don't cook dinner, you can offer to help with some of the prep work like chopping vegetables, slicing/grating cheese, etc. which help limit the time she has to spend on her feet preparing the meal. You can also be sure to help with cleanup. Just grab a rag and start wiping down the counters, stove, and table. Help her load the dishwasher. Make sure you pick up your laundry and don't leave messes around the house, so she knows you appreciate everythign she does for you.
Listen to her, rub her feet, pitch in, clean up after yourself and her, let her know when she does something you really appreciate.
2006-06-13 10:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very simple question.
You should help out a lot around the house. Pick up and straighten up. Try to cook dinner at least 3 times a week. You will be amazed at how much this actually will help her. Let her sleep in. Take care of anything that may disturb her, at least on the weekends. Getting rest will make her feel so much better and in a good mood more of the time.
At this point in the pregnancy, she is really going to start to feel uncomfortable. Its going to be hard to get a good night's sleep.
If you find her in a bad mood once in a while, just give her some space. If she ever gets on your case about something, just take it. Don't fight back with words. Just remember her body is changing and her hormones are raging.
I hope this has helped. I wish my husband would have had someone give him advice.
2006-06-13 17:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by Tired-Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give her a hard time if she's tired - let her sleep! If she's the type to like a massage, find a salon that specializes in prenatal massages and get her a gift certificate. Also, if she's really in to following the progress of the fetus, share that enthusiasm with her. Mostly just understand that she's going through an amazing thing right now and enjoy being together, you're about to share an amazing experience!!!
2006-06-13 17:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by Molly C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awwww.......Sweet!
- rub her back, legs, feet, or anything else that is achy from the extra weight
- do the housework for her that is hard (ie lifting laundry, vaccuuming, cleaning the bathtub/shower) these things are difficult while pregnant
- call her and ask her if there is a certain food you can pick up for her while you are out (she may have a craving)
- tell her how much you love her and the baby and what a great mom you know she is going to make
- thank her for carrying your baby for your family
- go to her dr appts with her if possible, or if you cant ask her all about them and be interested in her and the baby's progress
gotta run - my baby is fussing! (this is what you have to look forward to!!!)
2006-06-13 18:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by dixiechic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best advice I can give is to be there for her.
Ask her if she would like you to attend the rest of her appointments with her.
Rub her feet at night.
Let her take long baths if she wants.
Buy her something for the baby that she knows she wants but hasn't gotten yet.
Put together a letter to give to her after the baby is born that tells her how wonderful she is and how much you love her and what she has done.
If she's upset ask if there is something you can do to help her, or if she just wants space.
Just be there for her and let her talk about things. We women love to talk, especially about babies!!
Go with her to pick stuff out.
Read "what to expect when your wifes expecting". Excellent book for daddies to be.
Oh and Happy Fathers Day!!!!!
2006-06-13 17:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you've posted the question and are clearly thinking about your wife, you've got to be a nice guy. She's very lucky. I liked my feet rubbed or my back massaged. Flowers are nice --- but anything that you can do to show her how much you're thinking of her she'll appreciate. Go out of your way to get her something to eat that she's craving.
She'll start to get more tired and bigger so be sure to help out more around the house and let her sleep a lot. Congratulations!
2006-06-13 17:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by rylie'smom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations. Most women will tell you exactly what they need. Sometimes as men you just dont hear us. Six months along is when the baby is moving a lot and we're going through various emotions. We're excited, nervous and maybe even anxious. I just wanted my husband to feel each kick, or rub my feet, or back. It's difficult to sleep sometimes. So just listen to what shes asking for and give it to her.
2006-06-13 17:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by goodie b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A day at the spa. Get her a session with a message therapist. They have special messages just for pregnant women. You might have to call around. Then a pedicure (she is probubly having trouble reaching her feet about now.) and a manicure. Something to make her feel beautiful when she feels like a fat whale!
2006-06-13 17:14:56 · answer #8 · answered by mommy1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to make sure she's always comfortable whether that be turning the thermostat up or down or putting a pillow under her feet. Also do little things for her like cleaning the house and letting her sit and rest or other little things like that :)
2006-06-13 17:15:30 · answer #9 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help her to feel comfortable emotionally and physically.
If she acts a little hormonal, deal with it. She could be going through alot. Try to calm her down and be there for her.
Rub her feet and back. Make sure the area she is in is comfortable.
2006-06-13 22:33:53 · answer #10 · answered by HuniBuniBee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋