My boyfriend no longer helps the baby: Advice?

My boyfriend and I got together a little over a year ago, and therefor awhile everything was perfect. I found out I was pregnant in February this year after only about 4-5 months of us being together. The entire time I was pregnant, we both worked, and we’re both really looking forward to meeting our little boy. When I went into labor, I had to call his supervisor at work and ask them to send him to the hospital, which was about an hour away from where he worked. He came to the hospital and was there the entire time I was in labor and even helped me with everything I needed after having to have an emergency c-section. He jumped at the chance to get to hold his son and take care of him and hold him. Fast forward three weeks later and I could tell he was changing. He got to where he didn’t want to hold him; he didn’t want to change him, he wouldn’t feed him. He would just ignore him and let him fuss and cry until I got up and did it myself. He started using the excuse that he works 12-hour night shifts from 7-7, and he was tired and shouldn’t have to help out after work. And I know working 12-hour shifts is hard, but I feel like I am constantly putting forth way more effort for our relationship to work and giving up more of my time then I should have too. Yes, I know taking care of a baby is a lot of work, but on top of that my boyfriend expects me to pick his clothes up out of the floor and wash them and fold them and put them away, he expects me to make him breakfast, he wants me to bring him drinks and snacks and all this while taking care of the baby. If I ask him to watch the baby while I cook for him, he acts like he shouldn’t have to and gets impatient and starts hollering at the baby if he starts getting fussy. He doesn’t attempt to get up and figure out what’s wrong. I love my boyfriend to death, but he is constantly using the fact that right now, he’s the only one working against me and saying that he paid the last payment on my car and that he pays for gas and groceries, and our phones and all that. I’ve tried to go back to work now that our son is two months old, but I have no one to watch the baby while I work. My mother keeps telling me that I shouldn’t put up with the way he treats the baby and me and that I need to break up with him. And I’ve thought about it a lot, but I don’t want to leave my son in that kind of situation. I’m not sure what to do.

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Youve seen the changes. Moms know best. Things will just stay this way or get worse its up to you to make the change.

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Make a plan before expressing your want to end things.
You need a healthy relationship not a toxic one.

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Men also get post partum depression. This might be the case. He is also struggling with all the changes in his life. Sounds like you need to have a conversation with him with out being accusive. Make sure he knows that you are a team and you want him to be happy but that you are struggling handling the baby alone. This is a very hard time for both of you but I am sure you will work through it together

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He could be suffering from postpartum depression and having a hard time adjusting to having a baby

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He is extremely selfish and he is testing your limits to see how far you will allow him to treat you like a slave. The more you allow him to get away with it the less he will do. He is showing you exactly what type of person he is.

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He’s being a child. My husband does nothing but ask how he can help after work even though his job is labor intensive, makes time for our son every chance he can, and makes sure he’s telling me how great I’m doing because being a mom is hard. Either talk to him and set it straight or let him know he’s got to do his stuff himself since you’re busy with the baby.

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I have zero tolerance for that kind of stuff. Also…hollering at an infant? Not cool. NOT. COOL.
I think you know that answer here girl, you just need some validation. Split parents that are happy will always be better for a child than together parents that are miserable. Definitely leave him.

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He is a big selfish spoiled brat. Send him back to momma

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I had this happen to me and my friend who was a male said that he might be adjusting to everything and having a hard time with it. Fast forward a few months and we were both diagnosed with post partum. 7 months in, he changed back to himself and everything worked out. Take a minute and put the baby in the bassinet and talk to him, ask how he is feeling, and talk. It might make a world of difference. Best of luck.

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Sounds like he has post partum depression. Needs to seek help.

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Men do get postpartum so that could be the issue don’t just jump to conclusions without knowing exactly what he’s going through or at least have an idea.

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Mine works 7 to 7 everyday and watches our baby while i work. He helps with everything thing and i dont have to even ask. Soo i would listen to mom because you and baby deserve so much better.

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Take the kid and leave him. Tell him you need space for a while with the baby. You’ll let him know when you’re ready to talk. Take a month and bond with baby and stop worrying about the worthless bf. He will either realize he’s losing you both and fix it or just not care at all.

Well you absolutely need to tell this guy you love so much that you already have a baby and he needs to help out. You don’t need to pick up after an adult man or cook for him especially since you are new to this parenting thing and it’s really really hard. The throwing paying things in your face when he knows WHY you aren’t working isn’t working for me. I’m getting the this guy is in over his head and he wants to bail but doesn’t want to be that much of a dick so you get borderline functioning partner/adult until he nails or mans up. If he’s serious about being a family man and being what you need try talking to him, try counseling but do NOT think his behavior is ok or will change without you saying something. If he can’t see you struggle and care enough to ask how can I help or on his own try to take care of him child- he’s just not. Some guys are just like that so good luck.

He is a man and not a mother. Yes some men are paternal but not all are. Follow your gut.

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Yes men suffer from post partum also, you need to talk to him about his feelings. Women disregard their men’s feelings and get all up in their own. Talk to him about it in a mild manner, tell him it’s okay everyone goes through this. Ask him if he feels depressed, be considerate, it’s a huge change!!

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Get rid of him. It will only get worse. I know from same experience.

You love him to death huh? Someone who treats you like that you love to death? Hmmmm…your stupid if you dont leave NOW!!

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He may just be adjusting to being a new dad from whatbit sounds like; and to be the sole breadwinner can be lots of pressure on one person. I say if you both love each other that you should let him know how you feel. Relationships take work and communication to last.

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I’ve got a 3 month old. I’m back at work. I take care of the baby. All the needs because he works hard too. You learn to multitask real quick. When I need to go somewhere I say bye and walk out the door. You should try the same. It’ll force him to be fatherly :joy:. Better learn to start doing everything yourself. You’ll know what to expect even if you have the “perfect” relationship.

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OG he works long hours your hours are from the time that babies up to let baby goes to bed with no days off point this out to him and tell him he can pick up his own damn clothes you’re not his made his arms aren’t broke but if I had to put up with his s*** I might consider breaking one of his legs you tell him there are going to be some changes like he’s going to pick up his clothes he is going to watch the baby when you cook dinner and not shout at it and so he paid for your phone he paid off your car yeah we’ll humor is made you get paid to which is what it sounds like you’re becoming you need to talk to him point out some things and stick to your guns

Hun it’s better to be on your own with a baby than to be in a relationship where you and the baby are being abused. Verbal abuse included.

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Sounds like reality hit him hard and he wasn’t expecting it so he’s reacting like a child.

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Leave you and your child deserve better

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This is why you get to know a person before having a kid with them.

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Wait he’s hollering at a newborn?? No. I understand that men have a hard time adjusting too, but they are also more likely to shake a baby out of frustration. Please please be careful with him around your baby.

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Let me just say I work FT and a few side jobs and my husband stays home. I would NEVER expect him to do everything. We are a team. That’s unacceptable

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My husband worked 12 hour shifts (same as your boyfriend) when our son was born. He’d come home and take over feeding our son, changing him and spending time with him so I could get some sleep. He’d wake me up when it got to hard for him to stay awake and I’d take over and he’d sleep.

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If he’s yelling at a newborn baby you need to GTF out! Now!

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Leave your son in what kind of situation??? One where his father ignores him? One where his father is too selfish to tend his child??? Is that the situation you are so afraid to take your son away from?
You’re mom is a smart lady. Be a smart lady too and leave. It won’t get better.

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If he cant help with the baby then he can at least help himself by feeding himself, washing his clothes etc. When he throws the fact he pays for everything remind him of who keeps his stomach full and his clothes clean all while taking care of a child.

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He may be suffering from Post partum depression. It’s a real thing for men and women both. It may be good for him to talk about how he’s feeling. He should not be yelling at the baby though. He needs to work out his internal problems in order to be a good father.

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First off its narcissistic behavior. Secondly any relationship or marriage is and should be a PARTNERSHIP. Both of you 100/100. It’s your kid(s) you both take care of and raise them, you both eat make food together, buy groceries, do dishes, you both wear clothes you both do the laundry, you both live in the house you both help keep it clean…

I’m mean for 1 he isnt your child he is supposed to be your partner and 2 if your going to do it all alone might as well be alone :woman_shrugging: your supposed to be a team and that’s unacceptable, my husband and I both work 70 hrs a week and have 3 kids and 1 on the way and NO HELP NO SITTER NO MAID NO CHEF

Your mom says you should leave and I agree. Leave your son in what situation? One where he is being screamed at for not knowing any better? For protecting him from a potentially dangerous situation? Think woman your son is better off

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Leave. He’s a neglectful abusive douchebag. Do you want your son to see how he treats you and think thats normal?

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I think the issue is living together. You can still be good parents in separate homes. But if you two can’t afford that or it’s not possible, I would say sleep in the living room as if he don’t exist. He need to grow up and be happy has a family to care for :pray:

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RUN and don’t look back! Getting frustrated with a newborn is horrible. Wtf is he going to do when the baby is mobile or talking? Find somewhere to stay and get on your feet.

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Definitely have the postpartum conversation he may be having some difficulties himself, being a new parent is hard for both parents. Until you know for sure what the problem is, and what u want to do, i would not want him to be alone with the baby bc hes yelling at a newborn, that’s outrageous, i yell at my kids (4&2) we all do it, but to yell at a newborn his temper /anger is worry some. Be careful. Be vigilant.

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I agree with your mom

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Don’t leave him just because he’s not doing everything you ask him to do. Men can get postpartum depression too so maybe you too just need a night to yourselves you rewind and just talk. It’s not easy for either parent when a newborn arrives but i feel like it more difficult for men than it is women because they’re completely clueless, even more so than us ESPECIALLY when it’s your first. I’d say cut him some slack. He does work a lot and he’s adjusting to this new life and you guys haven’t been together very long either. If I were you I’d just let it be and do the best you can and eventually he’ll come around. He just needs time to adjust. From personal experience I can promise you that it’ll get better and you’ll be glad you didn’t leave. Unless hes physically hurting you or the baby I’d just wait it out. You both are going to go through a lot these next few months and it’s better to do it together

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He works, you stay home. He should help on his days off or long enough for mama to shower clean or cook but it should not be him working, doing daddy duty, and more. 12 and 16 hr shifts aren’t easy especially with kids in the midst. He is also new to being a father I am sure. I don’t think, from the sound of it, that either one of you prepared mentally or physically for this baby. Newborns take a toll on anyone. Relationships aren’t meant to be easy. Life is supposed to be hard. If you want 50/50 then go to work as well. Work opposite shifts of him. Then you both help with the baby and you both clean and you both cook and you both work :slight_smile:

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Listen to your mama. She knows best!

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PSA- THIS is why you use BIRTH CONTROL. :woman_facepalming::woman_facepalming::woman_facepalming:

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Leave yelling at a newborn is not good what happens later when the baby is getting into things and breaking things. This is emotional abuse neither you or your son deserve that

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You and baby deserve better.

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Husband works from 5am to 6-7pm in construction im a SAHM he comes home and watch our daughter while i serve him, gets up at night with her and never once complains! You need to get out it will get out! When a man loves his family he goes above and beyond without complaining!

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I did all that for my partner I still do, 4 kids, 6 dogs another 9 puppies and 7 guinea pigs lol

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Leave and file for some type of custody. Document everything that’s been happening. Get a new fresh start for you and your baby. Remember, baby over anyone. The baby didn’t ask to be brought into the world, so it’s your job to make sure they are safe and warm.

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Here come the “men have post partum depression too” bitches…like this man is a pos just leave. Let a grown ass man yell at my baby and see what happens.

Hollering at a baby is a huge red flag. Do you need it written in marquee too?

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I don’t think you knew him well enough to rush into being a full fledged family. He resents the crap out of you and the baby. It was fun and cool and exciting but now it’s work. You are work. The baby is work. His job is work.
He didn’t choose this, it happened and it doesn’t appear like this dude is your knight in shining armor. Sounds like he is just some dude that got you pregnant. Maybe at first it was more than that, but that time has passed. The more you assign him qualities he doesn’t posses, the longer it will take you to actually get your own shit together and move on. You’re literally putting off your life hoping he will be someone is isn’t and someone he never was.
Give up hoping he will be a good father. Give up hope that he will be a good man to you. Once you give up hope you’re stuck with the reality that you made a baby with a guy that yells at babies and sits in his ass disrespecting you. Then you’ll know what to do about it. As long as you hide behind hope or some magical answer that doesn’t exist, you’re wasting your life.

Men can have postpartum depression too

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Thats my daily life. My husband works all day. 5am to 8pm. I take care of kids cook clean everything. With the baby being so young he may be having some kind of depression. I know even for a mom it’s hard. Ive been begging to go back to work for 5 yrs now. But get told no. I get how he pays everything thrown in my face. Hardley sees his kids as they are in bed when he leaves and bed when he gets home. Its hard on both parents.

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My husband does the same . . He won’t even watch them for me to take a shower. He always acts like his stuff is more important than our kids. It’s so annoying. I’m at sahm or 2 toddlers and 35 weeks pregnant. I don’t get any help with anything. And if I do, it’s guilt trip or pitty me.

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My husband works 6pm to 6am and takes the baby when he gets home so he can spend time with his son and also so I can get some sleep once I take care of him all day while my husband is sleeping and all night while he is at work. On his weekends he does a lot of home improvement projects but always makes time to help with our son. He enjoys spending time with him. I think your SO needs to realize you need a break too as being a mom is EXHAUSTING. he also needs to spend time with him for the boy’s sake. Come up with a realistic “schedule” of sorts for who has the baby and when and roughly for how long and tell him it’s this way or no way.

In the same situation some what.
Married 10 going on 11. 1 kid together. He works alot as an assistant. I’m full time as well. He wants a break and is reflecting back on all these yrs. We had many many up and downs like any married couples have. Idk what to do.

Don’t leave him. That’s horrible. Imagine you were dealing with PP and everyone around you just walked away?
People need to stop suggesting that, so weak and childish.
He’s struggling. Men can get PP depression just like women can. Support him. Get some help for him. Get him through it.

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My husband works the same shift and I work part time same shift on his days off, he has to watch the baby when I’m working. I have been taking care of my husband the same way u are for 11 years. I only married him 3 years ago, he hasn’t changed, so I doubt your man will. I would try to work part time somewhere to help pay bills. He sounds stressed. It’s a lot to be the only provider. I’m always yelling at him to help me with the baby too so I understand, but he shouldn’t be yelling at a newborn. Sounds like you two need to have a serious conversation and figure it out, maybe going separate ways is best. But only the two of you can figure that out. Tell him how you feel. Good luck

I had a similar situation. Met my now husband 8 years ago. We literally were just play buddies. No connection. And I found out I was pregnant 2 months after seeing each other. Tried to make it work for our sons sake. Come baby being born he would fuck off to friends all day come home high(weed) and not help or get mad when I asked him to. Had a csection I could barely get off our bed for few days without help. With the new baby and him pretty much MIA I didnt realize I never ate for 2 days and I barely drank water. Was so busy taking care of my babe. I fainted with him in my arms. I felt it coming I leaned myself against a wall and lowered myself down and him in a safe place and passed out. It was then I knew I had enough. I moved out… it took few weeks for him to realize how bad he fucked up. Took months of us trying to make it work. And I eventually moved back in. And he has since got it together and has been an amazing dad and quit weed. We have 2 kids.now and one on the way
It took me leaving for him to grow up
If this is not the life you signed up for. Take action. You are in charge of your own happiness hun. Being in a relationship is about teamwork not holding things against each other and not helping. Love can only do so much. Being parents is hard work and hard adjustment but Hes slacking BIG TIME.

This is a very hard situation to give a good opinion on because on one hand he does provide a stable home yet yells at the baby (he could have depression)
On the other hand you ant find anyone to watch the baby now so who will watch him if you leave your bf and have to work full-time to support you and your child?

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It’s up to you if that’s the life you want for yourself and your child what you allow is what will happen

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Communication! I’d start with voicing your opinions to him directly. Hard situation!

My ex husband did the same. That’s one of the big reasons he is now my EX husband. And let me tell you, doing it on your own without having the heartbreak of watching your partner fail to help you is a lot easier. You’re already doing it on your own. It will be less stressful knowing you are depending on you instead of constantly having your heart broken when he doesn’t step up.
As far as your baby - my kids are happy and healthy , and so am I. I am the best mom I can be because I am in a more healthy living situation. They still see their dad and it does not effect them as badly as I thought it was going to.
Girl please leave before it gets worse. It always does. :green_heart:

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So do you want your son growing up seeing Daddy treating Mommy like crap?Tell him he needs to change.And if he doesn’t leave.That’s abuse plain and simple.

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Before you leave sit and talk with him. Yes working 12 hour shifts is hard but being a SAHM is a 24 hour job. We don’t get breaks. If he refuses to help you with laundry and dishes, then stop. Do what you need to do for you and your baby but don’t pick up after him. Don’t do his laundry. Don’t wash his dishes and make him snacks and bring them to him. He is a grown ass man, you have a baby now to worry about you don’t need another one. If he doesn’t realize how hard you work and how tiring it is being a mom then you need to leave and find something better

Maybe suggest a family therapist or take parenting courses together? Much better than leaving :+1:

Give it 1 year. By then the baby will be sleeping through the night, and will be more independent. If he still dont care then leave him. At least you tried. And also sit down and have a chat about how he is makong you feel. Also, alot of moms feel like this. I know I do. Its hard having kids. But your a strong woman. You will figure all this out. And there only littke for so long. :heart:

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Just wait till the baby actually talks or moves. He gets so frustrated now? He’s going to hurt that baby. I would leave ASAP.

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Don’t make your baby grow up in a toxic household.

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Sounds like you got two babies on your hands… one of them has got to go :upside_down_face:

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He shouldn’t get mad at the baby for crying at all. But he is working, and night shift at that… can you not put the baby in a bouncer while you cook? If you know he doesn’t want to… I mean I didn’t work after having my girl, my husband did and worked 12+ hr shifts. I sure as hell didn’t expect him to come in from a long day and have to take care of a baby also. And the newborn phase is easy IMO. Change diapers, feed baby, and sleep when baby is sleeping…if you’re not happy, which you obviously aren’t, then you should leave. Because an unhappy relationship, isn’t good for baby. Having expectations, and him not doing them will make you angry. And make it an unhealthy relationship… let me edit to add, MY HUSBAND HELPS, I just don’t expect it, because he works sooooooooo much and I can sit on my ass holding a baby. SHE ISNT HAPPY, SHE SHOULD LEAVE.

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Sounds like you’re living the single mom life. He needs to help you take care of your son. It’s his kid too. I’m sorry that you’re going through this. I hope he puts on his big boy pants and helps you out :heart:

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My little is 8m. My hubby works 12hr days sometimes and STILL IS A FATHER TO HIS SON.

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My husband works Monday through Saturday and still comes home takes care of his child!! So ridiculous when a father doesn’t think he has to be a parent!!!

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That’s plain abuse. You and your child do not deserve to be treated like that.

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You love someone that yells at your baby? WTF?

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Sounds like y’all are both stressed out. Share the duties. You work, his hours go to normal = both home the same to help the same.

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Sounds like you just need to sit down and have a talk with him about how you’re feeling first before you just leave. Men can get depressed after bringing a new baby home just the same as mom. It’s a lot to take in. Now, if you’ve voiced to him what you’re seeing and nothing is still changing or he won’t listen to what you have to say, then maybe at the point it might be time to leave. No one is a perfect parent. Give him a chance before you just up and go.

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Maybe he’s having psychological issues and just not adjusting to parent hood like he thought. I would suggest having a big sit down. Tell him what you told us. It changes or you and the baby go. If he’s not willing to change the behavior that’s your answer. If he is try working in things together. Maybe go to therapy/counseling. I hope everything works out for you and your little one.

Let’s just make something clear.
It’s not the fuckin 50s so fuck that.
He made half that kid and guess what if y’all ain’t together he gunna be doing ALLL that but without YOU to help him :thinking::thinking::thinking:and I’m sorry what ? He buys everything because your watching the baby like WTF?

All of this sounds like abuse and as a health professional I can tell that it is a huge red flag :triangular_flag_on_post:
Pay attention-
or don’t , but if u don’t u will regret it later… I promise you men like that don’t change babygurl they only figure out more ways to mentally fuck u up .

Listen to your mother. Before you know it you’ll be chsnging your husband’s diapers too…

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Postpartum depression

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12 hour night shifts is a lot. He’s tired. I try to do everything for my bf and we have 5 kids together. He works 10 hour days 5 days a week and pays everything. If I’m not working the house and kids are my job… But yelling at the baby is a big no but its because he’s tired and you’re both stressed out.

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Your boyfriend is a selfish jerk and trust me will never change, take your baby and leave or ask him to leave

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Y’all need a therapist. My husband was so hands on with my son from the moment he was born to now. I’m a stay at home mom, and he is in the navy and puts up with some CRAZYYYY bullcrap and most days out of the week he works from 6am to 7am when he’s with a ship, and he will still do the dishes or laundry if i havent gotten ti them. Our daughter is 10, he met her when she was three, and he’s never acted like she’s a burden. They piss eachother off all the time now cuz hormones haha, but he’s never excluded her. Seems like the newness of the baby has worn off, and maybe he could have people in his ear at work feeding ideas? I DON’T KNOW THE WHOLE situation, but if it cant be settled between you guys, you need a therapist because a child cant grow up seeing their daddy treating mommy like a maid. And trust me… they learn young

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He’s a mamas boy and does not respect women! Dump him quick

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It sounds like you have two children; your child and your boyfriend. Working 12 hour shifts is rough. But he shouldn’t have a problem watching the child while you cook and etc. Both you and him are responsible for the child. He is the only one working but he is acting entitled because of it. You need to talk to him about all of this. He works and you don’t do of course you are doing more for the child as you are a stay at home mom. If you really want to work then you need to find a daycare. If money is an issue for childcare there are organizations that help you pay for it. You aren’t happy obviously and he’s acting like a manchild. He either wants to be a father or he doesn’t. Talk to him and if he doesn’t change, leave. You can’t stay in any relationship because bod a child. As a child gets older they will see the tension and etc of the relationship and that isn’t good.

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First of all… Who the hello hollers at a baby? :woman_shrugging:t2:
#Leave

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If he yells at the baby now, what do you think he’ll do when he gets angry and no ones around? Every woman who’s boyfriend/husband has killed their child notices these signs FIRST. Protect your baby and fucking leave! Mental, emotional, verbal abuse almoat always turns into physical abuse down the road. Don’t wait for that day to come. Leave now!

Sounds like you need to have a heart to heart talk. It’s not going to be an easy one, but one you both need to plug into. Be honest and keep it as calm as possible. Ask the question " where does he see the three of you in a year or two ? Are you still together ? Apart ? Is he still involved in the baby’s life ? " what because the way things are going you both are driving wedges into your relationship and you don’t want to end up hating each other. If it’s not going to work out, then leave on at least decent terms where you are still friends. For the baby’s sake. You don’t want to hate him or for him to hate you. That no good for anybody. Maybe a break for a while. You and the baby go to your Mom’s or a friend’s for a couple weeks or months. See if that helps. Nothing says it has to be permanent. But taking care of a newborn is exhausting and so is 12 hour work shifts. Get a little space and time between you and you both get some rest and see how things look after that. Then you can stop and reassess where and what t?he next step should be. Good luck and please don’t make any hasty decisions. You all will be in my prayers :pray:

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Who made him king? You ARE working, just not getting paid and not getting breaks. His dirty clothes can stay where they fall, he can pick up after himself. He doesn’t sound much like a man. Do you want your son to grow up thinking that’s how men behave?

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No excuse my partner is out working in the sun and it’s 41°c here, he comes home has a shower, I make his lunch and fill up his drinks as he has to leave very early and will wake the kids if he has to do it in the morning, anyway after his shower he sits down and reads the kids a book while I do dinner if anything needs to cut up he will do it and on his days off he cooks, he puts his clothes in the basket and picks up any of the kids that have missed, and if he wants a snack he gets it himself, he takes care of the outside, I do the inside and we both take care of the kids which are 6,4 and 2 and it’s been like that since they where born, he doesn’t do the dirty nappies (4 yr old exploded 3 times during changing when she was a week) but he bathes, dresses, sometimes they let daddy do bed time but the prefer me, I don’t let him do the washing or clean the bathrooms and toilet’s he just can’t do it the way I do, but yeah like no excuse what so ever, tell him to grow up or go cos you didn’t bring him into this world and for god sake your still healing

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Mmmm… maybe he’s going thru some depression? Normally if he wasn’t into being a parent…he would have never helped you in the first place…or maybe for whatever reason he thinks the baby isn’t his (not saying he has any reason to). I mean as far as the first part goes…we would all assume it was depression issues. 🤷

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It’s really sad that no one looks at any other possibilities…if this was a guy asking for advice we would be saying poor mama…it happens to men too.

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I think a lot of people forget men get postpartum depression also he might have it. He needs to probably see a doctor.

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Honestly it sounds like he’s depressed. This is stuff my husband did after our 5th child was born and got worse off and on until he started getting help. They don’t get better over night though. My husband is slowly getting better, but it takes time just like when I had postpartum depression it took time. Hopefully he can get the help he needs and be a good daddy and man again for your and your sons sakes. Heart is with you mama.

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Why is this a question?

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My partner works 8 hour days and still comes home and helps with tea and our baby and my kids (his step kids) or he will keep kids entertained or feed Bub etc why I do the cleaning and cook tea he’s always been a great help with our 8 month old since he was born plus goes out and works hard to support us all

He could be having PP depression. A man that stuck around and was so hands on then out of the blue this change?
Please seek help because he may not actually be the jerk he seems to act like.

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Are you kidding me leave what are you waiting on I mean he such a big help

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