This child was our idea together, but I'm the only one preparing for it. I know he loves me. But I just can't seem to get through to him he needs to help me out. Or, he may feel left out of the whole pregnancy thing, or overwhelmed by emotions he can't express or handle. It seems the two main problems are his not finding work and his not helping out around the house.
Men usually love to solve problems.
Put your projected income for the next six months on paper, alongside the expected expenses. Rather than expect broad changes in him such as suddenly doing things around the house without being asked, just resign yourself to asking for help each time you need something done. Hopefully, once the baby is with you, he will wake up to his responsibilities and do his share. If he doesn't, you may have to insist that the two of you seek professional help in sorting out these problems. No part of this website may be used on another's website, newsletter, ezine or other electronic or print publication without express permission of the author.