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Old Jan 1st, 2008, 11:54 AM   #1
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so what should a man do??


just got the great news this mornin. all you fellas and ladies out there that have been prego b4, i need 2 ask, wot should i actually do?? i feel like i should fuss over my OH as much as i can....ensure she is ok as much as i can....but i feel like i am making too much of a fuss.....how should i treat my now prego OH??
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Old Jan 1st, 2008, 12:21 PM   #2
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Cook for her sometimes. She'll love it!

If you can't cook, try it and let her guide you. It will be fun.
Just let her season up the meats, and you'll be fine.

My husband just made me some stove top chicken breast with onions, red peppers and steak fries with some crackers on the side. Plus he gave me a bottle of water too.

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Old Jan 1st, 2008, 12:51 PM   #3
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just be there for her, especially if she feels sick,
my DH really helps around the house, and brings me food.
just make her feel like she can ask you for stuff and its not a big deal ( even when you are washing dishes for 3 months)

congrats - so nice to see a post like this 1
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Old Jan 1st, 2008, 15:29 PM   #4
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Just be there for her, some women like to be left alone at times whilst others like to be cuddled etc, just make sure your OH knows you are there for her and you'll do fine.
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Old Jan 1st, 2008, 18:08 PM   #5
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Def Support in anyway she needs is wonderful
Good luck to you !
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Old Jan 1st, 2008, 19:14 PM   #6
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Listen to her is the main thing, then you will be better equipped to help her as the pregnancy goes on i.e massages, running a bath, cooking etc! Good Luck hun & welcome to baby and bump! x

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Be there when she goes to prenatal appointments.
Give her a massage.
Cook for her! I love it when SO makes me food!
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Old Jan 1st, 2008, 19:23 PM   #8
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Congratulations to you both.
Just treat her the same way, but do all the nice little things that your pregnant woman would appreciate: regular massages, helping carry bags, opening doors, cooking for her, speaking to the bump.. just act naturally but remember your little baby is growing inside, oh and be sensitive as it's a hormonal time!
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its great that you even asked, showing that you want to do something to help. Just be there for her, try not to stress her out, every little things tends to get blown out of proportion in our minds lol.

If she asks you to leave her, just do it for a while etc.

Do things for her for sure, but if she is happy doing it, i'd leave her. I know personally, i used to get annoyed when i was treated like an invalid when i wanted to be on the move for a while
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Old Jan 1st, 2008, 21:00 PM   #10
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Don't take it personal if she snaps at you
cook for her
rub her feet
brush her hair
help around the house..don't leave messes for her to clean up
carry things for her
draw her a bath


ya know... just make her feel special! Women get very emotional during pregnancy and it's hard sometimes I think for men to understand what we're thinking and feeling, so just try to be understanding and supportive. You sound like a sweetie, so I think you'll do fine! CONGRATULATIONS!
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