What does an expectant mother expect from her husband?

My wife feels that i just m not too thrilled about our first baby which is due at the end of nov. She is 7 months pregnant. Can some one guide as to what i can do so that she feels i m equally excited?What does an expectant mother expect from her husband?
normlguy put it well. Sorry, but if your wife is anything like me, she will be reaching the 'totally irrational' stage right about now. I was convinced my husband couldn't care less, cried over everything, etc. etc. Bear with her, her hormones will be all over the place right now.





Let her talk to you, if she's nasty just roll with it, be prepared for 3am conversations about nursery colours, show enthusiasm about names, go to the midwife appointments with her if you can, and remind yourself - only a couple more months! You could also read her pregnancy books or a pregnancy website.





I think it's great you are trying so hard.





Edited to add: meant to say, if you can afford it, a spa day, massage, manicure or haircut will be extremely well received right now.What does an expectant mother expect from her husband?
That's pretty common for first time mommies. :-) Remember that she is constantly 24/7 thinking about the baby. She always has to watch what she eats and stay away from a million things also to keep baby safe. Not to mention all the planning and anticipation that comes with it all. Since she is 7 months now, try to offer to do things with her to prepare for baby. For example, put together crib, set up baby room, go shopping with her for baby things, talk to her about the baby's development and how she is feeling. Things like that. Just stay involved and talk to her about it often to let her know it's on your mind a lot also. :-) Congrats!
Unfortunately her hormones are not going to help the situation, but I would say to be involved with the shopping, and maybe buy one or two things on your own, like an outfit and a toy. Also, let her rest often, offer to do things for her to show that you are thinking about her pregnancy and don't want her to get too stressed for the baby's health. Like pitch in a little extra with the cleaning. Also you can try asking how she's feeling, and if she's felt the baby move, stuff like that.
Ask about the baby. Ask about how she feels. Offer to rub her feet or back. Ask if she's got everything ready for the baby and if she doesn't, offer to go shopping with her without moaning and groaning and constantly walking around with your hands in your pockets saying ';is that it now? Are we done here?'; Talk about baby names with her...talk to her belly using the name you've picked for the baby if you've picked one. If you haven't, don't be a road block into picking a name and get something settled on NOW. Help get the last minute things done in the nursery without whimpering that it's your first Saturday off in a month and you don't want to spend it looking at Winnie the Pooh's behind...Try putting together a CD or Ipod list of her favorite songs and songs that might be soothing when she's in labor. All these things show you care and aren't too far out there for most guys to do.
SHow her your excited, talk about the new baby and buy things for your new arrival, go shopping with her.


Make sure she's comfortable, care for her, maybe rub her tummy talk to baby, rub her feet,back, just be as genuine as yuo can as she's hormonal probably over sensitive and needs your support more then anyone else. when the baby is born she is going to be completely exhausted, so if you can take turns with your new crying infant at night, do indeed do that, maybe even take off of work for a while (if possible.) it's All New to both of you, so be there to help and support, %26amp; to love and care. She'll love you for it and appreciate it All, I'm sure=)


Also, Maybe do something nice for just her, like a gift not involving baby and or involving also.


Best wishes to you both
I'm seven months my husband started reading the baby books talking to my belly and will put his hand on my belly to feel the baby!! he will also rub my huge feet and my back when they are both really bothering me!! i think for some guys its more exciting when the moment happens i know my husbands kinda like that hes not just getting excited about baby! have you picked out names? what about getting the baby's room ready!
Have patience and understanding with the mood swings because we sincerely cannot help it!! lol......also rub her feet, back and other aching body parts. Talk to the baby through her stomach everynight so the baby will begin to recongnize your voice. Go shopping for something for the baby, and suprise her with it, like a little t-shirt that says ';Daddy Loves Me'; or something. Or you could also get her flowers, or a little gift just to make her smile........little inexpensive gestures go a long way:) Good Luck!
ask if she wants to go shopping for baby things. my bf didnt want to and he went anyways because there is no saying no to me but he didnt like it and it kinda made me upset like he didnt care about her. Also take off work to go to a few or all ob appts. rub/kiss her belly maybe talk to the little guy.


hope this helps
EVERYTHING... do EVERYTHING.... she only is pregnant for 9 months.. let her milk it... you probably dont realize what she is going through.. its a LOT more than men think.. its not just carrying around a bigger belly.. its pains and aches and turmoil. My wife was pregnant 3 times so far... i wasnt very good to her the first pregnancy and i regret it.. she went through so much to bring me my wonderul children.
Talk about the baby, sit there and talk to the baby, when shes whining shes in pain and her back aches say something nice to her..dont act as if youre tired of hearing it because she says it every day.





have some sympathy..





when u go shopping.. look at the baby clothes and say our child would look so cute in this.. etc etc etc...





Help her make plans..her hospital birth plan,make a list of things that need to be done before the baby comes..GET those things done..
rub her belly, talk to the baby, go to doctors appointments with her. Just support her and talk about the baby with her. Go shopping with her and pick out baby stuff. You have no idea how much it will help just going to the appointments with her.
I love it when my husband suggests nursery colors/decorations. He also picks out toys when we're out shopping. He constantly rubs my belly, which is something a woman sees as tender.
most expectancy mother (talking from experience lol) want u to help with massages lower back can play up buy a baby toy with out her knowing and bring it home buy her what shes craving and kiss her tummy things like that will help alot