Am I doing this right?

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Hi Everyone,

My wife is about 6 weeks along now with our little bundle of joy.  I want to take care of her along the ride, and I'm doing all I can, but sometimes I feel it's not enough.

I wish therI was a manual for this but unfortunately you have to wing it!

Generally, I drive my wife to work and dr appointments so she doesn't feel stressed out.  I pack our lunches, and always make a healthy dinner, too.  On the weekends, I work around the house, trying to make sure it's ready for the baby so we won't have to worry about it later.  Oh, also I am planning an anniversary surprise for her!

I just want to make sure she's happy and healthy, and I don't always know the best way to do that.  Sometimes she doesn't even know what she wants.

Any advice?

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Keep doing what you're doing :) you sound very sweet and thoughtful!! Hormones are crazy and life is changing. So if it seems like she is not appreciative, don't take it to heart. Just hug her :)

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Can I swap you with my SO? The only thing u can do is carry on. I'm so jealous.

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I think you're doing a lot more than most significant others or husbands! Keep it up!

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Josue,

Keep up the good work. My wife and I are expecting our first (she is 12 weeks) and I am doing as much as I can to help her. Stay the course. You are doing more than a lot of guys I know. It can be frustrating when she may not know what she wants. Biggest thing to do to help her is listen to her. Take your cues from her. This is the time where she needs you the most. Congrats on your little one.

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That sounds perfect. I'm also 6 weeks. My DH wakes up early with me and makes me a schmall cup of coffee and breakfast. He makes sure there are healthy snacks, peppermint tea, and sparkling waters on hand for me. He makes super yummy, healthy dinners, and goes for walks with me to help keep me active. He's not great at helping me fake drink when we're out. We'll "share" a beer and every time I take a fake sip he cringes, and then when he takes a sip he moves the glass away from me. Not helpful, but adorable. He doesn't realize he's doing it. His feelings seem a bit hurt when I can't finish what he makes, but sometimes I just fill up fast and need to nibble or I'll feel nauseated. He's been great so far. I think the big thing is just keeping it up for 9 months. It'll be an interesting, wonderful journey 😄

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Sounds like you are doing everything just right. Make sure to give her affection and make sure she knows how much you love her.

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That's nice of you! My husband doesn't do anything. He was really helpful and sweet during my first pregnancy but now I'm chopped liver.

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Ummm sounds like you are doing just fine!! :) only other thing I'll mention is that we tend to feel much more attached to our s/o while pregnant so extra affection is definitely a good thing :)

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You sound like your doing great. Foot rubs back rubs tummy rubs are a plus. You could even rub coco butter on her belly to help with the stretchies. Read to her belly and talk to it. Baby can't hear now but around 17weeks they start to.

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Ur doing great

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