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My wonderful DH

41 replies

Newmum0113 · 15/06/2013 20:43

Hi all,

Just thought it was about time someone listed some good points about DHs/DPs and other family members, as I'm getting a but depressed reading all the other threads, even though I agree/have experienced half of it. Time for some positivity!!!

My DH has been excellent throughout (22+2, but found out at 2wks)

Tonight he had dinner all planned and ready to go. Off the cuff I decided I fancied garlic bread and pasta carbonara. So he went to the shops and got everything he needed to make it just for me. Brought me back a chocolate milkshake too as I'd said I wanted one earlier!

I had to have surgery three weeks ago too and he was an absolute rock! He stayed with me right up to the surgery and afterwards came to see me with a load of treats and Disney films to keep me entertained. Since being home he has changed my dressings every day better than the nurses do! He has washed my hair and fetched me food and drinks at the drop of a hat.

When I'm feeling sick he rubs my back and strokes my hair til I am feeling better or have fallen back to sleep.

He is considerate of my symptoms and feelings and is always looking after me. I love him so much! He is going to be an amazing daddy!!

Overwhelming gush of emotions over, for now at least.

Anyone else? Smile

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candr · 15/06/2013 20:46

Very nice to hear. Hope you have recovered well after surgery. My DH is also a rock when I am ill etc it is just the normal day to day bits he gets lazy with but wouldn't swap him (most of the time).

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Guntie · 15/06/2013 20:47

Great thread. I have had huge support from my DH and Mum. Feeling very lucky, supported and happy Thanks

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cbatbh · 15/06/2013 20:56

Good thread. Keep the positives coming.

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DoTheBestThingsInLifeHaveFleas · 15/06/2013 20:57

Wow thanks for this post. TBH although I know it is usual to have a good moan and less likely to say how fabulous your DH is (for fear of looking smug or making others feel sad) I am jolly pleased to read this thread. I am happy you have a nice DH. Everyone deserves one. Since being on mumsnet I have started to think I must as well just end things with DH now as surely it is just a matter of time before he becomes, controlling, abusive, lazy or else leaves me for another woman. I have nothing to base this on, other than all the 'relationship' posts on here! Glad to read that someone has a fab man and that not all men are horrid (as I was starting to believe).

Also big hugs to those who are going through hard and sad times with their relationship. Mumsnet is a great avenue for support and I don't mean people shouldn't post their problems (I could always just not read them after all). I am simply happy that there are some happy couples, looking forward to their new baby. Lets hear from some more Smile

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beth27123 · 15/06/2013 20:59

OH has been very supportive (even if he does turn green at the sight of sick) and has been a rock through my tantrums and tears. He stuck up for me today when SIL thought it was her news to be telling family.

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cogitosum · 15/06/2013 21:04

My dh has been amazing. He sits up with me in the early hours when I can't sleep. He offered to go to the supermarket to get me gaviscon in the middle of the night when my heartburn reduced me to tears. He also gets really involved with all the nct classes, hypnobirthing etc.

This pregnancy has made us even closer and I feel so lucky!

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AlfalfaMum · 15/06/2013 21:07

It's good to see there's so many decent men out there :)

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reeta30 · 15/06/2013 21:12

I'm another lucky woman to have a fantastic DH. He'd still go to the shop for me if i mentioned I fancied something and I'm not even pregnant. He is a great cook and does the weekly supermarket shop. Thanks for starting this thread - it's about time there were nice comments about our other halves!

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cbatbh · 15/06/2013 21:18

DH cleaned up my morning sickness sick off the stairs. It was good of him, especially as he is a big wuss and I could hear him heaving!

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Smerlin · 15/06/2013 22:04

Mine has been great too - while I was in the evil first trimester he spent all his time going to the shops to get me whatever random thing I thought I might be able to stomach and then came back and did all the housework while I just lay on the sofa practically comatose and usually eventually refusing the food he'd just bought.

Has been reading my pregnancy book with me and is desperate to feel a kick poor lamb but so far they don't seem to be penetrating to the outside!

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rosiedays · 15/06/2013 23:16

My DH too has been amazing. Bfp was a huge surprise, he was over the moon from day one. I'm a bit old (43) and he has done everything he probably can to make this pregnancy as easy as possible for me. he praises me all the time for doing so well.
He never once complained when I couldn't cook/go anywhere near the kitchen for weeks.
He ate boiled chicken every night for 2 weeks when it was all i could eat,
He's been amazing and i love him so much for it.

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Bodicea · 15/06/2013 23:32

Aww love this thread.
Dh has been my rock through last two mc's.
In this pg he has to inject me every night and i shout at him and gripe at him and tell him he is rubbish at it and to get away from me and squeeze or pinch him a bit too hard when he is doing it. I am a wuss. He is v patient through it all and gives me a big spoon/ cuddle after. The other night I started crying at how pathetic I was and he just cuddled me and told me it was just me and him and it didn't matter how much I cried.
When ever he has been away for a night he sends me a text saying how excited he is about this baby.

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Shellywelly1973 · 16/06/2013 01:34

Lovely thread...Im jealous!

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Arseface · 16/06/2013 02:57

Today DH took the three year old off to get an inner tube for the pushchair so I could stay in bed and bf the DTs/snooze till 10. Fixed the pushchair, hoovered, steam mopped and cleaned the bathroom. Finished cooking the supper when the DTs kicked off. Then did baths and bedtimes with me. He also went to the shop to get treats and wine!

He brings me tea, just as I like it, every single morning and makes me laugh more than anyone else.

He's bloody marvellous and this thread has made me realise that I do take him for granted just a bit.

There may have to be A Special Effort made for Father's Day.

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amazingmumof6 · 16/06/2013 04:50

nice Father's day treat is due for him I hope!

sorry you are having a tough time, but what a great man you have there. he deserves to be bragged about!Wink

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hartmel · 16/06/2013 04:57

Great thread..

I also have a wonderful DH.. When I started crying over nothing, he just took me into his arms and cuddled.. In my first trimester when I could not cook because I was so tired or sick he ordered food..

I could go on and on how much he does for me..

Oh and he wants to be involved in all the doctor appointments and even nursery shopping he was more than willing to do (normally he does not like shopping, other than groceries)

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wispa31 · 16/06/2013 08:58

aw this thread has me sat in tears at how lovely dp/dh are. :) i actually had a bit of a melt down last night in bed, in tears as i had been worrying about how my body will change after birth (wobbly belly, droopy boobs, not able to have sex for a while, etc) worrying about being a good mum and worrying about us forgetting how to be a couple. dp was lovely, wiping my tears away and giving me cuddles telling me il be great mum and not to worry about the body stuff, its all natural and will only be temporary and not important, main thing is me and baby are healthy and that hes here for me no matter what.

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LittlePeaPod · 16/06/2013 09:40

Great thread OP. loved reading the wonderful and positive posts. Grin

My DF has been wonderful. He was a rock when we mc in February even though he was heart brocken. Since our BFP (10+5) I have been really ill (HG) and DF will go to the shops to get anything I fancy even takeaways, whatever time and he never gets annoyed if I can't eat it. MIL really upset me because I have been so ill with HG she thought I was been pathetic and the HG was just all in my head even though I spent time in hospital DF put her straight and told her to keep her nose out and that if she wasn't going to be supportive then we would not be seeing her until after birth because he didn't want me getting stressed and upset by anyone. He keeps saying how in his opinion growing a baby is amazing and he won't allow anyone to show disrespect or upset me even MIL. When I have got upset his been there with hugs and supportive words. We booked private scans because if previous mc and he has attended every single appointment. He normally travels to the Far East every January for two weeks to meet with suppliers (has done every year for 11years) but his already told the suppliers his going in November and then maybe May 2014 because he will be a new dad and I need him here at home.

I love him so much and I know how lucky I am. His a wonderful, careing, thoughtful and loving man. I am so proud of him and he will be a fantastic father..

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Newmum0113 · 16/06/2013 10:08

Aww I'm really glad there are some lovely DPs out there!

It's lovely to hear how supportive they can be. Mine does look at me as if I'm crazy sometimes but holds his tongue and just gives me a cuddle.

Hope we get to keep some positivity going especially as it is Fathers Day after all.

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meg2106 · 16/06/2013 10:23

so glad to see this thread... i m six weeks and honestly not that bad... i dont have morning sickness but extremely exhausted.... DH is always there for me....doesnt let me pick a pin on weekends ...all i did on the weekend was sit in the front of TV, while he took care of the meals and took me out on a walk.... he has always been fantastic..... preg or not.... i just love him so much.... the way he takes care of me shows wat a fanstastic Dad he'll be.... Smile

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NandH · 16/06/2013 10:36

Where did you find such a caring man ? Grin

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amazingmumof6 · 16/06/2013 11:05

and does he have a brother for my sister?

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something2say · 16/06/2013 11:19

Aww w all,your partners sound lovely.

Mine is too. Ai am not pg or anything but he is still lovely to me. Today he has been spooning me in bed and then brought me coffee. He is currently making breakfast.

I am going to Hoover his two bedrooms and landing now tho.....hahah.

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jessw25 · 16/06/2013 12:58

This is a nice thread.

To add to it, am also feeling very lucky to have my DH at the mo. I've been in hospital for 2 wks because of bleeding caused by placenta previa and have 3 more to go (till cesarean) in here. DH has been fab, even better than I anticipated! Texts and phone calls all the time (and he's not a big phone person), sending me silly videos of stupid things our cat does (I am a bit of a crazy cat lady! She's our 'baby' till our first real baby comes along!), surprising me with visits when he's already visited that day, bringing me in food treats, DVDs and books even when I've told him I don't need anything etc, going to shops especialky to get me maternity pads when I run out and getting up early to get to sorting office to pick up my parcels he's missed from the Internet shopping im doing in here. All of this on top of him having a really stressful time of it at work as well so it makes me doubly grateful.

Bump has bought him a Father's Day card to say thank you today for being such a support to Mum, even before he/she is born!

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Drhamsterstortoise · 16/06/2013 13:33

Wow you are all very lucky.I'm very jealous

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