Beatlesfan
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Yeah yeah he can annoy me at times (as all OHs can) although I am much more tolerant now Imogen is here...(bigger fish to fry than moan about niggly things). Anyway....before you all get excited about my post title.... he has taken Imogen out for a walk for a while so I can have some space. This was totally out of the blue, I didn't ask or anything. He is such a gem!
As I am on holiday from work (teacher) I generally take responsibilty for LO unless pre-arranged with OH. He is on hols too but doing house stuff (decorating etc.) He does share tasks/routines a LOT and never refuses if I ask him to help out with something altho I always know if he's not keen and we will compromise).
Just needed to share.... I know a lot of gals on here have trouble getting their OH to do their share, but we are lucky in that my OH is around a lot (he is student, starting job in Nov) so we are making the most of our time with Imogen and she has a secure attachment to both of us. It means we have been on a budget the last two years but we knew we wanted a baby where we could spend more time with bubba rather than working all hours for a better car/plush holiday (before anyone flips, I know some families HAVE to have mum and dad working just to live. We are lucky that although we are on one wage, it enables us to live, just not have luxuries). It just feels so nice to have space indoors, usually if I have any time to myself alone, it is shopping (food shopping) or doing tasks out (e.g. shopping for bubba, dropping things off/picking stuff up etc.) I really sympathise with those of you who would like more support from your OH and don't get it, as I don't know how I would cope without mine. We really do work as a team and are very considerate of each other.
I have LOADS to do today indoors (paperwork, sort spare room for mum staying tomorrow..might post another thread about this...) washing etc etc. but it's nice to be on PF without feeling guilty!
Wonder how long I can get away with being on here before getting my ar*e into gear and then miraculously sorting all jobs in half hour????
As I am on holiday from work (teacher) I generally take responsibilty for LO unless pre-arranged with OH. He is on hols too but doing house stuff (decorating etc.) He does share tasks/routines a LOT and never refuses if I ask him to help out with something altho I always know if he's not keen and we will compromise).
Just needed to share.... I know a lot of gals on here have trouble getting their OH to do their share, but we are lucky in that my OH is around a lot (he is student, starting job in Nov) so we are making the most of our time with Imogen and she has a secure attachment to both of us. It means we have been on a budget the last two years but we knew we wanted a baby where we could spend more time with bubba rather than working all hours for a better car/plush holiday (before anyone flips, I know some families HAVE to have mum and dad working just to live. We are lucky that although we are on one wage, it enables us to live, just not have luxuries). It just feels so nice to have space indoors, usually if I have any time to myself alone, it is shopping (food shopping) or doing tasks out (e.g. shopping for bubba, dropping things off/picking stuff up etc.) I really sympathise with those of you who would like more support from your OH and don't get it, as I don't know how I would cope without mine. We really do work as a team and are very considerate of each other.
I have LOADS to do today indoors (paperwork, sort spare room for mum staying tomorrow..might post another thread about this...) washing etc etc. but it's nice to be on PF without feeling guilty!
Wonder how long I can get away with being on here before getting my ar*e into gear and then miraculously sorting all jobs in half hour????
) so I'm about to log off and go and read my book! Me time - woo hoo!
