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KartveliT
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
My Dh does try to help and is involved as much as he can and as much as his work schedule will allow him, plus he takes care of her on some Sundays. the only thing is that he is scared to give her a bath(which I understand,b/c some men are like that) and take her out by himself , I don't know why , don't ask me. 
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
DH is very hands on- he does all baths, picks her up from day care when he is in town, takes her to the park etc. Of course this is only when he is in town which is about half the month.
But I do feel like I am responsible for the nitty-gritty stuff and that can get annoying. I always feed her meals, prepare her bottles for the next day(which includes washing), pack her day care bag, make arrangements for the doctor, sick care, etc.
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| Posted 4/4/08 4:43 PM |
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Matteos-mommy
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
My DH is amazing. He works midnights and I EBF so I do all the feedings. When he is home, he always gets up to change DS. And DHs days off vary so when he is off during the week the baby stays home with him. He never complains and even finds time to clean around the house. I told him when I found out I was pregnant that we would be doing this together.
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| Posted 4/4/08 4:44 PM |
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Gatsbygirl
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
Dh has really stepped up with Connor. He does work looong hours But when he is home he does it all! Feeding, changing, bathing, playing. It's great. I love seeing him as a dad.
I wasn't sure what to expect before the baby was born because Dh is not a baby person, but with his own son he is great 
The one thing he does ask is what Connor should wear if he is dressing him, but that's OK. I like to pick out the clothes!
Now I wouldn't have it any other way!
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johnsae
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
Posted by dediko
My Dh does try to help and is involved as much as he can and as much as his work schedule will allow him, plus he takes care of her on some Sundays. the only thing is that he is scared to give her a bath(which I understand,b/c some men are like that) and take her out by himself , I don't know why , don't ask me.
Pretty much the same for us. It took DH awhile to get the "schedule" down b/c he is gone a lot. I still battle with him over him waking up with her on the weekends....so annoying. He hates giving her a bath too.
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FelAndJon
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
There are things that DH does great: Change diapers (even the poopy ones  ), dress (sometimes I have to pick out the clothes but not always), give milk, put to bed (only sometimes! Other times, DH plays too much and DS won't settle down for him  )
Other things, totally my gig: Dinner time (DH apparently doesn't know what DS eats  ), bath time (yes, even at almost 19 months, DH is afraid to bathe him (again ).
Granted, I am now a SAHM but this has only been so since February! I also joke that I can't leave him ever or DS would be running around naked, dirty and unfed 
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| Posted 4/4/08 4:46 PM |
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Michelle
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
Nope DH is just as involved as I am. We handle different things but it is 50/50. I would not allow it to be any other way, they are 50% his kids too.
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| Posted 4/4/08 4:57 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
I made sure my husband was just as involved as I was from the very start. I find it very frustrating when I see a father letting the mother do all of the work. You're both parents...you both need to do the work.
Of course, I happen to have a knack for getting Lily to sleep when she's upset, so I generally do that. But if it's not working, my husband is in there after me trying soemthing else. No way would I put up with doing everything for OUR baby!
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Bklyngrl
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
Posted by rojerono
It's the HANDS OFF duties that are solely my own. I schedule their appointments, I sign them up for activities, I buy their clothes, I buy their toys, I determine their childcare, I decide what they should eat,
same here. when we are both home we are a team and pretty much share her care equally. only i'm still the cleaning lady etc...
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| Posted 4/4/08 5:04 PM |
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
Liza, based on what you have said I think your DH is doing a good job.
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Lucky
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
My DH is a SAHD during the day so he definitely does his share of the parenting. On the weekends, he takes a back seat, not so much by choice but DD won't detach herself from me. If I am home, I must be the one to feed her....if it's bath time, I must be there. She actually gets me from wherever I am...."come, Mommy". She won't let DH do much when I am there.
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mommy2bella
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
My DH is SUPER-involved...he has lots of opinions and is very helpful in Bella's daily life...
BUT, with all major decisions...healthcare, medicine, dr appointments parenting technique suggestions, clothing and shoes (seems petty, but you'd be surprised), etc that would be me. And as the control freak that I am, I am OK with that. That MAY be because DH and I are 50-50 partnership and I don't feel left alone PHYSICALLY, but mentally it's ALL me.
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Mrs
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
DH helps, but only when I ask him. So yes, he is like a mother's helper.
If she needs to be fed, his first thought is me, but I am BF... so maybe thats not fair Well, I have to ask him to clean bottle, to change diaper.. he doesn't jump up to do it. But I make it a point to ask.. make it a point that he gets invovled with parenting.
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| Posted 4/4/08 9:39 PM |
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munchkinbugs
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
My DH is not involved. He plays with DD, but that is it. No feedings, no putting her to bed, no diaper changes, no getting baby sitters, NOTHING. And it's my fault because I let him get away with it.
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| Posted 4/4/08 9:56 PM |
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octoberbride
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Re: When it comes to the actual "parenting" of DC, do you find DH involved?
I am very lucky - my DH is VERY involved. It's 50/50 with us.
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