My awesome DH..

[Nettie]

I must admit when I got pregnant, I had doubts about how DH would cope being a Stay At Home Dad.

I worried that he wouldn't be able to tend to the baby's needs, do general housework plus run his own business - AND have time for me (us).

Now, 18 months down the track, I'm finding myself amazed at how well he's doing. He's not perfect (who is??) - the house is still messy (but not dirty), he doesn't get everything done every day - but most people comment on how happy my DS is (and he IS!), DH and I can still have time for ourselves and for us (although not quite as often as I would like!) and our boy fills our life with joy.

I work full-time and find myself in the position that most Dad's do... not sure how I fit in. I recently made the decision to be the 'fun' parent and indulge DS when I can and spend very special time with him on a daily basis. I'm nearly always the one that baths him and we both really enjoy that time. I don't tell him to do this, do that - that's what DH does! Although I still am part of the discipline team, I'm the soft one that he can sometimes smile at and I'll give in! Only on the small stuff that doesn't matter though!

I'm much happier now I've found this 'place' and although I'm usually a control freak - I'm finding myself being able to let go and follow DH's lead.

Note to self: let him know how appreciated he is... hmmmm....

[aussienic]

Awww Just awww.. I know my Dh would love to be a SAHD but work wise it isn't feasible

[beckoes]

my dh thinks that too, hed love to stay at home with DD!!! but he can earn more money than me atm so it is the way it is.
im quite a controle freak too and sometimes relinquishing 'power' is a struggle, but ive really made an effort to not be like that with them. they have their own special bond and its lovely to watch.
Well done to your DH,

[Indadhanu]

Awwww, I know Shel is going to be such a great SAHM too... so glad its working great for your family!

[widdly]

that is wonderful