He doesn't fancy you now that you're pregnant!?!?!? :eek:
Oohh, Ryn, that's brutal! Of all the times that you need your husband's love and attention, emotionally and physically, being pregnant is probably the greatest! (at least, that's the way I felt.) I needed him to still find me attractive, and to tell me that I was beautiful when I felt like I was huge and fat.
Is there any chance that your DH is feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the whole pregnancy/parenting thing? It might not be you at all, just his insecurity about the whole situation. He might feel like he can't touch you, or that you are not interested in any physical contact anymore. Can you talk to him? Can you ask him for a date, and then order something in, and stay at home and sit on the couch together and talk? It sounds like both of you are getting hurt, and it won't get better unless you talk. Maybe if you tell him that you will just listen, and not comment or respond to anything that he says - at least then you will know what's inside his head, and how he is feeling. Then maybe the next night, or in a couple of days, ask for your turn.
There are also some great books for dads-to-be, with varying styles - some are serious and factual about pregancy, and some are pretty funny. Maybe you could find one that might appeal to him, and see if it helps him know what to expect and how to best help you, and how to cope with the whole thing.
I have had times too, where I felt like everything my DH did was thoughtless, but we always work it out and things are better than ever after that. Once you've felt the "cold" for a little while, you appreciate the warmth that much more! Ryn, honey, it sounds like you really need to spend a little time talking to your man, 'cause you don't sound very happy, and my guess is, he isn't really, either. Pregnancy puts a big stress on a relationship, because it changes the way that you relate to each other. You were simply lovers before, and now you will be parents. It can be hard to adjust to the change, but believe me - things will be great again. Please talk to him! Let him know (in a loving way) that you are feeling alone and you need him, and try to get him to open up to you about his issues.
Maybe I've overreacted a little, but those would be my feelings, if I felt like my DH was not looking forward to the baby with me, and if he didn't support me in my needs, and didn't seem to want to touch me when I was pregnant. I really hope that you get a chance to have some time with your DH and I'm sure you'll be able to remember the good things about him again.
All the best.
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