Hi Chick,

Ok I was in a similar situation to you with me coming home, cooking dinner, cleaning up, making lunches and then crashing on the couch. I handled it this way....now take from it what you will but it has worked thus far with me.

Start of slowly by waiting until he is in a good mood and then asking him to do something like, "Honey can you please take the bin out when you have a chance?"
and then when he does it praise him like you would a Child. say "Honey thanks so much for helping me out, love you!" he will feel appreciated

I also do things like...."Honey would you lift up the washing basket for me and take it to the Laundry...its way too heavy" that will make him feel like he is needed

I also put a special treat in his Lunch Box with a note saying "Thought you might like this...have a great day!"

Sooner or later, he is starting to feel like you need him and want his help...he is starting to feel more in control and before you know it he will just do something to suprise you because he loves when you give him compliments and give him affection.

I know it seems stupid and that men should just "man up" and help when needed but sometimes you need to coax these things out of them.

Also, has he seen the baby on U/S? My DF treated me like a princess the minute he laid eyes on his little son/daughter on the U/S screen....it was like a switch had been flicked to on

Hope this helps in some way!

Blondie xox