HELP!

[1sttimefatherat40]

I am a first time expecting father. My pregnant girlfriend is just 8 1/2 weeks along in her pregnancy. She seems to be completely shutting down emotionally towards me. I moved in with her (per her request) about 3 weeks ago and things were fine up to about a week ago. She's short tempered, doesn't talk much and sleeps a lot. She is staying on the sofa and I in the bedroom. I feel she doesn't love me anymore. I tell her she's beautiful everyday. Buy her flowers and small gifts often and cater to her every need. I have not even missed a doctors appointment yet! What's going on??

[Taili2010]

Pregnancy Is REALLY uncomfortable!  Also The hormones taking over our bodies are like little soldiers fighting a war and our bodies and minds are like The battle field. One day The sad and emotional side Is winning, The next day It's The Moody cranky side, and Sometimes We Just wanna be cuddled. Lol. It's craziness I know But We personally cannot help It. With my first daughter I couldn't stand The way her father smelled. He'd come home from work and couldn't touch me Or get near me until He took a shower and He couldn't use The Cologne He would normally wear That I loved. It was terrible. I was emotional and cried over everything and was Also very mean. But Then I'd feel bad For being mean and cry afterwards. I had So much energy to clean All The time after my sick trimester past. This pregnancy has been Nothing But sleepiness and sickness and aches and pains The whole time. I love being around my bf,  No energy to do anything ever. I haven't cried since The beginning, haven't been mean either. I'm actually very nice For being pregnant. Every pregnancy and every woman Is different. The best thing You can do Is continue to be very understanding, Don't take It out on her as hard as It may be and Just try your best to be patient. I know It seems unfair But If You want to avoid stress, drama, fighting, losing a relationship etc, Just let her be princess and u spoil and do whatever u can as much as u can without stepping on her toes. More Then likely a few more weeks from now and things will start getting better. But It might take until after baby comes For everything to get back to normal. As long as u remember It's Just The pregnancy You two should be fine. I know It ***** But like I said We honestly can't help It Or control It. At least She's letting u live with her. I've heard of Some women Who actually kick their husband's out of The house during The whole pregnancy!

[reubaby]

Plus if it helps at all. I got irritated with my dog I had for 15 yrs in my first trimester. Lol! Those hormones really screw with ya. But yes, pillows. I sleep with 4 pillows to try to get some what comfortable. It helps. Also for future references, coconut oil and tummy butter to help with stretch marks. would be good to Start now to prevent stretch marks. I have none so far. also peppermint candies really help with heartburn and nausea if she gets it.

[reubaby]

It could just be she is adjusting to the hormone changes and the changes that are to come. I went through the same thing with my husband, this is my first pregnancy. I was very depressed in my first trimester. Was also sick, so for 2 months I stayed in bed. Didn't want my husband near me at all. Second trimester got better. Just more of a freak out because of how this will change our lives. Now I am in my third trimester, bitchier than no other from lack of sleep and pains from our growing baby. But excited as hell to see her soon. And very fortunate to have my husband stay by my side even though I've given him hell. Hang in there give her time. Keep doing what you can to make her comfortable, loved, and secure. She'll come around. It's just gonna take some time. Be patient with her. That's the key. Good luck! Congratulations!

[hippiemama1]

She's experiencing a wave of emotions because of her hormones. Just be patient and talk to her. You're way more supportive than some other guys and I'm sure she appreciates it. Also, when she sleeps she may be uncomfortable so she's trying to find a way to be comfortable. I don't cuddle with my fiancé anymore so that my back and hips are more comfortable surrounded by pillows. I wish my fiancé would be more patient like you. Keep it up, she'll love you for it!