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MrsBurgos09
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Erica
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Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
So for the 1st time dads ... Anyone's new baby just fuss a lot with dad?
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Posted 3/9/13 5:40 PM  |
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Journey33
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Re: Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
My DH fusses a lot with the babies. 
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| Posted 3/9/13 6:52 PM |
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PregowithTwins
My boys turned 8
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Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
Baby has to get used to him holding him....Just keep pushing it & baby will come around. I Have twins & they had to get used toit as I just couldn't hold both
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| Posted 3/9/13 8:01 PM |
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NewMrsG
Love my GiGi
Member since 12/11 1442 total posts
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Mrs. G
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Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
She is good with him to get fed, changed, and dressed. But not always to be soothed. He's always saying she doesn't like me. I keep reminding him yes she does but she needs the comfort of mommy right now and that will all change I'm sure!
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| Posted 3/10/13 3:50 AM |
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RSquared0907
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/12 712 total posts
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RJ
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Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
Yup and my DH is convinced DD hates him. Even after 3 mo, he's still very anxious and slightly awkward around her. I'm sure she senses that and that contributes to her fussiness. I'm not too worried though, eventually this will pass and everyone will be comfortable with each other.
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| Posted 3/10/13 8:47 AM |
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ANR1211
My loves
Member since 2/11 2131 total posts
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A
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Re: Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
Posted by NewMrsG
She is good with him to get fed, changed, and dressed. But not always to be soothed. He's always saying she doesn't like me. I keep reminding him yes she does but she needs the comfort of mommy right now and that will all change I'm sure!
This exactly! DH has to calm down when trying to soothe him because the baby can tell when DH is stressed and then can't calm down! This needs to change because DH will be the primary caregiver when I go back to work in a few weeks!
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| Posted 3/10/13 11:06 AM |
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FergieK
Loving my girls
Member since 7/09 2533 total posts
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Fergie
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Re: Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
Posted by RSquared0907
Yup and my DH is convinced DD hates him. Even after 3 mo, he's still very anxious and slightly awkward around her. I'm sure she senses that and that contributes to her fussiness. I'm not too worried though, eventually this will pass and everyone will be comfortable with each other.
DD is 9 mo almost and he still says the same thing. I could see/feel his frustration when she was younger and he would try to soothe her. If I could feel it she could feel it and it wasnt helping her relax. Hes gotten better cause I BF and I was always with her. I keep reminding him there will be a time when she wants him only not me..
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| Posted 3/10/13 11:53 AM |
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Strawberry2468
It's summatime
Member since 3/09 4739 total posts
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Christine
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Re: Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
I think women just hold babies differently so it's more comforting. DH has been great with out girls since day 1. I'm with them most if the time so they will look for me more and DH will say they don't like him. But after he has them on his 2 days off they turn from me to look at him. There are times I have to direct him if i hear them crying because he just doesn't pick up on their ques yet.
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| Posted 3/10/13 2:19 PM |
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DRMom
Two in Blue
Member since 5/05 20223 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
Babies always look for Mama in my house. I was always the one who got up with them at night and did most of their feeding and changing. He just needs to keep at it. If shes fussy, sing or make funny faces. Hold her in different positions etc. Mom's dont have any special tricks we are just creative
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| Posted 3/11/13 10:04 AM |
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buttercup
St. Jude pray for us...
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Re: Anyone's DH struggle with the baby?
DD started show affection to DH close to 8 months or so.. maybe even later To this day.. I'm #1 in her books  He was fussy too.. no issues changing or anything but when she cried at night and all.. he was like.. i don't know what to do.. blah blah.. its much better now
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| Posted 3/11/13 10:41 AM |
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