I came across a post on Be A Good Dad this morning about helping out a pregnant wife who is 39 weeks. While my wife is only a few weeks further away from her due date, I’m constantly trying to figure out things to help her as she slows down, from easing foot pain to just plain doing more around the house.

Two things in particular that BAGD lists seem to be particularly helpful.

Take care of low stuff. Pick up stuff off the floor before she gets around to it. Move the laundry so she doesn’t have to bend over. BeAGoodMom likes to remind us that she only can bend over a handful of times a day. Don’t make her waste those bend overs doing chores.

Take charge once in a while. Instead of saying, “I’ll help with dinner. What should I make?” just make a decision and run with it. Sure she might get sick of Mac & Cheese and frozen pizza but she’ll be happy to not have to make the ever stressful what’s-for-dinner decision every night.

While I often don’t have time to blink before my wife makes food, this is one I should pick up some slack on.

I’d love to hear from the rest of you what things have you done (or had done for you) that really ease the late stages of pregnancy.

Post from: Blisstree

Helping pregnant wives