Connecting with DP before birth?

[kristen1978]

My otherwise wonderful DP, who is usually sensitive and a great listener, has been distant over the last couple of weeks. I know that he's excited, nervous, distracted with getting ahead with work so he can take time off, etc, but it's really hurtful when he asks questions which indicate that he isn't listening to what I'm saying. He just called here from work to ak what the evening plan was (dinner, etc), which is odd because we discussed just that about 3 hours ago on the phone! Grrrrr . . . . .

Anyway, any ideas for "connecting" with DP before the baby comes? I'm due any day, so would love to feel a bit closer to him ASAP.

[kristen1978]

Anyone? Could use a little support here . . . . .

[Jster]

Couldn't read w/o responding! Maybe try to get away from distractions, pack a picnic and spend an evening at a park, or spend some time giving one another massages, talking about the birth and planning for baby?

I hope that you feel more connected before the birth!

[Twinklefae]

Since I'm STILL not in labour, DF and I went out to dinner last night, to have a "last night as just a couple in a sit down restaurant" meal. It was nice. Hopefully you'll find you way to get together!

[mama2walden&luna]

We have a 2.5 year old, so connecting is difficult for us. We have very little time to ourselves, as DD does not fall asleep at 8 like most kids. Anyway, just before DD2 was born, I was feeling the same way. I felt like DH and I were miles apart. But the three days before DD2 was born, we stayed up late and watched movies together, snuggled up under a blanket on the couch with the lights out and some red wine (just half a glass for me). It was nice, just the two of us.

[kristen1978]

Thanks ladies! DP and I hung out all day, and snuggled and napped together this afternoon, which was heavenly. Haven't slept that well in months! I feel quite a bit better.