My Husband Didn’t Have the Best Reaction When We First Brought Our Baby Home. I Can’t Let It Go.
A new mother expresses her frustration with her husband's initial reaction to their newborn. Despite his recent kindness, she struggles with feelings of resentment and criticism towards him. The advice column suggests addressing these feelings openly to improve their relationship as new parents.
- ▪The mother has an 8-week-old baby girl and had long desired to have a child.
- ▪She feels conflicted about her husband's earlier snappy behavior despite his recent efforts to be supportive.
- ▪The advice encourages her to reflect on her feelings and communicate openly with her husband about their challenges as new parents.
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Care and Feeding My Husband Didn’t Have the Best Reaction When We First Brought Our Baby Home. I Can’t Let It Go. I wish I could. Advice by Michelle Herman May 23, 20268:00 AM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My husband and I have an 8-week-old baby girl. I wanted this baby for years and am so glad my husband agreed to give me a child. The first weeks were rocky. Popular in Advice This Content is Available for Slate Plus members only When I Looked Through My Husband’s Vacation Photos, I Found Something Chilling. His Explanation Doesn’t Sit Right With Me.
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