does it mean he doesn't care?

It's all new to him just like it is to you..And fact is alot of men don't help out with the first child as much as they do the with other children you have..My husband barely did anything to help me with our oldest..

I think he was to scared to..With the other two, he helped out alot more..

Does he watch you alot when your taking care of the baby?? If he does, then he's probably trying to see how you care for the baby..He's learning..

I think you should just ask him..

Like alot of men, they want to keep their regular routine. He is being very selfish. Whether he likes it, or not you have to confront him on how you feel about the way he is treating you and the baby. You have to ask him alot of questions. Is he happy that you have a baby? Does he love the baby? Did he expect it to be this much work? Does he love you? What would he like to change in his life right now?

Whatever you do, don't turn this into a fight so it looks like the baby is going to cause problems now. That baby is innocent. You both are so lucky and you both have to appreciate bringing a new life into this world and happily wanting to take care of the baby together. Make sure, he was ready to do that. If he wasn't, it's too late now. You both have a big responsibility and you have to find out if he really knows that. If he doesn't want to act like a man and take on his responsibility, it will only cause problems. That will definitely show that he doesn't care, because he sounds immature and maybe you moved too fast.

Regardless, don't ever let it affect the baby, because you will get it back in the future. "You get out of this world, what you put into it". Stay strong and Good Luck.

Congratulations by the way. This is a new adjustment for the both of you.. and maybe he is nervous. Have you tried talking to him. Tell him how you feel and let him know that you would like him to help you out more. He may be scared of holding the baby. Some guys don't know how to hold a baby, much less change a diaper. I feel communication is the only real way to resolve any issues. And be careful if you ever feel depressed because you can be at risk for post partum depression.

Relax, some men don't have any experience with babies. And they just assume women have the "instincts " to do all of the caretaking. Give him the opportunity to hold the baby when hes asleep, or before he starts crying while you fix a bottle. Or even just lay the baby next to him so he doesnt feel nervous around him. And DO NOT accuse him of not caring about you or the baby. That will alienate him even more. Don't worry, give him time, he'll come around.

Does he have any experience with children, specifically infants? Many men are afraid they will hurt the child or are afraid of doing something wrong. Maybe he just doesn't know what to do, or feels like he is in the way...

Frankly though, we don't know. And you now have a child with this man, so you need to also have conversations skills with him as well.

But your feelings may also be hormonal. Those this is completely normal, don't take it out on him. Having a child is extremely overwhelming for new mothers, but its overwhelming for fathers too.

Congrats on the new baby.If this is his first child than maybe he just doesn't know what to do.I would rely on family to help.Maybe you guys should take turns like one night is your night one night his.Maybe you guys could have some family member to stay the night with you so that both of you guys could sleep.If he doesn't want to help with the baby when he works than what about his days off.Men tend to do well with older kids so don't give up on him.Also watch your depression so that it does not turn into post partom depression sometimes that requires meds.Best of luck

I think he loves u and the baby boy the same but i think he a little scared because a new change in life, he not used too it. But it takes a little time to get used too it, After a week or so i think everthing will be fine.

Well geeze you're the one on maternity leave. You are also the mother of this child. Right now it's YOUR job to tend to this child. Your boyfriend's "JOB" is to make sure you are finanically supported. Or would you rather HE take maternity leave as well and stay at home all day with you and the baby so you can have NO money coming in? Good grief give the guy a break! It's going to take awhile for him to adjust to being a father. With your whining it sounds as if YOU don't care about HIM.

He is overwhelmed like you.

It's only been ONE FREAKIN' WEEK. This is a huge adjustment for both of you.

Next time you get pregnant be married to the guy first.