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my wife is pregnant and it seems we argue allot more lately?

My wife is pregnant and is very excited and so am I! We have been arguing more lately though. It seems like no matter what I do to make more money, make her comfortable, or make her laugh is only temporary. Within a days time she is asking for more and it gets me upset. The end result is an argument and I don't know what to say to make things better between us. Any suggestions from experienced couples?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I completely understand where you are coming from. I'm on the other end since I'm the one pregnant. In the beginning we argued alot as well. I was always so worried about do we have enough money, will I be a good mom, will this change our relationship, is he as happy as I am, and nothing he said would make me feel better. He didnt give up on me and awlays was there whether I just needed to vent or relax and cuddle while watching a movie. Just make sure to be her support system and be patient with her.

  • Lily
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    You sound like a really good guy. The answer maybe nothing. When it comes to buying for the child which seems to be a source of the problem. Try sitting down and making a budget together. Schedule times when you plan to accomplish a task and follow through. For example tell her "Next week lets go look at strollers" then go. For women sometimes it is overwhelming dealing with everything surrounding having a baby. Divide and conquer. Also, look into prenatal yoga or aquatics classes. They are usually cheap and only cost 8-12 dollars per class. That way she can connect with other women in her situation which will also help. If you do not want to demand she go to a class. Try going to a doctors appointment with her and ask the doctor if they know of such classes in the area. The doctor will always recommend a pregnant women exercise in a safe group setting specially designed for pregnancy.

    Source(s): Married mommy of three year old
  • 1 decade ago

    It could be first time jitters? That is if it's yoru first child. Some new mothers have a bit more added stress of the "unknown" Or fear maybe of what's to come, the way the body is changing is scary in itself!! There's lot's of hormorns going on, sorry to say you can't change that. If it's just that anyways.

    I know someone who got very upset all the time when they were pregnant, all the time, and nothing ever seemed to make her happy either. Just her mood I guess. Not sure.

    It didn't happen with me, but when I was pregnant for the first time I would get upset, or anxious, nervous, it would come and go. I didn't know what to expect , wasn't sure if I'd be a good mom. But afterwards, I was AOK Things settled right back to place and it never happended when I got pregnant again.

    Hope that helps, why not ask her what's going on? At least it'll have her stop and think of her mood swings?...

    good luck!

    Source(s): mother of three
  • 128333
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Honey, I know it's hard to deal with, but try to be supportive and not argue, even if it seems like she starts it. Being pregnant is difficult. Even though bringing a child into this world brings great joy, it also brings, at some point, pain, suffering and true sacrifice of ones body. Men will never understand this fully (even though they do go through their own emotional issues throughout their wife's/significant other's pregnancy as well). Her hormones are crazy, she is feeling things shes never felt before, and it's hard. I would try going to couples counseling for expectant parents. It will really help your communication skills as well as help both of your explain how yall feel abotu the baby coming (the good and the bad). Good luck and dont be too discouraged! It will all be worth it in the end!

  • I understand how hard it is, my partner and I are going through exactly the same thing right now. What you have to remember is that her hormones are all over the place right now and she's probably scared about the massive changes you're gonna go through, but she can't help it and if she's anything like me, she's far too stubborn to apologise, no matter how bad she feels abut taking it out on you! My partner has a fantastic technique half way through an argument of just holding me and telling me how much he loves me, which shuts me up shouting for a while lol so maybe if you try reassuring her that you're there for the both of them and how much you're looking forward to having a family it might help calm her down and if not, just go for a walk til she's all shouted out lol

    Good luck!

  • Xai
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Hormones, hormones, hormones. I feel sorry for you guys when we ladies are pregnant, especially at the beginning. I was a total cow to my hubby for the first part of my two pregnancies and I'm just lucky that he's a sweetheart and kept his mouth shut and let me get on with it! If you can ride it out, just try not to say anything that will wind her up (tricky I know!) and see it through. She'll come out the other side soon enough and will be her usual self again!

  • 5 years ago

    wife pregnant argue allot

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's called pregnancy hormones. Don't get upset with her, she has a little alien lifeform growing in her stomach, how would you feel?

    Trust me, she will get back to normal after the baby comes. She probably knows that she is hormonal and feels bad about it as much as you do.

  • 1 decade ago

    PATIENCE my good man. Patience and lots of it. Her hormones are going berserk. There's nothing you can do except be patient and wait it out. And please don't try to argue with her during this time, you will not win and she will not forget. You must agree with her or keep your mouth closed. Patience my friend, patience. Fortunately, pregnancy lasts only 9 months or so. Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    My husband and are the same way...it is hormones. Once both of our children were born things went back to normal. Just bare with her, it is a big change physically and mentally one her.

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