re: Single Mom, but Married

what worked in our house was aging. Seriously! Cassie just had to get 'older'. My husband was afraid/did not know what to do when she was 'young'. When she was between newborn and 8 weeks, I was definitely a single parent.

Cassie is almost 7 months now and my husband picks her up from daycare more than me!!!!! So, hang in there. I have been there!

Quoting Cassie's Taxi:“ what worked in our house was aging. Seriously! Cassie just had to get 'older'. My husband was afraid/did ... [snip!] ... Cassie is almost 7 months now and my husband picks her up from daycare more than me!!!!! So, hang in there. I have been there!”

Rylea is already 3 months...

My neighbor's husband took 6 MONTHS! She was about to get a divorce then he stepped up hugely. She was literally a single parent for 6 months. Men are just weird like that. They're marital bliss now!

Quoting Cassie's Taxi:“ My neighbor's husband took 6 MONTHS! She was about to get a divorce then he stepped up hugely. She was literally a single parent for 6 months. Men are just weird like that. They're marital bliss now!”

Not to be mean but there is a big differnet between not having your partner help out and or not having your partner around at all anymore.

Quoting ♥ Mellow Yellow &:“ Not to be mean but there is a big differnet between not having your partner help out and or not having your partner around at all anymore.”

In previous posts, I mentioned that my husband (who was around and in the house - we're married, DUH) DID NOT help me out with the baby due to intimidation/fear (real or imaginary). Since then, and as Cassie has gotten older, he has improved greatly. I dont even have to ask for his help now, he volunteers  
what part didnt you understand?

Quoting Cassie's Taxi:“ In previous posts, I mentioned that my husband (who was around and in the house - we're married, DUH) ... [snip!] ... older, he has improved greatly. I dont even have to ask for his help now, he volunteers   what part didnt you understand?”

I understand just fine, thank youbut what don't you understand of what I said....you can't compare the two

I was not comparing the two. We are talking about our HUSBANDS not stepping up and helping out. The OP feels like a single mom and she's married. So did I!

Quoting ♥ Mellow Yellow &:“ I understand just fine, thank youbut what don't you understand of what I said....you can't compare the two”

How can you not compare the two??

If you're in a relationship yet your significant other does NOTHING to help you with your child that's basically being a single parent.

A single parent is one that cares for their child w/out the assistance of the significant other....

Seems to be the same as far as the care for the child, just not your own personal relationship status.