Men speak out about their pregnant wives

I think I felt betrayed when my wife told me she was pregnant. I felt like she had got herself pregnant deliberately, yet we had agreed that we would only have one child due to the harsh economic situation. But it happened, and there is nothing I could have done about it. My only wish is that she had discussed it with me, before getting pregnant.                                                                                                                             Jeff

 

My wife never told me her expected date of delivery, when she was expecting our first and second children. Because of this, the birth of both of our children came as a surprise to me, since I had no idea when they were expected. Our first-born daughter came when I was at work. I wish she had informed me that morning before I left for work, that she was not feeling well so I could take her to hospital. Unfortunately, she waited until I left the house, then she called a friend of hers, who took her to hospital. The same applied to our second baby. Now that she is expecting our third child, I would like to know when the baby is due and when her labour starts. I want her to tell me when she’s in labour, because I have been told that this is a very painful and difficult time for a woman, and I want to be there for her. Even though I’m at work, I can rush home anytime she needs me and take her to the hospital.               Eric

 

My prayer is that the next time my wife is pregnant, she doesn’t develop such an intense dislike for me. We have four kids and on all these occasions, I have been forced to sleep in a separate room whenever she is pregnant, because she cannot stand me. I don’t need to be told that she is expecting, as her mood swings always tell it all. I do understand that it is the hormones, but I wish she can try to control them. Can you imagine the last time she was expectant, she burnt all my clothes in the name of being angry with me?                                                                                                                                                                                Benson

My wife is six months pregnant, and what I dislike is the way she makes me feed on the same diet because that is what she craves for. I’m tired of ndengu every now and then. I feel like I am back in boarding school, where we ate the green grams with rice or ugali. The problem is that when I tell her, she gets mad at me and goes without food for the whole day, knowing very well that it is harmful to the baby and to her. I wish she would understand that I’m not pregnant (and therefore don’t crave green grams like she does), and cook something else for a change.                                                                                                            Thomas

I have seen many pregnant women dress very tastefully and I admire them. I thought that would be the case with my wife, but I was wrong. Since she became pregnant, she has lost interest in herself, and doesn’t even bother with grooming. She says she is too tired to bother with her looks and what she puts on. She no longer even applies oil on her skin as she claims the scent is nauseating. I wish she could just put a little more effort and look presentable. By the look of things, I may have to contend with her shabby style until she delivers.                                                                                                                                            Emmanuel

I hate it when all my wife ever talks about is her pregnancy. It has become a (tired) song in the house. I feel like she no longer cares about my feelings, in the name of being pregnant. I wish she would consider that I too have feelings, and wouldn’t wish to have an affair outside my marriage.                                          Titus

I don’t like seeing my pregnant wife dressed in trousers. I would prefer her to put on a maternity dress. She should understand that pregnancy isn’t permanent, and so after delivering she can go back to her trousers. Also I expect her to be jovial as I don’t want my kid to be gloomy; I understand her moods might affect the unborn child. She should also try to be flexible; her pregnancy should not make our lifestyle change.                                                                                                                                                                    Anthony

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