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I am so sorry for your difficult time right now. This should be a really happy time. Can I suggest seeing the movie Fireproof?? Its at limited theaters. I saw it in Barrington a few weeks ago and they need to make more movies like this... I would also suggest getting the book The Love Dare. I bought one for myself and my sister who is in a terrible relationship but says since shes been doing the book things are getting better. There is a website for psych at www.behavioralpsych.com Good Luck and God Bless!

I sympothize with your terrible situation. This should be such a happy time. I'm definitely not condoning his actions, but could he be depressed? He may need therapy by himself also. If he won't go at all (as many husbands won't), I would still suggest that you go to see what coping mechinisms there are. Sometimes there are ways to change him by changing your own actions. I also suggest the book "The Five Love Languages". Reading this book and taking all the actions you can may be frustrating because he seems to be the problem, but at least you know that you are being the bigger person. For your own sanity, you need to know that you did all that you could to save your marraige before doing anything drastic. Good Luck!

Hi,

I have a great family/marriage therapist in Libertyville..she has been the best thing that has happened to me. Her name is Carol dreyer... off of Milwaukee Road. It is right near the 137. If you can't find her in the phone books... write me and I will find it for you... Good luck and hope things work out for you and your husband.

Hi, Just like the others have said, you are not alone. I too am pregnant with my second child dealing with a depressed husband. It is VERY difficult. I don't have a therapist to share with you, but I feel your pain. My husband too hates his job and his situation, andI too feel like if you can't help then get out. I agree with the others, don't make this decision now while pregnant. This is a time of transition and will change everything, hang in there and wait till after the baby comes and things calm down to make that big life decision to have him stay or go. He might be scared deep down that this baby is coming, not knowing how this will change things. Again, hang in there, I wish you the best.

HI, please know that you ARE NOT alone. I feel the same way,

____@____.com or www.turningtidescounseling.com

she is great, understanding, and in McHenry, private practice

takes insurance or cash discount. It's Turning Tides Counseling ###-###-####

good luck
C.

I had a huge email ready to send and I hit the wrong button and lost it so here goes again.

Your situation is not unlike many many people! You are not alone. He sounds depressed and maybe scared of the impending responsibility. I have a few suggestions.

*research men and how the respond to a baby coming. Maybe write down a list of things responsibilities you both can share when the baby arrives. Be specific...who will wake up with the baby in the night, feedings, who will prepare dinner every night, etc.
*Ask him how he is feeling about his life. Is he scared, unsure, anxious. What are his expectations for the future. What are his dreams and does he feel he cannot accomplish personal goals with a baby coming?
*you start a mommy support group. meetup.com or send out a flier to people in your area in the same situation. This helped me tremendously. you are all going through the same things and it helps to hear that from other mommies.
*you find a hobby that you can enjoy outside of marriage and family. (he does too as long as it doesn't take too much time away from the family time or involve late nights at the bar) I scrapbook and I'm so thankful it's a passion that fills me up. But you need to make it happen because no one will do it for you. Don't thing he'll come to you and say "honey, you have been working so hard raising our beautiful child and being such a wonderful mother, how about I take the baby for the day and you have a day with your girlfriends". Aint gonna happen. you need to take care of yourself. Once you realize that, you will be better off.
* create boundaries for yourself. Get the book called "Boundaries". don't be out there trying to be everything to everyone. It doesn't work believe me I've tried it. no one will ever truly appreciate it and return the favor. You will always come up broken hearted. figure out what you will say yes to and what you will say no to. I wish I would have learned this earlier in my life, I could've been so much happier.
I hope this helps.
J.

Dear Mama to be-
I'm so sorry to hear about your present situation, and want to say, "NO!" it's not okay that your husband is acting this way! Your job is to be his helper, lover and friend, not his second mom. Like someone said before, I REALLY HIGHLY recommend that you two go see the movie "Fireproof" as soon as you can. (It may not be in theaters much longer, so go quickly!) You'll be surprised at how similar your situations are, and how much hope this will give you. As to a therapist, I'd recommend that you call Focus on the Family at (800) 232-6459, or go to their website at www.family.org. They have tons of resources and books, and if you tell them you can't afford to buy them, they'll send them out for free. I know they also have a list of qualified and caring therapists that they can recommend in the area, too. DO NOT give up hope! My marriage was difficult many years ago, and I wanted to leave. But with time and a lot of prayer and work, we've turned things around so that they are better than they ever were before. I wouldn't trade my husband for anyone- he is my dearest friend and soul mate now. So it is possible, my friend, for things to get so much better! God bless you as you try to work this all out.

Hi there:

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. Please know you are not alone. I am a therapist in Gurnee and was forwarded your message by a personal friend of mine who subscribes to this website. The practice with which I am associated is: www.myerscounseling.com Within that group, I would recommend Ann Sumpter or Warren Purkel. Telephone: ###-###-####.

Please do try to talk this out with someone before making any big life-changing decisions! Best, J. Vargas

This will be therapy for both of you, right? Because your husband will definitely need it, too.
I wish I had a name of someone, but I don't. I just wanted to give my support to you. You deserve more than that.

Let me first start by saying I am soo sorry to hear about your situation. Having your first child should be a wonderful experience and it doesn't seem that your husband is helping in that area. Does he always act like this or did he just start acting like this when you became pregnant? All men are not like this, he sounds very lazy and expects you to do all things around the house as well as pay all the bills. You shouldn't be near the dirty cat box when you are pegnant it could be harmful to the fetus. You need to tell him about his ways and what exactly is making you unhappy, his lack of help around the house, his inconsiderate ways ect... Kids are expensive, who is going to be providing for the baby when she/he arrives. Diapers, food, bottles, clothes. He sounds very immature and selfish to me and if he just started acting this way perhaps it's because he isn't ready to be a father and if that's the case your better off without him. I live in the area (grayslake) if you'd like to talk drop me a email: ____@____.com I had similar problems with my ex husband as far as him not helping around the house, wouldn't empty the litter box, I was even on the ladder hanging christmas lights one year when I was pregnant since he wouldn't. He thought life would just go on the way it always had. He never wanted to do anything with his son, said that they had nothing in common. He was a baby for gods sake!!! When I suggested counseling he wouldn't go so I did for myself. Dr Leah Pendarvis out of Grayslake. I couldn't bring myself to leave him since I never wanted to be the one to break up the family. Finally we did seperate when he left me for another woman and our kids were only four and six. Anyway, didn't mean to go on about myself but if you'd like to talk please, email me! I would love to help if possible. ____@____.com

Hello,

I am so sorry that this is happening to you. You sound like a very strong person
and i am sure with counseling, you will be able to make the right decision.

I am sorry to say I do not know a counselor in your area. Do you belong to a church?
Perhaps they offer some counseling. Or your city may have some services they provide
on a sliding scale. Good Luck. I hope you find someone.

Just a thought…is it possible that your husband is depressed or has ADHD? This might explain why he is acting the way he is. If this is not his normal behavior, or how he acted before marriage, it might be something to look into.

I hope you get this worked out soon. Hang in there. You are doing the right thing!

S

Hello. I do not have the name of a therapist, but I did want to write to tell you I am so sorry that you have to be dealing with all of this now, when you are pregnant with your first child. He should be there as a support and encouragement and you need to feel taken cared of when you are pregnant more than ever....it's not just sweet and nice, it's important and it's his job. If he's going through some problems and needs help, then hopefully seeing a therapist together will help you both see each other's sides and help you have compassion and love for each other to replace the bitterness and apathy....so congratulations on taking that step and making that choice before just "giving up" in anger. Best of luck to you with this, and with your baby!