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So my husband indulges my love for tortoises. If I want another one, I’ll ask him and he has never said no. I do the finances so I know when and what we can afford, so he’s never really questioned the money other than “how much is it.”
Well recently, I had a c section for our second child, which meant I was going to be in the hospital for a few days.
I knew that I’d be able to feed the tortoises the day I was going in. But I also knew I’d be there for one full day and be released the next day. That meant I needed my husband to feed the tortoises the one day.
No questions, he said ok... well, ok one question - what do I need to do.
I give him serious props. He followed me outside the morning I went in and watched me feed everyone - how much and what foods. Mind you it was 4 AM when we did our tutorial and he was surprisingly awake and paid close attention. He knows how much they mean to me.
Anyway, I just wanted to brag a little. I’ve had most of my tortoises before my husband. He’s always been supportive of my love of reptiles.
Now, he did tell me this past week that he doesn’t tell his coworkers about my tortoises. He says it’s too complicated to explain, and he doesn’t want me to look weird. He’s in construction so his buddies typically don’t have spouses which odd hobbies. I mean in my own family, I’ve always been the weirdo with all the strange animals.
Sorry drug that out. I’m postpartum and just needed to talk to someone other than a newborn and toddler.
How are your spouses with your babies? Do they help or just watch from afar? Do you have any stories about your spouses stepping up when you need them?
Well recently, I had a c section for our second child, which meant I was going to be in the hospital for a few days.
I knew that I’d be able to feed the tortoises the day I was going in. But I also knew I’d be there for one full day and be released the next day. That meant I needed my husband to feed the tortoises the one day.
No questions, he said ok... well, ok one question - what do I need to do.
I give him serious props. He followed me outside the morning I went in and watched me feed everyone - how much and what foods. Mind you it was 4 AM when we did our tutorial and he was surprisingly awake and paid close attention. He knows how much they mean to me.
Anyway, I just wanted to brag a little. I’ve had most of my tortoises before my husband. He’s always been supportive of my love of reptiles.
Now, he did tell me this past week that he doesn’t tell his coworkers about my tortoises. He says it’s too complicated to explain, and he doesn’t want me to look weird. He’s in construction so his buddies typically don’t have spouses which odd hobbies. I mean in my own family, I’ve always been the weirdo with all the strange animals.
Sorry drug that out. I’m postpartum and just needed to talk to someone other than a newborn and toddler.
How are your spouses with your babies? Do they help or just watch from afar? Do you have any stories about your spouses stepping up when you need them?