As a husband, it is interesting how my feelings have changed
as the pregnancy develops. For example, if Rachel had wanted something that was
outside of a 5 mile radius before she was pregnant, I would have gotten it but
probably complained a lot. It’s no secret that I’m not a huge fan of driving if
it is not a necessity. But now I don’t think that way as much. Not that I have
a demanding wife, or that there have been many opportunities or needs to run
out, but in general I find myself thinking a little differently.
Before the pregnancy I might have asked things like “hey can
you go make us some food?” or “while I’m doing this, can you do that?” - not necessarily a quid pro quo type thing
(because I learned early on in marriage that is a love killer), but just a
general request of some service. Again, I’m not saying I don’t still do this on
occasion (this morning Rachel made breakfast while I was cleaning), but it
doesn’t feel the same anymore. Now if I can do it myself, I sometimes regret
asking.
This is nothing to be commended though, because this is what
I’m supposed to do and how I am supposed to feel. If I am improving as a
husband because of this pregnancy than I thank God for that. Hopefully I will
improve in deed and not just thought.
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