[Emster]

There are many of us at work who became first time parents at the same time, both by adoption and by good ol' fashioned childbirth. As we compare notes, it seems that none of us are immune to changes in our marital relationships (not always for the better) since our precious bundles arrived.

Personally, me and DH spend more actual time together than ever before, we have improved our teamwork like you wouldn't believe, and our house is cleaner (DH does more than he used to). Those things are all lovely.

However...out of nowhere there has been more snipping and misunderstanding (miscommunication??). Seems like on issues other than the baby we are often not on the same page. Could also have something to do with less time and energy for "you know what".

So, I know on a thread quite a while back I ws not as concerned about getting a sitter and making time for "date nights", seems like its important to DH and that I need to be more proactive on this (or perhaps HE does...). Anyway...

is this the experience any of you first time parents have had? Or am I just the exception to the rule?