we just found out that we're pregnant [7 weeks] and my husband is flipping out!! he won't let me vacuum, or cook, and last night he slept on the couch!!

I love him, but he's starting to freak me out. I asked him why and he said it's because he doesn't want to hurt the baby.

What should I do??

~Kaylee

If he's doing all the housework, I say enjoy it - LOL. As for the paranoia, it'll pass with some time. Some men deny what is going on (it didn't sink in with my husband when we were expecting our 1st until the 20 weeks sonogram that yes, he was going to be a daddy) and other react with "pampering" which can get annoying (my neice's boyfriend is being paranoid about everything, she's thankful that she's due next month and can go back to being "normal").

One of my best friends hubby was like that, and let me just say.. . she was not into it!! lol! I found it slightly amusing from the outside.
He wouldn't (as much as she definitely wanted it!!) have sex when she was pregnant because he was afraid of hurting the baby. Even when she pulled up article after article of doctors saying it was OK!
So you know, sleeping on the couch is a bit extreme and maybe you should have a serious sit down talk with him that it's a bit more cautious than he needs to be. Unless he's radioactive, I don't think sleeping next to you could ever harm the baby :P

Good luck, and hope your hubby adjusts to the situation a bit. Although, like a previous poster said- take advantage of the chore thing! I hope my husband is like that when I get pregnant. lol

Best of luck dealing with Daddy. I am sure watching someone he loves change is hard on a man. But I am sure he will get over it and let you start doing house work again. ick... but until then let him know you appreciate how much he cares.