1. Paint her toes. Just because she can’t reach them, or see them, doesn’t mean she doesn’t want them to look nice. Score bonus points by throwing in a foot rub.
2. Vacuum the floors. Vacuuming never seemed like a difficult chore before, but strap 20-30 pounds to the front of your chest and then try it. The occasional dip to pick up something too big for the vacuum cleaner is what really turns a simple task into backbreaking work.
3. Tell her she looks beautiful until she believes you. Praise every curve on her body. Pregnant women tend to be in shock when it comes to their bodies and the constant changes. Some love the bump, others hate the bloat, but no matter what, we always love compliments.
4. Offer to run errands for her. Getting in and out of the car during those final months is so tedious.
5. Read the pregnancy books so you can understand and converse about the topics she is interested in.
6. Do some research for her. There are so many baby products to buy, and sometimes finding the right one requires quite a bit of research. You can help her out by finding specs and reviews on the gear she is considering. She might even prefer that you pick out some things if she has too much on her plate.
7. Pick up her favorite food. She’ll enjoy the night off from cooking, and if you pick something she’s been craving, she’ll appreciate it even more.
8. Show a little excitement. I know it’s hard to get excited about something when you feel like you’re on the outside and you’re not sure what to expect, but most women will equate a lack of enthusiasm about the pregnancy with a negative attitude towards impending parenthood. They’re going to think, “he doesn’t really want the baby.” Chances are, that’s not true, so make an effort to get excited about the milestones and express your feelings about becoming a father. It will mean a lot to her.
9. Hold her hand. There are two reasons she’ll love this: she’ll appreciate the extra hand when she’s feeling a little wobbly and holding hands is just plain romantic.
10. Build something for the baby. It could be as simple as putting the crib together to crafting a toy box. Investing time and sweat on something for the baby is a great way to show her how much you love your family. The more she perceives your love for your child, the more love she will feel from you as well. The more love she receives, the more she’ll give. Everybody benefits.