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Hi Martin,
Don't worry, this could just be the first trimester tiredness.I would get up at 7am and then need a nap by 9am. It didn't matter if I wanted to be up or not I just kept falling alseep. On the way to our first baby shopping spree I fell alseep in the car. I had been excited, but it didn't matter.I was only able to do one or two chores a day. The laundry made me sweat and doing the dishes was exhausting. Everything got better by the 15th week.I still needed extra sleep, but I was less exhausted. If I were you I would pick what things were most important to have done around the house. Talk with your wife and ask her how you both can get these things done in the day. She might be able to cook dinner and do dishes if you take on the shopping. Similarily she might be able to stay awake when you are home if you tell her it's ok to sleep when you are gone. You aren't a bad husband if you are confused. Just realize she is confused about all the changes also (hormones!). She is not trying to trick you or lie to you.She wants you to think she is a good wife too. Be there and accept the chaos for a few months. Visit the doctor with her and you can both express your concerns together. That way the doctor can tell you both what is normal and what may require special work.
good job reaching out!

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