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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband couldn’t even name my child’s dr. Or dentist. Or orthodontist. Or probably even the vet. [/quote]

This is my experience so from going from this to the opposite is a leap. [/quote]

[quote=Anonymous]Glad I posted this on here and see it's normal and even necessary in some families for DH to do these types of things.[/quote]

So, a couple things. First, I does not at all sound like you are planning to "do the opposite" which would be flipping from your husband playing no role in day to day parenting stuff to you playing no role in day to day parenting stuff. Expecting that he takes his child to a medical appointment now and then is a small step.

I would guess that it is the norm for most dads to be involved. How involved will vary but I would really raise my eyebrows at a father that can't name the pediatrician.

What works for us is pretty clear division. So, my husband knows the dentist, takes the kids, gets dental forms filled out when we need them. I am a capable adult so if something were to happen to my husband or if something were to happen with the kids teeth while he was away, I know where they go, I know how to make phone calls, I could address the issue.

I take the lead with the pediatrician, well visits, and the majority of specialist visits. And with teachers too. I probably do more in regards to the kids but my husband has his own other jobs that allow our lives to run.

I get the SAHM thing set some specific dynamics but those are changing. Feel empowered to reframe your roles.[/quote]

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