My husband's schedule didn't allow him to help much. He was working full time and finishing up his degree (also full time)so he could get a higher paying job. Our son had colic and cried a lot, and wouldn't take a bottle so I hated to leave him with anyone, including his dad. I had saved up enough sick leave so that I could stay home for six weeks full time, but my son's colic lasted 3 1/2 months and this was one of the reasons I quit working. I didn't think anyone who didn't absolutely, unconditionally love my very loud colicky baby could tolerate his crying spells for any length of time.

I don't think he ever changed even one diaper.