/\ What Possum said -- omg can you imagine how Inconvenient he'll likely find a newborn's need for calm & quiet? not to mention (lol, sry) his potential for frustration when babbykins cries & otherwise disrupts his 'watching habit' ? Ay yi yi

Had this exact issue years ago w/ex, including pregnancy (& then newborn, toddler, etc Added benefit (sarcasm/snark):I worked opposite shifts from him : 2330 to 0800 in a v busy hospital; and WHEN he worked he had day shifts. Bad enuff trying to sleep during daylight whilst the rest of the world is up and making construction/traffic/doorbell/general racket loudness, but ex-h was LOUD guy who needed a whole lot of attention; I'm an Aspie-lite who can't stand loud/bright/overwhelming emotions & noises. Yay. :/ Match made in WTF-land, for sure. sigh

Is your guy at all amenable to discussing the expectations each of you has? Not just for the relationship in general, but for day-to-day "This is What I Need In OrderTo Have A Manageable Life!" ?

Sometimes it helps to do it in written form, read each other's, and then wait a bit to discuss it. Keeps this a bit more thought-full, and less likely to become explosive, imo -- if that's an issue. Sometimes it's difficult to feel that we've a RIGHT to ask for what we need for our own health & peace.

Absolute Bottom LINE: You are entitled to feel safe* and respected in your own home.
* safe= including mentionally and emotionally secure from preventable (egregious) environmental triggers. IMO anyway.

Very best to you,

Chyia, BTDT and sincerely feel for you

P.S.Also -- lolol @ you, Tripp and Lefty -- you both, as always, rock.