Your last sentence, P-- sounds great.

I am no expert on 'how to play'... my opinion is to show parenthood as a joy and don't expect anything from him. You're probably already doing this.

You could try to liven things up, but that would really not help with your detachment. I say do whatever you can to detach and then focus on bub!

Others might have better ideas.

How is bub doing, by the way?

me, 30
WH, 29
D born June 2010
M: July 2001
Bomb/S: 1/14/10
Done with it all.