I know I'm guilty of it to but its amazing how often I read on these boards about long held resentments over things which fundamentally seem to be a basic misunderstanding or miscommunication.
This conversation just reminded me of that
I clearly don't know your H other than what you've written about him but I will say something on his behalf in relation to his feelings that day because I'm 99.9% certain its true.
'Claire, the day D3 was born was one of the happiest and at the same time most stressful days I've experienced. There was so much going on that I wasn't able to focus on you in the way I wanted to, but please don't doubt how incredibly proud I was of you and grateful I was for the beautiful daughter you gave me. You were amazing. Thank you'
Both mid 30s, 2 young kids BD 7sep14 XW moved on long ago, now living with OM1 D paperwork in progress