As for life, then there is a huge role played by his family. Try to create for him the most comfortable conditions. Of course, you still will not be able to care for him as it did his mother, but worth to try. Find out what kind of food he likes, and learn how to cook these dishes. Keep the house.
Every man is very important to feel needed. Do not hesitate to resort to his help. The slightest please open a jar or hang new shelf will give him pleasure and improve your mood.
If you do not get enough attention, and you decide to make a loved one to be jealous, you made a big mistake. Jealousy can only destroy a relationship and not cause a warm feeling. PLANT foreign novels too, should not, as most men can not forgive betrayal, and even if she did not exist, you can not believe it. So your simple desire to annoy him a little can result in complete failure.
Special situation in this case is the time of birth. You have to understand that for a man child is associated with excessive liability. Feeling vulnerable, the young dad starts to panic. He tries to minimize contact with the child. And then you have to be wise and give him a little time to reconcile with him. Believe me, he is sure to appreciate it and after a while he pulled with all his heart to the baby and you.