I am not sure what’s the norm in your culture but here inmy society taking care of a child is mother's duty and there is nothing like appreciation for her to do anything as a mother. Because it is something she has been designed and alligned to do.
You said your husband helps you in household chores. In my society, this trait also is not that common. Man earns and bring the food while woman do household chores, takes care of kids and man's family (like parents and siblings as joint family is the the norm)
Yes, there were times when I wanted to be appreciated for what I do for my kids buts desires often hurt. I have understood one thing. Whatever I do is because of my l9ve so appreciation doesn't matter. Secondly, husbands are not God. They do hurt with their words, don't understand our situations and hurt us. Forgive them. Something hurts you, explain to your husband at good point of time, in better moods. The way you have explained about your husband, I think he is a loving man.
Good luck
Yes, he's a loving and exceptional husband and dad too. Thanks so much for your wonderful advice and also your kind words too. God bless you.
I wish you very best for your marital and motherhood life