Men Must Step Up!

As I've been working with the idea creating a brand name for What About the Man, looking at copy-writing ideas, and am beginning the process of creating a website, I've come up with some different perspectives for the brand. Obviously, based on the blog we can all see one niche being about "remembering" the man throughout the pregnancy process. This is a lighthearted look at our roles in pregnancy and how society "neglects" us...or so I feel. However, Ladies, here's one for you: change the perspective of What About the Man to be more of "What about the man? Can't he do the dishes, laundry, make dinner, etc.?"

Here's what the latter What About the Man can refer to:
                                                                
1)The reality is that we men can often be wimps and whiners. While pregnancy can create extra burdens for us to bare, we're not trying to get a peaceful night's sleep because we have extra round stomachs with a child inside. We're not prevented from picking up things due to a 25 pound limit, which can prevent women from holding their own children. We're not walking around constantly feeling like we're in a fog, hoping just to keep down our food. So, when a woman asks us, or expects us, to do a simple task she usually does, we should do it. Yes, I've definitely had my frustrated moments thinking, "I'm doing everything," but I'd prefer that over losing my body and feeling uncomfortable all the time.
                                                                

2)I'm not claiming to be perfect (but if you think I am that's ok), and I'm not claiming to know everything (again, questionable statement), but as I stated earlier there are many household jobs, chores, etc. that many women still do, even in today's modern era of the woman's fight for equality. And, unfortunately many men still expect women to play the "house maid" role, even though we have the full capability of her helping her around the house, especially during the pregnancy time. In fact, Men, we might even learn a few things about life outside of our "typical" 8:00-5:00 jobs. I'm going to stay away from the "women's role" debate, but you might gain a greater appreciation for what many of your wives do if instead of sitting down and watching TV while your wife slaves in the kitchen you actually help her, and/or you help with kitchen clean-up. I would argue we should always have this mentality, especially when your wife is pregnant. Women have the right to say/think "What about the Man?" when we are not sensitive to help them or to support them.

Man Advice:
Here's the truth: If we help more around the house and do some of the things we typically think our wives should do, we will benefit in more ways than one. If your wife is pregnant and uncomfortable, this just might be what it takes to relive those "making the baby" moments. God gave us the gift of sex with our spouses, so we need not neglect it.