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Ryan Reynolds: “Your Wife Just Birthed a Human, So Let Her Chill!”
When it comes to labor and delivery, we often focus on the newborns and their needs, but Ryan Reynolds hilariously reminded us that moms need some serious pampering too. During a guest appearance on Late Night with Sam Johnson, Reynolds had some straightforward advice for new dads. Sam, who is eagerly awaiting his first child with his partner Jamie Lee, asked Reynolds how he could support his wife after the baby arrives. Reynolds’ answer? “Just tackle the dirty work, buddy. You’ve got diapers to change and sleepless nights ahead. Your wife just birthed a human, so she’s done her part. Just handle the diapers and all that.”
“A human being just exited your wife, so she’s done enough.” That’s a statement that deserves to be on a t-shirt, don’t you think? I can already picture moms proudly wearing it as they navigate the world in their postpartum gear, trying to heal between diaper changes.
While we often share the sweeter moments of our birth experiences, the reality is that those initial days and weeks are no cakewalk. You’re dealing with bleeding, possible stitches or a c-section scar, soreness in places you never knew could hurt, and utter exhaustion—all while caring for a tiny being who doesn’t understand the concept of ‘quiet hours.’
We like to pretend bouncing back from childbirth is a breeze, but doctors remind us to take it easy for a few weeks for a reason. Bringing a human into the world is a monumental event—not just a minor inconvenience as we sometimes joke. “My body feels like it was hit by a bus, but sure, I can do the laundry.”
Many new moms hesitate to ask for help, often feeling like they have to be martyrs, but Reynolds’ words are a humorous wake-up call to a truth we frequently overlook: a living, breathing human just emerged from our bodies like something out of a sci-fi movie. If that’s not a valid reason to let someone else take on the dirty work, what is?
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In summary, Ryan Reynolds’ advice serves as a humorous yet crucial reminder that new moms have just done something incredible, and it’s time for dads to step up and tackle the nitty-gritty of newborn care.