The ridiculous world of pregnancy apps

Being a 'first time father to be' I though to myself "Hey, I should get a pregnancy app or two to help with the process," and while I have learned some things that I did not know before I am frankly appalled by their apparent views on dads.

As some of you probably already know these apps give you a daily and weekly information post, most of which are directly targeted to the mothers to be. Once in a while they post something directed towards the father's, and let us just say, these particular posts paint a very unflattering image of all the fathers and fathers to be out in the world.

To show you just what I am talking about, here is yesterday's remarkable post from Baby Bump...

"Just for Dad: I'm Interested...
When your significant other is pregnant, perhaps one of the best ways to show your support is to take an active interest in her. Even if she's talking about how the baby's foot was kicking her bladder (again), stop and think about how important these topics are to her. It's obvious that when the baby kicks her bladder it is very annoying to her, and her telling you about it makes her feel somewhat better. And when she goes on and on about baby names, that means she wants your input, too. So instead of responding with "uh huh" s and "hmm" s, make an effort to comment, provide your feedback, or ask questions. You may get a very stunned-yet very happy-response, and you'll both get a boost of confidence at serving an important role in each other's daily lives."

My first and simplest response? "DUH!" I'm about to be a father for cripes sakes! Plus, you know...I love my baby mamma; that is in fact why I married her and am having a child with her. I want to know how she is feeling all of the time, and be there to help take care of her. I also am certainly going to be involved in the naming of, and all the other things involved with, our child.

I can't be THAT different than the other expectant fathers out there. These apps just seem belittling and give fathers to be no credit at all.

Thanks for listening {end rant}
~Father Finally