AMY TURNER

Autumn Nelon Streetman and her husband Jamie are preparing to welcome their son Rhett into the world, and they recently shared a unique moment of mutual understanding about the physical challenges of pregnancy.

In a candid and lighthearted conversation, Autumn highlighted the often-overlooked difficulties women experience during pregnancy. Her experience inspired a creative demonstration to help her husband truly comprehend what she has been going through.

“You know, I feel like guys don’t really understand what women go through when you’re pregnant for nine months. Like I can’t bend down and tie my shoe. You know, I’m out of breath when I walk up 10 steps,” Autumn explained.

Determined to help Jamie understand her daily struggles, Autumn devised an innovative approach. With the help of a friend, she taped a 20-pound bag of flour to Jamie, challenging him to complete a series of workouts.

“And so I was like, you know what, Jamie? Let’s let you have a taste of what it’s like to carry around a baby for nine months,” she recounted. Surprisingly, Jamie performed remarkably well during the experiment.

As the couple anticipates the arrival of their son, their playful approach to understanding each other’s experiences demonstrates the power of empathy and communication in preparing for parenthood.

The community is invited to keep Autumn and Jamie in their prayers as they prepare to welcome their precious baby boy, Rhett, into the world.