It’s really not that hard ladies, to care for a man when he is ill. Surprise, surprise, you don’t need a nurse’s uniform (though he’d/I would like that) to take care of a sick guy. But you do need love, patience and the knowledge. Nevertheless, we men must be cared for PROPERLY, because prolonging our discomfort will also prolong yours! Oh, and because you love us, that’s why you want to nurture us back to good health.
My following
Step #1: If you notice your man starting to act odd, or if his voice sounds scratchy, or if he seems to be tired, take steps now to nip it in the butt. Get him to the bedroom. It’s ok if you have to bait him with sex. Just get him to go to bed! The only thing worse than a sick, whining man, is a sick whining man who’s also in a bad mood because he’s tired. (You know all about mood swings don’t you ladies? Ha!)
Step #2: Assess the situation. Ask him about his symptoms, and gather supplies quickly. Nausea requires a bowl or a puke bucket. A sore throat means cough drops. You get the idea?
Step #3: Get him set up on the sofa or his favorite La-Z-Boy chair with clean fluffy pillows, a comfy blanket, remote control, spare batteries, chilled glass of H2O and any
Step #4: Provide plenty of bland foods, like crackers, and put them within his easy reach. Also provide ginger ale, tea or fruit juice or any other beverage at his request.
Step #5: Dose him with some Tylenol, Aspirin, or Ibuprofen. Make sure he takes the maximum recommended dose, and encourage him to repeat as often as possible (per package directions, of course). If he’s feverish or in pain, he’ll make your life hell, so try to avoid this. Also, exclaiming, “Poor baby!” seems to alleviate some pain. Plenty of back rubbing also helps, all while wearing that nurse’s uniform. (The school girl uniform is rather creepy!!)
Step #6: Leave the house (or at least the room) if possible. He probably needs the sleep, and you’ll be ready for a break by this time.
Step #7: When you check in on him, enter quietly in case he’s sleeping. Remember, some sick men whine when they are awake. The goal is to encourage as much sleeping as possible. If he’s already awake, though, ask if he needs anything. Refill his drink, fluff his pillow, ask if he needs another blanket, restock crackers, ask if he needs more reading material and get him more cough drops or a cool washcloth. You don’t have to jump at his every whim, but keep in mind that if you’re nice to him now, he’ll be nice to you, too, when you’re feeling under the weather.
Step #8: Don’t harass him. Don’t bring up bills, stuff around the house that needs fixing, discuss anything that has to do with your mother, sister, your BFF, etc. Help him get comfortable, then get away from him. He’s probably already grouchy, so you’ll just end up fighting. Plus, the more you hang out near him, the more likely you’ll get sneezed on or puked on, and end up with the crappy illness yourself.
Step #9: If you think he’s going to need a doctor, make the appointment for him. Many men, for whatever reason, are resistant to the idea. By the time he feels bad enough to actually go, there will be no openings.
You see, it’s not that hard now is it to care for a man who is ill. Geeesh! No need to thank me for my helpful advice ladies, it`s the least that I could do to help you … help your man feel better.
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LadderJockey
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