Before you read this story, imagine if a man knew what “labor pains” felt like. Can a man handle it better that a woman? Using our imagination, read on …
Mark and Lisa were racing to the hospital, Lisa gripping the car door with one hand and her husband’s arm with the other. “Drive faster, Mark! The baby is coming!”
Mark, in full panic mode, swerved into the hospital parking lot, like he was auditioning for a “Fast & Furious” movie.
Inside, the doctor greeted them with an excited grin. “Perfect timing! I’ve just developed a revolutionary machine; it transfers labor pain from the mother to the father. Would you like to give it a try?”
Lisa looked at Mark, with sweat running down her forehead. “Yes. Absolutely. Hook him up.”
Mark, wanting to be the supportive husband, puffed out his chest. “Of course, sweetheart. I’ve got this!”
The doctor adjusted the machine and started at 10% pain transfer. Lisa sighed in relief while Mark shrugged. “Pfft, this is nothing! Turn it up!”
The doctor hesitated. “Are you sure? The pain can be quite intense.”
Mark flexed his nonexistent muscles. “I’m strong. Hit me with more.”
So, the doctor cranked it up to 50%. Lisa relaxed even more, and Mark sat there unfazed, while scrolling through his phone.
Mark said, “Seriously, doc? This all you got? Give me the full 100%!”
The doctor raised an eyebrow. “You do realize this could be lethal if your body isn’t prepared?”
Mark scoffed. “Please. I stubbed my toe on a Lego last week and survived. Bring it on!”
With a dramatic pause, the doctor turned the dial to 100% pain transfer.
Lisa’s face lit up; she was having the most comfortable labor in history.
Mark? He just yawned. “Wow. Easiest thing ever. I feel nothing!”
Early the next morning, the happy couple returned home with their newborn, still amazed by their pain-free labor experience.
But then, GASP!
There, lying motionless on their front porch, was the mailman.