The room was full of pregnant women with their partners. The class was in full swing. The instructor was teaching the women how to breathe and was telling the men how to give the necessary help and assurance to their partners at this stage of the pregnancy.
She said, "Ladies, remember that exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. It strengthens the pelvic muscles and will make delivery that much easier." Just pace yourself, make plenty of stops and try to stay on a soft surface like grass or a path."
She looked at the men in the room, "Gentlemen, remember -- you're in this together. It wouldn't hurt you to go walking with your partner. In fact, that shared experience would be good for you both."
The room suddenly got very quiet as the men absorbed this information. After a few moments, a man named Chuck at the back of the room slowly raised his hand.
"Yes," said the Instructor.
"I was just wondering if it would be all right if she carries a golf bag while we walk?"
She said, "Ladies, remember that exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. It strengthens the pelvic muscles and will make delivery that much easier." Just pace yourself, make plenty of stops and try to stay on a soft surface like grass or a path."
She looked at the men in the room, "Gentlemen, remember -- you're in this together. It wouldn't hurt you to go walking with your partner. In fact, that shared experience would be good for you both."
The room suddenly got very quiet as the men absorbed this information. After a few moments, a man named Chuck at the back of the room slowly raised his hand.
"Yes," said the Instructor.
"I was just wondering if it would be all right if she carries a golf bag while we walk?"
Heh. You inadvertently conjured up memories o' me bein' the OLDEST guy by far (at 52) in the Lamaze class I was... ahem... "required" to attend. And here I thought I could wipe that particular memory out...
ReplyDeleteBuck, I know a man that was a couple of years older than you was. And I know your "required to attend" was by force :)
DeleteNow that was sensitive.
ReplyDeleteSome men just have that sensitive side. :)
DeleteTiger Woods flashed in my mind..
ReplyDeleteI had that same flash Supi but it was followed by a golf club upside his head :)
DeleteGreat idea !!! Same idea as when I washed my car on the lawn during a drought.
ReplyDeleteOdie, When are you going to wash my car?
DeleteLOL, and is he still alive???
ReplyDeleteNFO~ After that question I'm betting she didn't spring for a stroller, he's a baby carrier now. :)
DeleteTo which the doctor would reply. "Now be a true gentleman and carry her golf bag for her. You also need plenty of exercise as you seem to be gaining some sympathy weight there too buster."
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