A new mom recently hit the internet with a hilarious story about her husband’s antics during her labor that has left many in stitches.
While partners usually comfort their loved ones during childbirth, Emily Gomes, 26, found her husband, Roberto, 31, caught up in a different kind of moment. As Emily was preparing for her cesarean section, Roberto decided to take a quick detour to capture some memorable photos of himself in his hospital attire.
Before entering the operating room, Roberto had to put on a full protective suit, hair net, and face mask. Feeling like a painter, he couldn’t resist the urge to strike a pose for the camera.
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Emily learned about the amusing photos from her mom a week after giving birth. She commented, “I was honestly not surprised by his weird request. I thought the pictures were hilarious!” Her laughter grew when she realized everyone in the operating room was curious about Roberto’s whereabouts while he was off posing for the camera.
Roberto believed Emily had no idea about his photo session until she revealed she had seen them. His reaction? Pure disbelief followed by laughter.
How Did TikTok React?
On August 9, Emily shared the pictures on TikTok (@craftsbyemilyg), and they quickly went viral, racking up over 351,000 views and 26,300 likes in just days.
Viewers couldn’t get enough of Roberto’s quirky priorities, leading many moms to share what their partners were up to during their own labors. After their son arrived, the couple continued to document their adventures, but Roberto’s pre-birth photo shoot undoubtedly stands out.
With over 100 comments flooding the TikTok post, viewers praised Roberto and poked fun at the unexpected photos. One user humorously remarked, “when you said painter, I was thinking Van Gogh, not Sherwin Williams.” Another added, “the last picture is pure gold.”
A third comment shared, “My husband was sending my mom and sister selfies of him drinking juice to try and avoid passing out.”