Alaskan Governor Welcomes Baby Boy
Alaskan governor Sarah Palin has given birth to her fifth child, Trig Paxson Van Palin, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Centre. The little boy wasn’t due until May 18, but he just couldn’t wait greeting the world at 6:30 am on April 18. He weighed 6 lb. and 2 oz.
Sarah’s waters broke while she was attending an energy conference in Texas, but she stayed and delivered her 30-minute speech before getting on a plane and returning home for the birth. Now that’s dedication!
“Trig is beautiful and already adored by us,” Sarah and her husband Todd said in a press statement. “We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed.”
The couple has not explained what these “special challenges” are, but a family friend has reportedly said Trig has Down Syndrome.
His unusual first name is a Norse word meaning “true” and “brave victory.” The name is a tribute to Trig’s great uncle, a Bristol Bay fisherman. Paxson is a well known Alaskan snowmobiling area which Sarah and her husband Todd love.
Trig joins siblings 18-year-old Track, 17-year-old Bristol, 13-year-old Willow, and seven-year-old Piper.
Congratulations to the Palin family! No matter what these special challenges are, I’m sure they’ll have enough love to get them through!
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2 opinions for Alaskan Governor Welcomes Baby Boy
Denny, Alaska
Apr 20, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Welcome to the world, Trig! And congratulations to Sarah and Todd.
Sarah Palin Confirms Son Has Down Syndrome
May 4, 2008 at 12:05 am
[…] It was rumored when little Trig was born, and now Alaskan governor Sarah Palin has confirmed it. Her newborn son has Down Syndrome. She said she learnt of the condition when she was four months pregnant. […]
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