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Amerigo Vespucci

(30,885 posts)
Tue May 15, 2012, 10:10 PM May 2012

PHOTOS: Soldier makes it home on 24 hour leave less than 2 hours before the birth of his son

Soldier makes it home just in time (4 Photos)

May 15, 2012 | Author: John | In: Awesome, High-Res, Kids

http://thechive.com/2012/05/15/soldier-makes-it-home-just-in-time-4-photos/

This is my best friend, Adam. His child had been in an improper position for birth for weeks and the doctor told them that their child had less than a 5% chance of turning (breeching).

Two weeks before her due date, Adam and Rebecca were informed that the baby had finally turned. To avoid further complications they had to induce labor. One problem, Adam was not scheduled to be home on leave for 2 more weeks.

Unknown to Rebecca, Adam went to his superiors and asked for 24 hours. He got it.

Adam made it home less than two hours before the birth of baby Owen. Chive, I'd love it if you could share this moment with the Chivers. God Bless the USA and the men and women who fight for its freedom. Oh, and Chive On!







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PHOTOS: Soldier makes it home on 24 hour leave less than 2 hours before the birth of his son (Original Post) Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 OP
Beautiful malaise May 2012 #1
Such touching pictures. Too bad anyone has to miss their childs birth. Damn these wars! nt Auntie Bush May 2012 #2
Good Looking Family ... lucky kid n/t cr8tvlde May 2012 #3
that happened to my niece and her husband. ejpoeta May 2012 #4

ejpoeta

(8,933 posts)
4. that happened to my niece and her husband.
Tue May 15, 2012, 10:28 PM
May 2012

He got back just in time for the birth of their daughter who is now 2. He had two weeks though I believe.

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