Reply #28: Another article said HER WATER BROKE.. and she flew home

[SoCalDem]

http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2008/04/alaskan-governo.html

On a 5th child & water breaks..and you fly home from Texas to Alaska..THE NEXT DAY :wtf:

and you know the child has downs..and may have heart related effects that are common..

This story stinks to high heaven..

Originally posted April 18th: Although not due until May 18th, the governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, gave birth to her fifth child today, Friday, April 18th, at 6:30 am. Trig Paxson Van Palin weighed in at 6 lbs, 2 oz when he was born at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

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Sarah, 44, had her water unexpectedly break (just a slow leak of amniotic fluid, she shared) while attending an energy conference in Texas, but checked in with her doctor, was able to stay, deliver a 30 minute speech, and then get on a plane to return to her home state in time for the delivery (which ended up needing to be induced) early this morning. I am not a glutton for pain and punishment. I would have never wanted to travel had I been fully engaged in labor. After four kids I knew what labor felt like, and I wasn't in labor. in this interview she says she was NOT in labor

Sarah said that while she did not tell the pilot or flight attendants that she was 36 weeks along, she did not hide her condition either .The family initially released a statement saying that Trig has "special challenges," but did not specify what they are. However, on Monday, April 21st, they said the baby has Down Syndrome. Sarah and Todd's statement reads,

Trig is beautiful and already adored by us. 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. On Monday, Sarah shared that she "initially felt sad" when hearing the diagnosis. When we first heard, it was kind of confusing. It was very, very challenging.(But now,) it just feels like he fits perfectly. He is supposed to be here with us.

The pregnancy was announced in March. Trig joins siblings Track, 18, Bristol, 17, Willow, 13, and Piper, 7. Sarah said she does not plan to take a maternity leave, but is breastfeeding, will bring her son to work with her, and plans to take some days of for his pediatrician appointments


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