Posted on 08/29/2008 9:07:40 PM PDT by maccaca
... 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.
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.
Even if it were true, the mom would be covering so the daughter would not have to be "punished" for her mistake, right? I thought that was laudable to the Obama-ites. Or is it only laudable for a teen mother to stay young and carefree when the result is a dead baby?
Holy Water, garlic, mallet and wooden stakes.
It's the only way to be sure.
A) Kids who can toddle still need a parent. Or are you suggesting that once babies can walk, they are ready for government pre-schools? ;)
B) Having a parent full time at home is perfectly possible for this family if they choose, even in "Dick Cheney's House." After all, The Second Husband will be available. And I am sure they could swing a nanny to help him as well.
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