When Stephanie got pregnant, it was important to her and her boyfriend, Jason, that they get married before their daughter was born. Last week, they were scheduled for an ultrasound when the doctor realized Stephanie was already in labor! The baby would need to be delivered via C-section that very day — but first, they needed a wedding.
With just an hour to spare, the hospital staff leapt into action. A physician, obstetrician, and gynecologist banded together to give the Texas couple the best wedding possible, all while tending to the soon-to-be mommy. They plucked roses from an employee's desk, used a blue ribbon for something blue, and one staff member lent Stephanie a string of pearls. A nurse played the wedding march on a cellphone and even agreed to be the baby's godmother. As Stephanie sat perched on an exam table, the hospital chaplain conducted the ceremony that was attended by the joyful hospital staff.
After they were declared man and wife, Jason turned to Stephanie and proclaimed, "Let's have a baby!" Stephanie then happily hitched a ride to pre-op in a wheelchair with "Just Married" scribbled on the back.
A few hours later, Sophia was born at 6 pounds, 3 ounces.
These new parents had no idea that the day they welcomed their daughter into the world would also be their wedding day. But thanks to their awesome medical team and positive outlook, this family made it all happen. Sometimes, life really does throw us curveballs. It's how we handle them that matters most.
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Stephanie and Jason wanted to get married before they welcomed their daughter into the world. They went in for a routine ultrasound when the doctor realized Stephanie was already in labor! The baby would need to be delivered via C-section that day. With an hour to go, Stephanie and Jason needed a wedding — and fast!
Before they knew it, the hospital staff banded together. They plucked roses from an employee's desk, used a blue ribbon for something blue, and one staff member lent Stephanie a string of pearls. A nurse even played the wedding march on a cellphone!
Stephanie was led into an exam room at the Texas Children's Pavilion for Women where Jared awaited his soon-to-be wife. She sat perched on a table as the hospital chaplain conducted their ceremony, surrounded by the staff.
Now, it was Baby Time! Stephanie hitched a ride to pre-op in a wheelchair with "Just Married" scribbled on the back. Talk about making it work!
A few hours later, baby Sophia was born at a healthy 6 pounds, 3 ounces.
Unsurprisingly, this was the first time a wedding has been performed at the Pavilion. Stephanie and Jason say it was the best, most happiest day of their lives.
