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Stepdad in Tears After Discovering Stepdaughter’s Baby Shares His Name
A stepdad baby name surprise brought one devoted father figure to tears when his stepdaughter named her newborn after him.
First-Time Grandmas Meet Newborn Granddaughter in Tear-Filled First Encounter
Two moms-of-only-children share a tear-filled moment when they meet their first grandchild, baby Monroe, and react to her “perfect” arrival.
Stepdad Who Raised Her Since She Was a Baby Left Speechless After Stepdaughter Names Newborn in His Honor
A stepdad who raised his stepdaughter since infancy was moved to tears when he discovered she named her newborn after him.
Aunt’s Colorful Cannon Fail Unveils Baby’s Gender in Most Unexpected Way
An aunt accidentally fired a pink powder cannon into her face during a gender reveal, leaving her family in stitches and confirming it's a girl.
Grandad Who Beat Cancer to Meet Newborn Son Breaks Down When He Discovers He’s Named After Him
A grandpa who beat cancer broke down in tears when he learned his newborn grandson was named after him in a surprise reveal.
Committed Stepfather Gets Tearful Valentine’s Day Surprise: He’s Becoming a Dad
A stepdad who believed fatherhood wasn't in his future is emotionally overwhelmed when his wife surprises him with unexpected pregnancy news.
Mom Flies Cross-Country for Tearful Surprise Ahead of Daughter’s Gender Reveal After 9-Year Wait
After 9 years trying, a woman gets a tearful cross-country visit from her mom right before her gender reveal surprise.
Dad Opens ‘Late Birthday Present’ To Discover News He’s Set To Be A Grandpa For First Time
A dad "almost passed out" from shock when he received a late birthday present revealing he was set to become a grandpa for the first time.
Viral Grandma Gets Unexpected Pregnancy News During Outfit Try-on
The 92-year-old social media star, known for her unfiltered fashion critiques, is left speechless by her granddaughter's surprising reveal.
Mom Uses Prank Pillow Of Face To Help Baby Sleep
A mom devised an ingenious hack to comfort her newborn baby who struggled to sleep without her nearby – placing a pillow of her face she’d previously bought as a prank next to the 10-week-old.