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After Seven Miscarriages, Military Husband Makes Secret Journey to Attend Wife’s Ultrasound
A pregnant woman, who had suffered seven miscarriages, was left in shock when her military husband secretly traveled home for her ultrasound.
Newborn ‘Taps Out’ Army Dad in Emotional Reunion
A soldier was stunned when his 10-day-old son tapped him out at graduation after his wife secretly drove 10 hours to surprise him.
Nursing Graduate Carries Baby Across Stage After Juggling School, Work and Military
A nursing graduate carried her baby across the stage after juggling military service, two jobs, and a high-risk pregnancy during nursing school.
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.