This page is especially for New Daddies and New Babies! We've got lots of babies on the way and we want to honor each of their families and daddies and mommies that are working so hard in these tough times. May God bless each of these families.
We would love to add an announcement of your new baby born while waiting for Daddy to come home, or announcements of expected due dates. Please email to NewBaby@MarineParents.com. We will not include last names in the announcement. Please include first names, date, time, weight, your state, and any information about how Daddy was contacted after the birth of the baby.
2008 Babies:
November 28, 2008: From Indiana: Mackenzie Suzanne was born November 28, 2008 and lucky her Daddy AJ graduated from Boot on November 21, 2008 so he was home in Indiana when she arrived 3 weeks early! She weighed 6 lb. 11 oz., 19 1/2 inches long and was welcomed by big sister Addison Grace who is only 15 months old! Mom Jessica is going to be a busy Mama till Dad finishes MCT, MOS School and gets his PDS and they move! In the meantime, Nana Sandra is happy to help with two beautiful little girls, especially since she only had boys!!!
November 17, 2008: From Brenda, Proud Marine Mom from El Campo, Texas: Welcome Baby Emily Jo!!! Proud Nana Brenda reports that we have a new baby while Daddy Kevin is serving in Iraq. Emily Jo was born November 17,2008 at 3:56 am weighing in at 7lbs 11oz and 21 inches long. Mommy Melissa was a true champ while giving birth to this new Marine daughter. She is welcomed home by big sister Elisa who is so proud and can't wait for her Daddy to come back home!! Nana Brenda emailed the anxiously awaiting Daddy's SSgt. to get the word to him and also the Red Cross notified him almost 24 hours later. He was able to call the new Mommy who was still at the hospital and even talked to his new baby girl. Nana Brenda is on her way flying out from Texas to San Diego to welcome Emily Jo and spoil her and big sister Elisa while she can. Daddy Kevin still has a few more months in Iraq. What a wonderful Thanksgiving this is for our family!!!
From Maine: Proud Mom Lisa reports a new baby weighing 9 pounds 7 ounces was born on September 17th, 2008 at 1:17 pm. Marine Daddy Woodrow arrived in the states Sept 5th, completed his work on base, and was able to fly home JUST IN TIME for the birth of the baby. He arrived Saturday and the baby was born Wednesday! Talk about a close call!
Webcam birth shown live in Iraq from Buffalo,NY: Proud Aunt Jody reports that Baby MaKayla Rylee was born to Ryan and Elizabeth on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 at 10:06am. Marine Daddy Ryan is deployed to Iraq. MaKayla weighed in at 7lbs 15oz and is 20 1/2 inches long. Her delivery was live via webcam to Iraq. Marine Daddy Ryan was coaching Mommy and was able to see the entire delivery. Aunt Jody would like to thank freedomcall.org for making it all possible.
July 22, 2008: From Tori, Proud Marine Wife Proud Mom Tori reports that Baby Kayden Alexander was born on July 22nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm. Marine Daddy Andrew was in MOS school. Kayden weighed in at 7lbs 11oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Luckily it was during the last week of his MOS school so they let him graduate early and go to his duty station before he got his emergency leave. He was so happy to meet his first son Kayden. His Daddy is now a PFC and we're looking forward to finding a house for our new family.
2006 Babies:
From Arkansas: Baby Savanna was born on December 24th, 2006 while Daddy, Corporal Jesse, was deployed to Iraq. Savanna weighed 9lbs 1.6 oz and was 21 inches long. Daddy Jesse was able to call about 30 minutes after baby Savanna was born. He is a proud father!
Webcam birth shown live in Iraq from Mesquite Medical Center, Texas: Proud Grandma Nilda reports that Baby Dominick was born to Manny and Erica on October 25, 2006 at 2:56 p.m. while Marine Daddy Manny was deployed to Iraq. Dominick weighed in at 7lbs 3oz and is 20 1/2 inches long. Dominick's birth and delivery made history at the hospital. His delivery is the first to be on via webcam from Iraq. Marine Daddy was live for 16 hours coaching Mommy and was able to see the entire labor and delivery. The staff at Mesquite Medical Center wanted the family to share their story so other military families may also have the same experience they were given. Grandma Nilda is the proud mother of Marine Manny.
Click here for television news story on Dominick's birth shared with Daddy in Iraq.
From California: Baby Conner was born on July 15th, 2006. Daddy was there to celebrate his birth but soon after on 8/31/06 he was deployed to Iraq. Conner was 7lbs 7 oz and 20.4 inches long. Daddy gets tons of updated pictures of him. Dad is stationed out of 29 Palms, CA.
2005 Babies:
From Florida and North Carolina: We have a new baby born while Daddy was deployed to Iraq.
Angelina Nicole was born November 17, 2005 at 20:51 pm. Mommy and Baby are doing fine. Angelina weighed in at 5 lbs 7.8 ozs and 18-1/4 inches long. Daddy is currently serving in Iraq. He was notified by the Red Cross and an email message to his 1st Sgt. Daddy is based out of Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, and is from Florida.
Kathryn Elise, born August 15th 2005 at 4:27 weighing in at 7 lbs 4 oz in Beaufort, SC. Daddy Roger was able to call Mommy to find out Kathryn had arrived!
Joshua, a Marine, announced that he has his second son on the way, due June 15th. We look forward to hearing an update any day! Congratulations Joshua, Mommy and little brother!
Our baby was born in Maryland while daddy is deployed to Iraq, however we are stationed in 29 Palms when he is home. Faith Susanna was born May 4th, 2005 at 3:42 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 4.9 oz. and was 20" long. The proud daddy was able to call fifteen minutes after the birth thanks to the help of a few wonderful people who helped me contact him through the BN Sgt.Maj.
May 11, 2003: From Cathy, Marine Girlfriend to Frank from Feasterville, PA (H& S Co 3rd BN 7th Marines) On May 11,2003 Mother's Day. I received a call from Frank at 7 a.m. today, wishing me a Happy Mother's Day. He wanted to know how our little baby boy was doing who was born while he was in Iraq. He said it is hot over there. And he can't wait to come home to hold our son. He sounded really good. He received 2 packages today from me. He said he had to go because other Marines from his unit were making phone calls to their Mothers also for Mother's Day. We talked for about 15 minutes. I was so happy to hear his voice.
The Marine Corps Prayer Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me the wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.
This page is especially for New Daddies and New Babies! We've got lots of babies on the way and we want to honor each of their families and daddies and mommies that are working so hard in these tough times. May God bless each of these families.
