Alaska governor has fifth baby (a boy named Trig)

Calgary Herald ^ | April 19, 2008 | n/a

[Ken H]

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gave birth to a baby boy early Friday, becoming the second U.S. governor to have a baby while serving in office.

Palin's labour began Thursday, about a month early, while she was attending a Republican Governors' Association meeting in Grapevine, Texas, said spokeswoman Sharon Leighow.

Palin, 44, the first woman to serve as Alaska governor, delivered a keynote luncheon address on Alaska energy issues Thursday before flying back to Anchorage and delivering the baby Friday morning, exactly a month before her due date, Leighow said.

The baby, named Trig Paxson Van Palin, is the fifth child for Palin and her husband, Todd.

[RightWhale]

A little early. Nobody seems alarmed, so probably all are okay.

[rawhide]

Well, at least she did not him ‘Cosine’.

[swatbuznik]

If it was a girl, her name would be “Algebra.”

[Ken H]

From an AP story:

The name Trig is a Norse word meaning "true" and "brave victory," Leighow [spokesperson for Gov. Palin] said.

[rawhide]

Well, at least she did not name him ‘Cosine’.

[Ken H]

If it was a girl, her name would be "Algebra."

Yes, it's a sine of the times we are living in.

[pugmama]

In other articles I read, this baby will face significant challenges.
Not sure what this means, so maybe a good strong name is needed.

[headstamp 2]

“If it was a girl, her name would be “Algebra.”

Algebra!, This is no place for you!

(Courtesy, The Little Rascals)

[pugmama]

In other articles I read, this baby will face significant challenges.
Not sure what this means, so maybe a good strong name is needed.

[TexasNative2000]

Her really difficult child is the one named Calculus.

[Slings and Arrows]

Yes, it's a sine of the times we are living in.

You're going off on a tangent.

[SandyInSeattle]

I guess “Quantum Physics” was already taken.

Glad to hear Mom and baby Trig are doing fine.

(I hope he doesn’t grow to be an overly large child. The other kids will call him Trog.)

[Charles Henrickson]

Other names Palin comparison.

[TexasKate]

I read somewhere that little Trig has Downs Syndrome but it was an unconfirmed report. I’m sure he’ll be a special child and much loved, praise the Lord.

[knuthom]

I read somewhere that little Trig has Downs Syndrome

She is 44. The odds of Downs increase with age, so that is plausible.

[crusty old prospector]

They are my all time favorites. Too bad today we have to endure Sponge Bob and Pokemon instead.

[crusty old prospector]

Arctangent would be worse.

[tgslTakoma]

Trig Paxson Van Palin was born at 6:30 a.m. April 18, 2008 and weighs six pounds, two ounces.

[knuthom]

The Palins have one other son; Track, 18, serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks. They have three daughters; Bristol, 17, a high school junior; and Willow, 13 and Piper, 7.

She somehow managed to keep the pregnancy secret until seven months!
Secret's out: Palin pregnant

[Paleo Conservative]

I read somewhere that little Trig has Downs Syndrome but it was an unconfirmed report. I’m sure he’ll be a special child and much loved, praise the Lord.

Governor's baby arrives early

KTUU.com

April 18, 2008 10:44 PM ET

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - An unnamed source close to the family says Governor Palin's baby boy has Down syndrome. That's according to Anchorage TV station KTUU.

The governor's spokeswoman, Sharon Leighow, would neither confirm nor deny the report.

Leighow says Palin will talk with reporters early next week.

Palin gave birth this morning (Friday) to her fifth child a month before her due date.

Trig Paxson Van Palin weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces. A news release from Palin's office says the 44-year-old governor and the baby are doing well and resting comfortably.

Down syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome. It results in mental retardation, a characteristic broad, flat face and small head and, often, serious heart defects.

Leighow says the name Trig is a Norse word meaning "true" and "brave victory."

And, she says, Paxson is an area that both Palin and her husband Todd feel is 1 of the most beautiful spots in Alaska.

Palin earlier joked about naming the baby Van Palin after the '80s rock group Van Halen.

[cubreporter]

God bless the children.

[TheBigB]

Trig Paxson Van Palin

I loved Van Palin, even when Sammy Hagar was with them...

[Mrs. Don-o]

God bless this child and his “Trig” parents. May they have much joy.

[mountainbunny]

Welcome to the world, little Trig!

[enraged]

Although the pic on your link does not seem so, she really is pretty. ‘specially for Alaska! Ouch!

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

A house divided against itself cannot stand so may they share the common denominator of the bounties of liberty, may the family count their blessings, may all rejoice on this new addition to their family, (fifth in a numeric series).

the name Trig is a Norse word meaning "true" and "brave victory"

And may any illness be "less than" the grace and strength to rise exponentially above it.





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[enraged]

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Pretty at 44!

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[EveningStar]

Trig???

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[AnAmericanMother]

I've known some Downs kids pretty well. They are by and large happy children. He'll be the darling baby of the family and much loved, and he will give more love even than he receives.

[Politicalmom]

I’m having flashbacks to Fletch Lives.

Calculus Entropy: How do you do? I be Calculus Entropy, you be Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher?

Fletch: I be Fletch, Geometry Fletch. She be Miss Trigonometry Ross.

[EveningStar]

From that same story:

Palin and her husband have four other children: a son, Track, 18, and three daughters, Bristol, 17, Willow, 13 and Piper, 7.

[theDentist]

Congratulations Gov!

[JRios1968]

Well, at least she did not him ‘Cosine’.

Their first choice, "Calculus" was a little harder to get.

[MIchaelTArchangel]

She named him after Roy Roger’s horse?!

[JRios1968]

Her really difficult child is the one named Calculus.

Next child should be name Differential Equation.

[EveningStar]

(Click on Image for High-Res)

Governor Sarah Palin

[bannie]

I hope he's good at math! My next kid's gonna’ be called, “Adjective” or “Adverb.” I'm still deciding.

[bannie]

What a beauty!!!

[bannie]

God loves them all.

[x]

The name Trig is a Norse word meaning "true" and "brave victory," Leighow [spokesperson for Gov. Palin] said.

Is somebody in the family of Scandinavian descent?

BTW, Trygve Lie, a Norwegian, was the first head of the UN.

"Trygve" and "Trig" are from the same root, which may be "tryggr".

Now that might be a cool name!

At least for a horse.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Palin family issued a statement that read: "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."

[x]

The Palins have one other son; Track, 18

I'm sure he's a fine young man.

Just hoping his middle name isn't "Andfield."

[ThreePuttinDude]

These kids are going to have their freinds
over all the time with this hot mom

[Rebelbase]

Al Gebra

Are you suggesting she has islamic ties?

[bannie]

Thanks, Kathy. The family will love this child; and he will love them.

[cubreporter]

Amen ... they were brave and trusted in Someone other than themselves.

[ElkGroveDan]

His mother named him Trig? Secant be serious!

[mikrofon]

A toast to the Governor and her family: