Posted on 01/19/2007 7:36:52 PM PST by NormsRevenge
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. - Former POW Jessica Lynch became a mother on Friday, giving birth to a girl whom she named in honor of a fallen comrade.
Dakota Ann Robinson was delivered by Caesarean section at a local hospital at 5:10 p.m. The infant weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, said Lynch's publicist, Aly Goodwin Gregg.
"She's fabulous and fat," Gregg said. "She's beautiful."
Lynch and her boyfriend, Wes Robinson, named Dakota in honor of Lynch's friend, Army Spc. Lori Piestewa of Tuba City, Ariz., who was the first woman to be killed in combat in Iraq. Piestewa's middle name was Ann, and Dakota which means friendship or ally, Gregg said.
Lynch and Piestewa served together in the 507th Maintenance Company from Fort Bliss, Texas. They were roommates there and tentmates in Iraq. Piestewa died and Lynch was captured when their unit was ambushed on March 23, 2003, near Nasiriyah.
Lynch suffered two spinal fractures, nerve damage and a shattered right arm, right foot and left leg when her Humvee crashed during the firefight.
The story of her capture and dramatic nighttime rescue made her an instant celebrity. The 23-year-old Palestine native is now a sophomore at West Virginia University-Parkersburg. Gregg said she probably will take a semester off or take online courses.
While Lynch still has health problems, Gregg said she came through the C-section "like a champ."
"Jessie's doing great, the baby did great," she said. "She's easy to love, absolutely beautiful."
Can't hurt. A class in being a gentleman and having tact wouldn't be a bad idea either. I didn't see monster arms, I saw a pretty girl.
I'm commenting about a photograph. It's a bad one.
Have you ever had a photograph taken of you that you thought reflected on you poorly?
It has nothing to do with being a gentleman.
I've actually taken several photography classes at the college level, so you don't have to 'splain nuthin' to me.
If you think it's a good photo, well, I can understand how different observers have different reactions.
Right on, trussell. There are a lot of FReepers who would benefit from occasional reminders of that.
That is the one thing that could potentially drive me from FR. That "holier than thou" crowd who comes on here and makes sweeping judgments about people and situations based on whatever information some artilce happens to divulge.
Then why are you acting "holier than thou" over me?
That's your perception. I don't feel that I'm holier than thou, so you must be reading something in that's not there.
I do feel that perhaps I'm not quite as judgmental as some of you are. Then again, it is not incumbent upon me to interfere or make judgments in the lives of people I don't even know personally and could not possibly know the reasons for their actions or decisions.
I knew there was a reason that you've become one of my dearest friends. :-)
Yet you just said you want to leave FR because I express my opinion.
LOL!! Goodness gracious - that's not what I said.
I'm going to give you my Media Twist Statement of the Day Award, though. It usually goes to Reuters or AP or one of those outlets.
Have you ever thought of writing for a major daily or Newsweek or something like that? ROFL!!
I have thought that it is wrong to praise sinners for their sins - especially when it hurts children.
Dr. Laura has a very successful radio show and she says the same thing every day.
Maybe I have a future with my radical ideas.
I thought she married the nurse who cared for her after her return? Guess that didn't work.
Allegra, you would be missed terribly if you left FR. I understand what you are saying though. I get so tired of seeing the "holier than thou" people take over a thread like they have this one.
I'm pleased Jessica and her Fiance have a healthy baby...and I wish them all the best in the world. I offer my appreciation to Jessica for her sacrifice in serving (and I offer the same to you!!)
Take over the thread? This is a political discussion board. Perhaps you could open up to different ideas and not take it personally.
Hi sugar!
How's work ;)
Look, don't let the "holy of holys" get you on these threads. They annoy me too, but I see it as they're shooting themselves in the foot.
Once too holy, always ignored is my motto :)
LMAO!!
Sounds like a very good motto Naj. Mind if I borrow it? :)
I'm learning to laugh at them.
Of course, most of that credit goes to them. They make it so easy. ;-)
Please do. As you know, I've heard the dirge my entire life.
I've yet to meet one that I'd want over for tea and biscuits.
And yeah, they are entertaining.
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