(L-R) Bret Langston, Christopher Williams and daughter Adalynn, Hannah Langston, April Langston.Photo: City of Austell/Facebook
A Georgia firefighter will always share a special connection with his granddaughter thanks to the unique way she entered his world.
Bret Langston was on duty at theAustell Fire Departmenton the morning of Feb. 10, when his daughterwoke up feeling contractions, according toGood Morning America.
At the time, Hannah Langston, 18, said she thought it wasn’t “that big of a deal,” so she didn’t head over to the birthing center until later that morning, per the outlet.
Although “the ambulance was called” there just wasn’t any time to get to the hospital, according to the city’s post.
Fortunately, Bret had experience with delivering babies.
Hannah Langston and boyfriend Christopher Williams with daughter Adalynn.City of Austell/Facebook
“I’ve been in the fire service for a little over 28 years and I have delivered multiple children — probably my best guess would be between 10 and 12 — and so just natural instincts kind of took over,” he toldGMA.
Another stroke of luck? Since they were so close to the hospital, his daughter’s doula was able to get there in time.
About 10 minutes after getting his daughter set up, his granddaughter was born.
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Adalynn Marie Williams was born at 12:28 p.m. on Feb. 10, according to the city’s sweet announcement.
Although his first grandchild’s place of birth may have been a surprise, the father of six toldGMA"it was very sweet and it’s something that I will never forget."
source: people.com
