Alaska’s first parents have named their fifth child Trig Paxson Van Palin, who weighs in at 6 pounds, 2 ounces, the governor’s office reports.
The newest Palin arrived at 6:30 a.m. after the governor returned from Texas, her office reports in a prepared statement. She was visiting Texas to attend the Governor’s Energy Conference, where she was a keynote speaker. Palin’s labor began while in Texas, but she was able to board an Alaska Airlines flight and return to her home state before giving birth.
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The Palin family released the following statement about the birth:
“Trig is beautiful and already adored by us. We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged a God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for a good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed.”
Trig is the fifth child of the governor and her husband, Todd Palin, which includes Piper, 7, Willow, 13, Bristol, 17 and Track, 18.
Contact Chris Gillow at chris.gillow@frontiersman.com or 352-2284.

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12 comment(s)Scotty Hill wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:25 AM:
sifudan wrote on Sep 12, 2008 10:13 PM:
sherri schlosser wrote on Sep 12, 2008 2:34 PM:
Fred Volny wrote on Sep 8, 2008 1:25 PM:
trvlgrl wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:31 AM:
Jacalyn Engler wrote on Aug 31, 2008 8:21 PM:
" the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends women don’t fly after their 36th week of pregnancy......labor.... While the crew is likely trained for just such an emergency, or at least to help with childbirth, your flight will probably make an emergency landing at the closest airport to make sure you get the medical attention you need. " "
the sikes family wrote on Apr 20, 2008 2:17 AM:
Pevan Family wrote on Apr 19, 2008 11:17 PM:
PBJ wrote on Apr 19, 2008 4:36 PM:
NUTSO! "
John Harkey wrote on Apr 18, 2008 10:54 PM:
Glad you were able to return to Alaskan soil for delivery, our best to you and Trig.
Regards, John and Cheryl Harkey "
from "all the best" wrote on Apr 18, 2008 9:59 PM:
John wrote on Apr 18, 2008 7:54 PM: