There's really no way to describe giving birth, even for those who have gone through it. It's scary, exhilarating, painful, weird... and in some cases, surprising.
One mom's birth story took an unexpected turn when she discovered her newborn was not a baby girl she had been expecting, but a healthy baby boy.
Take a look at this amazing mom's story.
As the host of the podcast Work and Play, Nancy uses platforms like Instagram to connect with fans and share insights into her work and family life.
In June 2018, Nancy and her husband, Will, announced they were expecting their third child.
Some people like to know and some like a surprise!
When it came to baby number three, Nancy and Will decided to find out since they already had two daughters. After an ultrasound scan, they discovered a third baby girl was on the way.
After she and her husband came down with the flu right before the baby was due, Nancy drove to the birth center with her mom. After about two hours of labor, the baby was born.
"... we went to cut the chord and I said... 'WHAT IS THAT?!? Is this a boy baby!!? Indeed, it was a boy!'" she said in her Instagram post.
"My husband @willrray quickly lifted his leg to check and then proceeded to literally fall on the floor," she said.
Her face pretty much says it all. Talk about the surprise of a lifetime!
Hence the genuinely shocked reaction. Well, it made for a great photo and story, that's for sure!
The same gender confusion happened to this woman's parents. She was supposed to be a boy named Tyler! Haha, hey it happens!
Similar to Nancy, this woman was also expecting her third girl when — surprise! — it was a boy.
Lots of well-wishers congratulated the family and thanked them for sharing their story. It's brought a lot of joy to people's hearts.
Nancy's photo quickly went viral and has gathered more than 10,000 likes on Instagram. She's also been featured in publications like People since posting her story and photo.
These three look like they are so in love with each other. Too cute!
Congrats to the Ray family on their newest addition and thank you for sharing your story with us!
