What better way to test your composure than having your water break while broadcasting live?
Every expectant parent has their own unique birth story, but one news anchor has a particularly memorable one: she went into labor during a live news segment! Marie Jenkins, a Channel 5 News anchor, welcomed her baby boy this week after her water broke during the 11 p.m. broadcast.
While discussing Twitter’s potential character limit changes, Jenkins shared a lighthearted moment with her co-hosts, giggling just before the big event unfolded. According to Channel 5, she calmly finished the segment before notifying anyone about her situation. “That little laugh? That was the moment Marie’s water broke,” a fellow anchor remarked while looking back at the broadcast. “In true professional fashion, she wrapped up the news and then headed to the hospital.”
Remarkably, Jenkins maintained her cool, even joking with her colleagues rather than shouting something like, “Hey, Bruce! I’m sitting in a puddle over here! Please call my husband!” which is probably what most of us would have done in her shoes.
I have a friend who insists that her water couldn’t possibly break at work, as it was “not part of her plan.” But sure enough, she called me from a bathroom stall one day:
Her: “I think my water just broke.”
Me: “That’s amazing! You need to get to the hospital NOW.”
Her: “No way, I’m at work! This is mortifying. What do I tell my team?”
Me: “THAT YOU’RE HAVING A BABY.”
Her: “This is unacceptable. I didn’t want my water to break at work!”
Me: “Well, you’ll have to have a little chat with her about plans the moment she arrives!”
Clearly, not everyone can keep their composure like Jenkins did.
She welcomed her son, who they named Leo James Jenkins, just 13 hours after her broadcast. Weighing in at 5 pounds and 6 ounces, Leo decided to arrive a few weeks earlier than anticipated. Marie shared on Instagram, “A beautiful blessing decided to make his entrance early! Thankful for all the warm wishes. Our hearts are full!”
Huge congrats to Jenkins on her new arrival and for showcasing such an amazing poker face, a skill that will surely serve her well in motherhood.
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Summary
Marie Jenkins, a Channel 5 News anchor, went into labor live on air during a broadcast. Keeping her cool, she finished the segment before heading to the hospital, where she welcomed her son, Leo. This unique labor story showcases her professionalism and calm under pressure.
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