Texas Mother Gives Birth to Baby Girl During Total Solar Eclipse, Names Her 'Sol'

During Monday's total solar eclipse, a mom in Texas delivered a baby girl and named her Sol, which is defined as "the sun" in Spanish. 

Texas Mother Names Baby Girl 'Sol' Born During Total Solar Eclipse

Alicia Alvarez, 34, shared that she had always planned to pick a celestial name for her second child, having named her first child Luna, meaning "moon" in Spanish.

Despite going into labor earlier than expected, Alvarez didn't anticipate delivery on Monday, ahead of her April 17 delivery date. However, at 1:04 p.m. during the eclipse in Mansfield, Texas, Alvarez and her husband Carlos Alvarez greeted their second daughter, Sol Celeste Alvarez.

Alvarez recounted that her doctor had joked about the probability of the baby arriving during the eclipse, imagining a pairing of the sun and the moon. Despite initially brushing off the idea, the coincidence became a reality. Baby Sol was born normally and without an epidural at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 20 inches long.

Alvarez shared that Sol opened her eyes immediately after birth, seemingly eager to witness the eclipse. The older sibling, Luna Laura, aged 4, has already met her younger sister, and Alvarez reported that Sol is thriving, eating well, and displaying frequent smiles.

Alvarez plans to share the unique story of Sol's birth with her as she grows older, believing there to be significance in the timing and naming of her daughter.

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Newborn Boy Witnessed Rare and Extraordinary Solar Eclipse

Wade Lucas entered the world on a remarkable day for our planet. Just three hours into his life, the newborn experienced a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse, captivating millions as they gazed at the sky in hopes of catching a glimpse of the spectacle.

Ashley Lucas, Wade's mother, expressed her excitement about the cosmic coincidence, remarking, "What an exciting day for the world and what a cool story that our kid was born during the eclipse."

Ashley gave birth to Wade at 12:07 p.m. on Monday, amidst an extraordinary scene in the Ohio hospital room. As the eclipse unfolded, the sky darkened, casting an eerie darkness with only faint rays of light peeking through.

Originally scheduled for induction on Thursday, Ashley had planned to watch the eclipse with her older children from their home in Hamilton, Ohio.

However, circumstances led her to spend the day recovering from labor with her newborn son at Christ Hospital Medical Center in Liberty Township, conveniently situated on the eclipse's path of totality.

While Ashley remained indoors, her husband, Willie Lucas, and some hospital staff observed the eclipse outside, while Ashley managed to catch a glimpse from the window.

Ashley eagerly anticipates sharing the eclipse story with Wade as he grows older, reflecting on the surreal moment when the world was focused on their newborn.

Additionally, the irony of Wade's name, meaning "bringer of light," adds another layer of significance to the cosmic event surrounding his birth.

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In Fort Worth, Texas, another couple, Hannah Marsden and Clayton Croarkin, were preoccupied with the birth of their baby, Case Croarkin, during the eclipse excitement.

Despite initially planning to witness the phenomenon, Marsden went into labor on Monday, leading to a surreal experience of catching glimpses of the eclipse from her windowless delivery room.

Meanwhile, Dr. Lori Atkins, who was intending to watch the eclipse with her daughter, found herself delivering Case at Andrew Women's Hospital at Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center, catching the tail end of the eclipse after the delivery.

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