A soldier stationed overseas is able to watch the birth of his son, thanks to Skype. We first introduced you to the Pennington family this summer.
Nichole Pennington has been using Skype to communicate with her husband who is serving in Afghanistan. This week she used it again, so he could be present during the birth of his first son. Private First Class Andrew Pennington looks on as his wife Nichole holds the newest addition to their family, Stephan Andrew Pennington.
Andrew has been stationed in Afghanistan for 8 months. Nichole has gone through this pregnancy without her husband, while taking care of their daughter Kylie.
Nichole tells 13abc, "It's been tough because he was there the entire time for the first one and this time I had to go through it by myself and with a 3 year old on top of it. it was definitely difficult but you take it as a learning experience."
Two days ago, thanks to Skype, Andrew was able to watch the birth of his son and was the first to see his baby's face, thanks to the doctors at Saint Charles Mercy Hospital.
Nichole tells 13abc, "There were six people in this room...at that time and he's on the computer ...and my husband is a jokester to begin with...so he is trying to tell jokes...most of the time I am okay with it but when I'm like in full contractions I'm like really. "
"The doctor asked who is going to cut the umbilical cord...and of course my husband answered I will! lol"
All jokes aside, this father says he couldn't be more proud of his wife. and how she's been holding down the fort.
He tells 13abc, "She's a very strong woman, she's done a fantastic job through this entire deployment and even though we have a few months left...I ask that she continues to do the hard work with kylie and now Stephen who is now with us I have no worries whatsoever. " Christmas is Andrew's favorite holiday and although he will spend it overseas away from his loved ones, this soldier already feels blessed.
He says, "Christmas fell on November 13th this year it caught me by surprise!"
Andrew is scheduled to come home sometime in February.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:41 GMT
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:50:16 GMT
Royal Cravings opened its newest and biggest location Wednesday. The new location is at 2111 North Reynolds Road, next to Schmucker's Good Food. The shop has added 32 flavors of ice cream to their menu
Royal Cravings opened its newest and biggest location Wednesday. The new location is at 2111 North Reynolds Road, next to Schmucker's Good Food.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:34:58 GMT
Instead of enjoying summer fun, they're hitting the books so they can graduate. Around 80 students are enrolled in the STRIVE program this summer, hoping to pass the Ohio Graduation Test. For Robert Evans,
Instead of enjoying summer fun, they're hitting the books so they can graduate. Around 80 students are enrolled in the STRIVE program this summer, hoping to pass the Ohio Graduation Test.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:14:36 GMT
Some local veterans are taking a trip to Detroit to cheer on the Tigers. 13abc's Tony Geftos has the story of how the baseball game is another way to continue to say "thank you" decades after the Vietnam
Some local veterans are taking a trip to Detroit to cheer on the Tigers. 13abc's Tony Geftos has the story of how the baseball game is another way to continue to say "thank you" decades after the Vietnam War.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:11:48 GMT
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang high voltage transmission lines onto the arms of towers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:08:49 GMT
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo Lopez in March.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:41 GMT
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:50:16 GMT
Royal Cravings opened its newest and biggest location Wednesday. The new location is at 2111 North Reynolds Road, next to Schmucker's Good Food. The shop has added 32 flavors of ice cream to their menu
Royal Cravings opened its newest and biggest location Wednesday. The new location is at 2111 North Reynolds Road, next to Schmucker's Good Food.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:36:45 GMT
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls. But an attorney
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:34:58 GMT
Instead of enjoying summer fun, they're hitting the books so they can graduate. Around 80 students are enrolled in the STRIVE program this summer, hoping to pass the Ohio Graduation Test. For Robert Evans,
Instead of enjoying summer fun, they're hitting the books so they can graduate. Around 80 students are enrolled in the STRIVE program this summer, hoping to pass the Ohio Graduation Test.
Some additional federal dollars are coming to Ohio for housing demolitions, and some of that money is coming to Toledo. The Toledo Blade’s Tom Troy joins us with the details.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:14:36 GMT
Some local veterans are taking a trip to Detroit to cheer on the Tigers. 13abc's Tony Geftos has the story of how the baseball game is another way to continue to say "thank you" decades after the Vietnam
Some local veterans are taking a trip to Detroit to cheer on the Tigers. 13abc's Tony Geftos has the story of how the baseball game is another way to continue to say "thank you" decades after the Vietnam War.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:11:48 GMT
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang high voltage transmission lines onto the arms of towers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:06:00 GMT
After two levy defeats, Bowling Green City Schools are cutting costs. The district is moving to a pay-to-participate system, charging students for after-school activities. The move could be the beginning
After two levy defeats, Bowling Green City Schools are cutting costs. The district is moving to a pay-to-participate system, charging students for after-school activities. The move could be the beginning of more cuts for the district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:49:26 GMT
Changes in technology are forcing Blissfield Manufacturing to close one plant and expand another. The company made the tough decision to shut down its Portland, Indiana plant as the owners work hard
Blissfield company announces it is closing a plant in Indiana and consolidating operations in its Blissfield headquarters adding 73 jobs.
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