Baby born Monday has same birthday as both parents
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Updated: 6:53 PM Feb 14, 2012
Baby born Monday has same birthday as both parents
Mishawaka, Ind.
A pre-Valentine's Day surprise gives a family more reason to celebrate.
Posted: 3:56 PM Feb 14, 2012
Reporter: Gabby Gonzalez
Email Address: gabby.gonzalez@wndu.com
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A pre-Valentine's Day surprise gives a family more reason to celebrate.

A South Bend, Ind. couple who already share the same birthday, Feb. 13, welcomed their daughter Monday. Now, all three have the same birthday.

The actual due date for the baby was a couple of weeks apart from the shared birthday. So, the couple did not think it would work out this way.

For most husbands, Feb. 14th comes with the pressure finding that perfect Valentine's Day gift.

A sweet for the sweet, a bouquet of roses, a gift to show they care.

But, for one husband, the gift-finding mission just got a bit more challenging.

“I guess i could have spaced out the amount of gifts that I have to give throughout the year, but I have to do it all in one day,” Daniel Marques said.

It is the day before Valentine’s Day that has special meaning for this young family, especially with the newest addition to their brood.

“It’s hard to believe,” Kelly Marques said. “We just kept talking about how we didn't think she was going to be born on our birthday but she was!”

A little present that waited just long enough.

“I always said that she will never be 9 days late,” Kelly Marques said.

But, Grace Marie arrived just in time to be the third Marques born on the 13th.

“It was great enough to celebrate our own birthday, “ Daniel Marques said. “Then when she came out and we could hear her crying, it was the best present anyone could ever have,” he said.

This Valentine’s Day, it is a different kind of gift that has got this couple smiling.

“A whole lot of love on Valentine’s Day, that’s what it’s all about,” Daniel Marques said.



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