Tammy Duckworth Is The First U.S. Senator To Give Birth While In Office!

Congratulations to Tammy Duckworth!
The veteran (who lost both of her legs while fighting in the Iraq War) has become the first U.S. Senator to give birth while in office!
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Duckworth welcomed a baby girl named Maile. On Monday, she took to Twitter to announce the exciting news (below):

Bryan, Abigail and I couldn’t be happier to welcome little Maile Pearl as the newest addition to our family and we’re deeply honored that our good friend Senator Akaka was able to bless her name for us—his help in naming both of our daughters means he will always be with us. https://t.co/KXyNf65KxA
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) April 9, 2018

Pearl Bowlsbey Johnson was Bryan’s great Aunt, an Army Officer & a nurse who served during the Second World War. He spent many summer months with her while growing up, we feel her presence still and are grateful for her service to our nation during the most challenging of times.
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) April 9, 2018

We’re also so grateful for the love and support of our friends and family, as well as our wonderful medical teams for everything they’ve done to help us in our decades-long journey to complete our family.
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) April 9, 2018

So wonderful! Sending lots of love!
[Image via JLN/WENN.]