Chandler, Arizona — What began as a frustrating trip home from the hospital quickly turned into an unforgettable family story after an Arizona couple welcomed their baby girl in the parking lot of a casino, just minutes after doctors determined it wasn’t yet time for delivery.
Regena and Frankie Felix had gone to the hospital expecting to meet their daughter, but after medical staff determined Regena’s labor was not progressing quickly enough, the couple was sent home.
They barely made it a few minutes down the road before everything changed.
Labor Took a Dramatic Turn on the Drive Home
According to the family, Regena’s water broke shortly after leaving the hospital, making it clear their daughter wasn’t willing to wait any longer…