Woman gives birth & coaches game 5 hours later - The Orange Mane

footstepsfrom#27 · 03-14-2007, 09:19 PM

One tough lady...

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/...n2564678.shtml

Coach At Game Hours After Giving Birth
University Of Nebraska Women's Basketball Coach Attends Game Hours After Giving Birth

(AP) About five hours after giving birth to her first child, University of Nebraska at Kearney women's basketball coach Carol Russell was out of the hospital and on the bench to help coach her players in the North Central Region basketball tournament.

"I could have watched the Webcast, but I wanted to be there for the girls because they've been working so hard for this all year," Russell said. The University of North Dakota beat the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers 108-75 for the regional championship Monday night, to advance to the NCAA Division II tournament in Kearney, Neb.

Russell said her team seemed tired in the second half. And being tired was something she could relate to. "I usually stand up the whole game, but I didn't have the energy," said Russell, 35, who's in her fifth year as head coach.

Russell had permission from doctors to attend the game. She arrived at the game early in the first half and sat on the team bench. Assistant coach Tim Connealy took over most of the coaching duties while Russell said she provided mostly "input and encouragement."

"I was about three minutes late," Russell said. "I'm always on my kids about being late, but I guess they understood why I was." Russell said her arrival at the game caused double takes by players, coaches and referees, who knew she had just had a baby.

Newborn Isaac bounced in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces.

"She comes to town, has a baby and goes back to coach the game," said Grand Forks Mayor Mike Brown, an obstetrician who was one of Russell's doctors at Altru Hospital.

"She was due, so she hand-carried her OB records with her to travel," Brown said. "It makes you smile."

Russell said she gave birth at about 1:45 p.m. Monday.

"I wasn't really thinking about the game at that point," she said. "It's the birth of my first child, so obviously that came first." But shortly before game time, "I started feeling better," she said, and decided to go to the game.

Russell said hospital officials gave Isaac some UND Fighting Sioux outfits.

"We're honored the baby chose our community," said Brown, the city's mayor.

Russell was slated to check out of the Grand Forks hospital on Tuesday afternoon. She planned to fly back to Nebraska with her team, her husband and Isaac. But she said the baby wouldn't be dressed in his new North Dakota baby clothes.

"That might be a little salt in wounds for my players, so I doubt it," Russell said. Isaac may have a permanent reminder about his time in North Dakota, Russell said. "My family is kidding me about naming him Dakota," Russell said. "We're still searching for a middle name, and that's an option."

Sassy · 03-14-2007, 09:22 PM

The University of North Dakota beat the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers 108-75 for the regional championship Monday night, to advance to the NCAA Division II tournament in Kearney, Neb.
...and the baby was born in Grand Forks! That's hilarious!

cutthemdown · 03-14-2007, 09:29 PM

so much for mother bonding with the baby right after birth.

Dukes · 03-14-2007, 09:31 PM

My old unit in hawaii had a female 1st Sgt that was pregnant for 8 months without anyone finding out about it. She used to be a body builder (was on the cover of Flex magazine a while back)

Anyways, she had her child on a Friday afternoon and was back to work on Monday like nothing had happend. Needless to say she got into a little bit of trouble for not letting the command know about her pregnancy ( a big no-no for females)

Garcia Bronco · 03-14-2007, 10:05 PM

no short of stupid....congrats

bombquixote · 03-14-2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutthemdown

so much for mother bonding with the baby right after birth.

Hey, there's only one person you can rely on in this life and that's yourself. It's important to teach a child this early. Real early.

B-Love · 03-15-2007, 12:02 AM

When I read the thread title, the first thing that came to my mind was, ......................

Pat Summit

Meck77 · 03-15-2007, 12:04 AM

I've seen B-love coach his kids. He's hardcore. He'd walk out of an open heart surgery so as not to miss one of his games. This gals got nothing on you dude!

03-14-2007, 09:19 PM	#1
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,117 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Woman gives birth & coaches game 5 hours later One tough lady... http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/...n2564678.shtml Coach At Game Hours After Giving Birth University Of Nebraska Women's Basketball Coach Attends Game Hours After Giving Birth (AP) About five hours after giving birth to her first child, University of Nebraska at Kearney women's basketball coach Carol Russell was out of the hospital and on the bench to help coach her players in the North Central Region basketball tournament. "I could have watched the Webcast, but I wanted to be there for the girls because they've been working so hard for this all year," Russell said. The University of North Dakota beat the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers 108-75 for the regional championship Monday night, to advance to the NCAA Division II tournament in Kearney, Neb. Russell said her team seemed tired in the second half. And being tired was something she could relate to. "I usually stand up the whole game, but I didn't have the energy," said Russell, 35, who's in her fifth year as head coach. Russell had permission from doctors to attend the game. She arrived at the game early in the first half and sat on the team bench. Assistant coach Tim Connealy took over most of the coaching duties while Russell said she provided mostly "input and encouragement." "I was about three minutes late," Russell said. "I'm always on my kids about being late, but I guess they understood why I was." Russell said her arrival at the game caused double takes by players, coaches and referees, who knew she had just had a baby. Newborn Isaac bounced in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces. "She comes to town, has a baby and goes back to coach the game," said Grand Forks Mayor Mike Brown, an obstetrician who was one of Russell's doctors at Altru Hospital. "She was due, so she hand-carried her OB records with her to travel," Brown said. "It makes you smile." Russell said she gave birth at about 1:45 p.m. Monday. "I wasn't really thinking about the game at that point," she said. "It's the birth of my first child, so obviously that came first." But shortly before game time, "I started feeling better," she said, and decided to go to the game. Russell said hospital officials gave Isaac some UND Fighting Sioux outfits. "We're honored the baby chose our community," said Brown, the city's mayor. Russell was slated to check out of the Grand Forks hospital on Tuesday afternoon. She planned to fly back to Nebraska with her team, her husband and Isaac. But she said the baby wouldn't be dressed in his new North Dakota baby clothes. "That might be a little salt in wounds for my players, so I doubt it," Russell said. Isaac may have a permanent reminder about his time in North Dakota, Russell said. "My family is kidding me about naming him Dakota," Russell said. "We're still searching for a middle name, and that's an option."

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03-14-2007, 09:22 PM	#2
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	The University of North Dakota beat the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers 108-75 for the regional championship Monday night, to advance to the NCAA Division II tournament in Kearney, Neb. ...and the baby was born in Grand Forks! That's hilarious!

03-14-2007, 09:29 PM	#3
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,486	so much for mother bonding with the baby right after birth.

03-14-2007, 09:31 PM	#4
Dukes Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,317	My old unit in hawaii had a female 1st Sgt that was pregnant for 8 months without anyone finding out about it. She used to be a body builder (was on the cover of Flex magazine a while back) Anyways, she had her child on a Friday afternoon and was back to work on Monday like nothing had happend. Needless to say she got into a little bit of trouble for not letting the command know about her pregnancy ( a big no-no for females)

03-14-2007, 10:05 PM	#5
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	no short of stupid....congrats

03-15-2007, 12:02 AM	#7
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	When I read the thread title, the first thing that came to my mind was, ...................... Pat Summit

03-15-2007, 12:04 AM	#8
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	I've seen B-love coach his kids. He's hardcore. He'd walk out of an open heart surgery so as not to miss one of his games. This gals got nothing on you dude!