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• Trig Paxson Van Palin is the youngest child of Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin. Sarah Palin was 44 years old when she gave birth to Trig. He was born with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by an extra partial or complete chromosome which results in mental retardation and other problems.NDSS: Information Topics

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: April 18, 2008
  2. Full name: Trig Paxson Van Palin
  3. Mother: Sarah Palin
  4. Father: Todd Palin
  5. Weight: 6 lbs, 2 oz
  6. Was born at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in AlaskaPeople: Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin Welcomes Son (April 22, 2008)
  7. Named Trig in honor of his great uncle, a Bristol Bay fishermanPeople: Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin Welcomes Son (April 22, 2008)
  8. Paxson is a well-known snowmobiling area in Alaska that Sarah and Todd Palin enjoyPeople: Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin Welcomes Son (April 22, 2008)
  9. Trig is Norse for "true" and "brave victory"
  10. Brother: Track
  11. Sisters: Bristol, Willow, Piper
  12. Unsubstantiated rumors say that Bristol Palin is actual mother of Trig PalinReddit: Gov. Palin Announced She Was Pregnant. Local Rumors... (March 2008)

• Early Arrival

  While attending an energy conference in Texas, Sarah experienced a slow leak of amniotic fluid. After checking with her doctor, she stayed to deliver a 30 minute speech. She then flew home Alaska for the delivery. Although Sarah did not tell the pilot or flight attendants that she was 36 weeks pregnant, she said did not hide her condition.People: Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin Welcomes Son (April 22, 2008)

• Rumors of Parentage

  Unsubstantiated rumors emerged around the time of Palin's pregnancy announcement that the baby was not actually hers, but her daughter Bristol's, an unmarried 17-year-old high school junior.Reddit: Gov. Palin Announced She Was Pregnant. Local Rumors... (March 2008)

• Family's Birth Announcement

  • "Trig is beautiful and already adored by us. We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives."—Sarah PalinPeople: Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin Welcomes Son (April 22, 2008)
  • "When we first heard, it was kind of confusing. It was very, very challenging. [But now,] it just feels like he fits perfectly. He is supposed to be here with us"—Sarah PalinPeople: Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin Welcomes Son (April 22, 2008)

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