Shanel and Chad Robertson credit each otherB次元官网网址檚 strength, and a lot of adrenaline, for getting them through the roadside delivery of their baby daughter early Tuesday morning.

The Lee Creek couple left for the hospital in Salmon Arm just after 1 a.m. on Aug. 3. When they reached Tappen, Shanel, in labour, said her water broke. They made it across the Salmon River Bridge before they knew it was time to stop. Chad pulled off Highway 1 into the DeMilleB次元官网网址檚 Farm Market parking lot. He got out of the vehicle and ran around to Shanel.

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Though an ambulance was on the way, it wouldnB次元官网网址檛 arrive before the baby, and the person at the other end of the phone proceeded to guide Chad through what would be a successful delivery.

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At 2:27 a.m. on Aug. 3, Shanel gave birth to Trinity Jolee Robertson, 8 lbs, 3 oz and 20.8 inches.

An ambulance arrived around 15 minutes later.

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At 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4, the couple returned to DeMilleB次元官网网址檚 with their son Daxton, 2, and their daughter Trinity. Owner Brad DeMille and staff greeted the family with congratulations and gifts.

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The Robertsons said they often bring Daxton to visit the animals at DeMilleB次元官网网址檚, and expect they will continue to visit as a family of four.

As Daxton was playing with the baby goats, Shanel reflected on the whole experience.

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