NHCL welcomes newborns with sweet salutes

The Camp Lejeune Globe published this story on Facebook today:

You only get one chance to make a first impression, and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s newest family members are doing it in style.

When the double ring of bells toll over the intercoms, attention is assumed on the decks of Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune.

“Announcing the arrival of baby girl (or boy), United States Marine Corps,” a voice echoes through the facility, followed by the familiar notes of the lullaby “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”

I posted on their Facebook page that I just delivered on 7/10 and we didn’t hear anything…though maybe I wasn’t paying attention or maybe they don’t do it at 3:29am. 🙂

They responded:

Congratulations Jennifer Hudson! That’s quite a way to start your day! According to Capt. Lane, babies born very late in the evening or very early in the morning are all announced at 8 a.m. out of respect for other patients who have the luxury of sleeping during normal hours. Hopefully you were catching a few winks when the bells tolled. You deserve it!

I probably was sleeping—or otherwise occupied—but it would have been really cool to hear it (i.e. know about it in advance).

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