Kicker - A Ring delivery

NICK EICHER, HOST: Doorbell cameras capture a lot of things these days from wildlife to porch pirates. But this has to be a first.

Emily Johnson was one week from her due date when she and her husband decided it was time to head to the hospital. But no big rush. Her contractions were 10 minutes apart and they lived 5 minutes from the hospital. But ...

JOHNSON: The contractions went to five minutes and three minutes and two minutes and one minute in the matter of about 20 to 30 minutes. And we’re like, oh, we gotta get in the car. We gotta go!

But she told TV station KCRA, the driveway was as far as she made it before she realized it’s time.

JOHNSON: Got to the car, stood at the car, and just said no. I can’t get into this car!

So she laid down in the front yard and a short time later, with fire engine lights flashing and paramedics pitching in—baby Thomas was born right there on their lawn.

Emily said the front yard birth will make a great story for the rest of their lives. Thanks to their doorbell camera, they even have video footage.

But, from now on, I think they really want to stay indoors.

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