Costco Shopper Gives Birth After Water Breaks in Rotisserie Chicken Aisle
LAKE STEVENS — In an unexpected turn of events, a pregnant woman gave birth in the rotisserie chicken aisle of a Costco store in Lake Stevens, Washington. Jona Sarmiento, 31, was walking past the mouthwatering roasted birds when her water broke on May 25. Although her water didn’t spill onto the floor, it was clear that delivery was imminent.
Surprisingly, Sarmiento remained calm and composed. She had just finished a 14-hour shift as a medical assistant at a nearby clinic and had stopped by the Lake Stevens Costco to complete her shopping list. With damp pants, she continued her mission undeterred, not allowing anything to hinder her plans.
Accompanied by her husband, Angelo, the couple quickly loaded the groceries into their car and headed home. However, it wasn’t long before contractions began, prompting them to drop off their dog at Sarmiento’s parents’ house and rush to the hospital. After a lengthy labor, their son, Carlisle Reyes Sarmiento, was born weighing 5 pounds, 14 ounces.
A week later, Sarmiento visited the same Costco store, pushing baby Carlisle in a stroller through the rotisserie chicken section. She captured their special moment together and posted a photo on the Lake Stevens Costco Facebook page, reminiscing about the unexpected birth on the premises.
The post garnered significant attention, with others sharing their own stories of water breaking in unusual places. Some mentioned experiencing similar situations at other Costco locations, while others recounted incidents at spots like theaters and T.J. Maxx stores. It seems that childbirth has its own way of surprising expectant mothers, regardless of the setting.
Since his unconventional birth, Carlisle has become a regular visitor to Costco, often passing by the very spot where his journey began. To mark his milestone moments, Sarmiento plans on capturing photos of her son with various Costco items, such as pizza slices, hot dogs, muffins, sandwich wraps, and even rolls of paper towels. A Costco-themed first birthday party may also be in the works, with the idea of dressing Carlisle as a Costco worker for Halloween.
As the family’s unique story continues to unfold, it serves as a heartwarming reminder that life’s greatest moments often occur when least expected. And for the Sarmientos, their journey into parenthood commenced in the most unlikely of places – the rotisserie chicken aisle of their local Costco.
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