North Texas Mom Welcomes 'Huge' 13-Pound Baby Boy Named Canyon

A Texas-Sized Arrival

• 👶 A North Texas mom, Markie Smith of Azle, gave birth to a baby boy weighing nearly 13 pounds via C-section at Arlington Hospital.
• 🏷️ The newborn was named Canyon, a fitting name given his impressive size.

Mom's Expectations and Reaction

• 🩺 Smith had gestational diabetes, leading her to expect a larger baby, but Canyon's size still came as a shock.
• 😮 The delivery room staff and Smith herself were astonished, with reactions like "Oh my god" and descriptions of him being "massive."

Baby Canyon's Growth and Milestones

• 👕 At just 3 weeks old, Canyon is already wearing clothes designed for a 3-month-old.
• 🏈 A humorous anecdote suggests he might already have an offer to play offensive line for Texas A&M.

Personal Context for Mom

• ❤️ Smith is finding comfort and love in her new son, especially following the recent loss of her mother and a difficult breakup.