In a truly unusual turn of events, BelRaye Osborne, 39 weeks pregnant, found herself delivering her baby on the side of the Jackie Robinson Parkway in New York City on October 1, as circumstances left the couple with no other option. Racing against time and amidst the chaos of city traffic, the couple embarked on a journey from East New York to New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical at 7:30 a.m.
However, a mere 17 minutes into their drive to midtown Manhattan, BelRaye, experiencing intense contractions, realized the imminent arrival of their baby. With urgency building, the couple made an emergency stop just before Exit on 5 Seconds Myrtle Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard. There, on the shoulder of the parkway, Baby Temple made a swift entrance into the world in a mere five seconds, from a single powerful grunt to a joyous arrival.
Racing against time and amidst the chaos of city traffic, the couple embarked on a journey from East New York to New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical at 7:30 a.m. However, a mere 17 minutes into their drive to midtown Manhattan, BelRaye, experiencing intense contractions, realized the imminent arrival of their baby.
With urgency building, the couple made an emergency stop just before Exit 5 on Myrtle Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard. There, on the shoulder of the parkway, Baby Temple made a swift entrance into the world in a mere five seconds, from a single powerful grunt to a joyous arrival.
BelRaye, a certified life coach and high school language arts instructor, informed her husband, Tru, a professional singer and music teacher, of the imminent birth. Despite initial skepticism, Tru quickly recognized the urgency when he felt the baby’s feet pressing against BelRaye’s rib cage.
Having playfully joked about delivering their baby during the pregnancy, Tru, who had never actively participated in the birthing process, found himself in a serious and unexpected situation. With BelRaye squatting on the side of the road, one foot in the car, one on the ground, and gripping the car handle for support, Tru opened the passenger door. Coincidentally, he had a trunk full of 15 new towels, purchased just days prior.
With the baby’s head crowning and BelRaye in pain, Tru realized the gravity of the situation. He assisted in the delivery, and within five seconds, Baby Temple Westry Grant Archangel Osborne was born, weighing 8 pounds and 5 ounces.
Describing the experience as both fast and sacred, BelRaye highlighted the profound connection between God, the couple, and their newborn during this unexpected roadside delivery. Instead of waiting for an ambulance, the couple flagged down a police officer, who escorted them to the hospital. Baby Temple’s birth certificate lists “Exit 5 — Woodhaven” as his birthplace, paying homage to the unique circumstances surrounding his arrival.
