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Grinch-Costumed Mom Delivers Baby in ER on Halloween
20 Aug
Summary
- Katelyn Eagleson, 19, went into labor while trick-or-treating as the Grinch
- Arrived at the hospital in full Grinch costume, including green face paint
- Nurses and other patients joined in the laughter at the unexpected situation
On October 31, 2025, 19-year-old Katelyn Eagleson from Vernon, British Columbia, experienced an unexpected twist to her Halloween plans. Eagleson, who was dressed head-to-toe as the Grinch, went into labor while trick-or-treating with her younger brother. Rather than letting the costume stop her, Eagleson rolled into the Vernon Jubilee Hospital in a wheelchair, still fully decked out in her green face paint, Santa suit, and even an onion in hand.
The hospital staff tried to maintain professionalism, but Eagleson encouraged them to join in the laughter. "It made me feel more comfortable and made the experience more fun," she said. At one point, the nurses even snapped a photo of Eagleson mid-contraction, still smiling through the green paint.
Though the costume moment was unforgettable, Eagleson's labor stretched on for 18 days before she finally gave birth to her daughter, Olivia, on November 18. By then, the Grinch makeup had worn off, but the story had become a family legend. Eagleson's TikTok video of the incident has now been viewed over 7.1 million times, resonating with parents who recognize the unpredictable nature of labor.
