Everyone was amazed when a baby boy was born on July 1st — not just because of his arrival, but because he shared his birthday with his father. But the surprises didn’t end there.
The Eppard family first learned they were expecting back in fall 2016. They had just moved into a new home, and Connor wondered whether the stress of the transition played a role in their baby coming earlier than expected.
On June 30th, they went in for a routine check-up and ultrasound. But by the end of the appointment, the doctor told them it was time — they needed to head straight to the hospital.
Connor made a quick phone call to share the big news with his grandfather. But before saying anything, he asked him to sit down — and for good reason.
It turns out Connor’s grandfather, James Morrisett, was also born on July 1st. That meant the baby would share a birthday not just with his dad, but also with his great-grandfather!
The family had joked before about how fun it would be if all three generations were born on the same day. But they never truly believed it would happen.
“I still can’t believe it,” said Connor. “It’s so special knowing my son now shares something so meaningful with both me and my grandfather.”
They named the baby Boden Matthew James Eppard — with “James” honoring the great-grandfather whose bond with the family had always been strong.
“This will only deepen the connection they already have,” said Jordyn, the new mom. “It felt like an extra gift that Boden was born on July 1st.”
The touching coincidence quickly made headlines — and for good reason. According to math expert Dr. Ben Deer, the odds of this happening are just 1 in 33,374 — or a mere 0.0029%.
Three generations. One unforgettable date. A family connection written in the stars. 🌟👶🎂👨👦👦
