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It'll Be a Boy for Bristol: Gramps

Governor's grandson due Saturday

By Sarah Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 18, 2008 11:11 AM CST

(Newser) – Bristol Palin and babydaddy Levi Johnston will welcome a boy roughly any second now, spills Sarah Palin's dad in an interview with Grandparents.com, but "they don't have a name for it yet." Soon-to-be great-grandfather Chuck Heath said the guv will make a great grandmother. "I don't know about how much time she can spend, she's so busy. But she'll get her licks in," he said.

Even with the election behind them, things haven't slowed down for the Palin clan. Heath said his daughter's still in demand, with interview requests pouring in. "There are open invitations from several of them—even open invitations from O'Reilly and from Oprah," he said. Heath said he and wife Sally are focusing on supporting their daughter—and getting ready for their great-grandson, due Saturday. "I hope he's a normal, happy, healthy kid."

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and daughter Piper greet people at the governor's mansion in Juneau, Alaska, on Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and daughter Piper greet people at the governor's mansion in Juneau, Alaska, on Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Bristol Palin with boyfriend Levi Johnston at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.
Bristol Palin with boyfriend Levi Johnston at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Sarah Palin's parents, Chuck and Sally Heath, clap as Sen. John McCain announces that their daughter will be his running mate on Aug. 29. 2008.
Sarah Palin's parents, Chuck and Sally Heath, clap as Sen. John McCain announces that their daughter will be his running mate on Aug. 29. 2008.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Chuck and Sally Heath stand as they are acknowledged during their daughter's speech to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Sept. 3, 2008.
Chuck and Sally Heath stand as they are acknowledged during their daughter's speech to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Sept. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bristol Palin, left, holds brother Trig as mom Sarah Palin speak at rally in Anchorage, Alaska, on Sept. 13, 2008. At right is sister Piper.
Bristol Palin, left, holds brother Trig as mom Sarah Palin speak at rally in Anchorage, Alaska, on Sept. 13, 2008. At right is sister Piper.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 4 comments
Guest
Dec 26, 2008 8:42 PM CST
Congratulations! Whatever the family situation; this brand new person is such a miracle and blessing! Praying for your (and your Mama's) safe birth.
Guest
Dec 18, 2008 1:47 AM CST
Poor kid. Being borned into this disfunction family.
inky
Dec 18, 2008 1:07 AM CST
Normal, happy and healthy? With this train-wreck of a family I'd give it about a snowball's chance in heck.

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