A pregnant woman went into labor while aboard a commercial airplane which forced the pilot to reroute the plane, but not to the airport.
Rose hated flying. She was a young woman who never had the opportunity to be on a plane for most of her life. Indeed she only started riding one when she started making visits from her town in Omaha to the city of Texas where her husband, Bill, worked as a miner.
The job brought in decent pay which was why he did it, but it separated them for a long long time. Bill was always gone all year long and he only got a break between Christmas and the New Year.
Rose went into labor on a plane during a flight back from visiting her husband | Source: Shutterstock
When she got tired of having to live without seeing her husband for long periods, she got Bill to agree to her making a monthly trip to see him.
Bill was initially not enthused about the idea, but in the end, the weekends he spent with her at the small apartment he stayed in were some of the best in their marriage.
It was one of those long romantic nights that brought about the pregnancy Rose now carried in her belly. Bill was aware of the child and could not wait to meet his youngster.
He had even promised to retire from mining and start a farm where they could grow crops to sell. Everyone knew farmers made a lot of profit in Omaha if they had the know-how, and Bill descended from a long line of farmers.
One day, Rose, heavy with child, was flying to Texas to see Bill even though he had asked her to remain in their Omaha home. Flying to him for their weekend getaways had become a habit and she could not stand not seeing him that weekend.
Rose got pregnant after several visits to Bill | Source: Pexels
“You are nine months pregnant Rose,” he told her the last time they spoke.
“Oh, thank you for pointing that out, I had no idea my stomach started swelling nine months ago,” Rose replied drily.
“You shouldn’t be moving around so much now that you’re this close to giving birth but you want to make a whole journey? That’s absurd my dear.”
“I need to see you, be with you, I’ve missed you,” Rose cooed. She had let him convince her to remain at home for two months before she put her foot down.
“I know baby,” he said. “Hey, it’s September and I get to come home in December and never leave again, just be patient hon.”
Rose let him believe he had gotten through to her again but as soon as it was Friday, she got on a flight headed to Texas. She surprised him, and even though he claimed to be angered by it, they enjoyed their time together.
As soon as it was Friday, Rose got on a flight headed to Texas | Source: Pexels
By Sunday evening, when Rose got on a plane bound for Omaha, she was glowing — she really did enjoy her husband’s refreshing company.
It wasn’t until the plane hit turbulence as it gained altitude that she was reminded how much she did not enjoy flying — it was nothing personal, she just preferred to have feet on solid ground where her fall to the ground, if it ever happened, would be a short distance.
Another rattle shook the plane and sent her overactive imagination into overdrive. She thought of everything from a hijacking to a plane crash and it got her stressed out. And it was as she mentally listed things that could go wrong that her water broke.
Caught up in her head, Rose wasn’t even aware that her water already broke. When she noticed the wetness, she turned red in the face, embarrassed thinking she could not control her bladder. It never occurred to her that her water had broken because it was not supposed to for another three weeks. Then the contractions began.
Rose got on a plane bound for Omaha by Sunday | Source: Pexels
Rose started to scream, catching the attention of the flight attendant who rushed over to find out what was wrong. “I’m having a baby!!” Rose yelled.
The attendant quickly let the pilot know and he immediately connected with the nearest airport to request permission to land. Meanwhile, the flight attendant tried to calm Rose down by talking to her in between each contraction.
“Why are you traveling alone pregnant?” the kind-looking woman asked Rose.
“I was with my husband and I’m returning home,” Rose answered.
“He let you travel like this, how irresponsible!” the flight attendant exclaimed. “Okay, do you have family we can call? Besides your husband?”
“No, I’m an orphan,” Rose said. The flight attendant noticed that she had a temperature and was getting spent from enduring the contractions so she informed the pilot that the labor could get dangerous for Rose without a professional doctor to help.
The attendant informed the pilot and he immediately connected with the nearest airport to request permission to land | Source: Pexels
A dispatcher informed the pilot, a man named Drew, that the nearest airport was not ready to receive their plane due to weather conditions.
Time was running out and in her feverish state, all Rose could manage was call out her husband’s name. That’s when Drew decided to turn the plane around to return to Texas.
“Keep her stable for thirty more minutes,” he told the attendant. Unfortunately, the weather in Texas was also terrible so their plane was denied access to land at the airport.
Luckily, Drew knew the area so he was aware of an abandoned airfield not far from the airport. The only problem was the runway was too short to land their large plane. Still, it was the closest town to where Rose could get medical help.
“Let’s land at the abandoned airstrip,” Drew told his co-pilot, a rookie who went by the name Stan.
“Sir with all due respect, landing there is against the rules,” Stan said.
“Sometimes to save a human being, you need to act according to your conscience, not the rules!” Drew replied.
Rose caught the attention of the flight attendant telling her she was having a baby.| Source: Pexels
He got the attendant to call Rose’s husband as they circled the abandoned airstrip getting ready to land. Drew knew every move had to be planned down to the last degree.
They circled once, twice, each time steadily getting closer to the ground. Meanwhile Rose was starting to lose consciousness because of her contractions.
The plane got closer to the ground and with a leap of faith, because there was no control tower to navigate their path, Drew took the plane down.
His co-pilot who was still a rookie was just one step away from panicking but he followed Drew’s lead and several tense minutes later, the aircraft touched the ground.
As they opened the hatch to get Rose out, an ambulance carrying EMTs and Rose’s husband sped through the clearing. It was followed by media vans and some civilians who feared there would be a crash and had come to help.
When the plane finally landed in the airfield, Bill and the ambulance crew were waiting | Source: Pexels
Bill carried his wife, pregnant as she was to the ambulance and they raced to the hospital. All the shocked man could do was pray that his wife, who did not look very good, would be alright.
At the hospital, the doctors got her a private room and a quick check of her vitals revealed that she was already too weak to push her baby out. It would have to be done via a C–section.
Bill was not allowed to remain in the room but after long moments of waiting, he was ushered in to see his new child and his recuperating wife. He could not believe how close he had gotten to losing them.
He quit his job that day so that when they returned to Omaha, it was to stay. Bill found out the name of the thoughtful pilot who took the risks to get his wife help and named their child after him. Rose was all in favour.
Still, she did not get on another airplane for years.
Rose was too weak to push in the hospital, so they did a C-section on her and their child was born | Source: Pexels
What did we learn from this story?
- Human life is very precious. Drew was right when he decided to land the plane at the abandoned airstrip so as to save not just Rose’s life but the baby’s as well. That’s because human life is very precious and should be guarded well.
- Overthinking is not your friend. Rose may have made the flight back to Omaha easily had she not started to overthink things because the plane shook from turbulence. However, once she got herself worked up enough, her body went into hyperdrive, and her water broke. It only goes to show that most times, overthinking does not help.
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For those who don’t understand this
At the beginning of a relationship, everything feels like a fairytale. Butterflies, compliments, sweet words, and affectionate gestures define the early stages of romance. It’s as if your partner can do no wrong, and every conversation is filled with warmth and tenderness.
But fast forward a few years, and things change. The sweet sugar of new love turns into something a little more… let’s say, citrusy. Those once-soft words might now include playful sarcasm, teasing, and brutally honest remarks. Does this mean love has faded? Absolutely not!
For those who don’t understand, this shift is actually a sign of real love—a transition from the excitement of something new to the comfort of something strong. Let’s break it down.
New Love: When Everything is Sugar and Spice
When love is new, girls (and guys too) tend to speak in the sweetest way possible.
✔ They compliment everything from your smile to the way you tie your shoes.
✔ They say good morning texts like they’re writing poetry.
✔ They laugh at all your jokes, even the bad ones.
✔ They use soft, gentle tones, always trying to be the best version of themselves.
This stage is exciting, passionate, and full of sweetness, just like sugar. It’s a time when both partners put in extra effort to impress each other and avoid conflicts at all costs.
But here’s the reality: this phase doesn’t last forever—and that’s not a bad thing.
Long Love: When Things Get More… ‘Lime-Flavored’
As the relationship matures, the sugar-coating starts to wear off. This doesn’t mean the love is gone—it just means both partners are now comfortable enough to be their real selves.
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✔ Less sugar, more spice: Instead of constant compliments, you now get teasing, playful sarcasm, and inside jokes.
✔ Honest communication: She won’t pretend to love your bad haircut—she’ll straight-up tell you to fix it.
✔ More “tough love”: If you’re slacking on something, she won’t hesitate to call you out on it—but always with love.
✔ Teasing replaces flattery: Instead of saying, “You’re so handsome,” she might say, “You really think that outfit matches? Cute.”
At first, it may seem like she’s become “mean”, but the truth is, she’s just comfortable enough to be 100% real with you.
Why This Change is a Good Thing
Many people panic when they notice their partner doesn’t act the same as they did in the early days. But this change isn’t bad—it’s actually proof that the relationship has entered a deeper stage of love.
Here’s why:
✔ Comfort = Authenticity – She’s not trying to impress you anymore; she’s just being herself. That means the love is real, not a performance.
✔ Teasing = Affection – Playful sarcasm is often a sign of deep emotional connection. The fact that she feels safe enough to joke around with you means she trusts you.
✔ Honesty = Growth – She’s no longer telling you what you want to hear; she’s telling you what you need to hear, helping you become the best version of yourself.
Think of it like this: sugar tastes great, but too much of it is unhealthy. A little lime, though? It keeps things fresh and exciting!
Signs That Your Relationship Has Transitioned from Sugar to Citrus (And That’s Okay!)
1. The compliments slow down, but the actions speak louder
She may not say “you’re so amazing” as often, but she’ll show love in other ways—by supporting your goals, remembering the little things you like, and sticking with you through tough times.
2. There’s more teasing, but it’s all love
Instead of praising every single thing you do, she now teases you—but in a way that brings you closer.
3. She tells you the truth, even when it’s not what you want to hear
If she cares about you, she won’t let you walk around with bad fashion choices or a dumb idea. She’ll call you out, but only because she wants the best for you.
4. “Good morning” texts turn into “Don’t forget to pay that bill”
It may seem less romantic, but it’s a sign that she’s thinking about your life together, not just the honeymoon phase.
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What to Do When the Sweetness Fades
Instead of worrying, embrace it! This phase of love is where real connection and long-term happiness are built. Here’s how to keep things fun and balanced:
✔ Appreciate her honesty – It’s a sign she sees you as a life partner, not just a crush.
✔ Keep the romance alive – Just because the sugar phase fades doesn’t mean you should stop making her feel special. Small gestures still matter!
✔ Laugh together – Don’t take the teasing too seriously. If she roasts you, roast her back (lovingly, of course!).
Final Thoughts: Love Evolves, and That’s Beautiful
At the end of the day, sugar is sweet, but citrus is refreshing. A long-term relationship isn’t about staying in the honeymoon phase forever—it’s about growing together, becoming each other’s best friend, and loving in a deeper, more authentic way.
So, the next time you notice your partner switching from sugar to lime, don’t worry—it just means the love is getting real. And that’s something to celebrate!
What do you think? Have you experienced this shift in love? Drop a comment and let’s talk!
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