Jessica Lynch talks about her ‘Daddy’s girl’
Jessica Lynch, who testified recently before Congress about time she spent as a prisoner of war in an Iraqi hospital in 2003, says that her 4 1/2-month-old daughter Dakota Ann with fiance Wes Robinson is "definitely a Daddy’s girl."
I’m glad they have such a wonderful bond because he works at night in maintenance and doesn’t get to see her as much as he’d like.
The baby is named after Jessica’s good friend and fellow soldier Lori Piestewa, who died after their military convoy was attacked. Dakota means ‘friend’ in a Native American language, and Lori was the first Native American woman to die in combat for America on foreign soil, Jessica noted. The injuries she herself suffered as a result of the incident left Jessica wondering if she’d even be able to conceive a baby, let alone carry to full-term.
[Dakota]’s a miracle because I didn’t know if my injuries would prevent me from having children…The final weeks of my pregnancy were tough — but so worth it. Probably the hardest part came when I was in the hospital. After I gave birth, I was woozy from the anesthesia, and I couldn’t feel anything below my waist. I didn’t have my glasses, so I couldn’t see. For a moment, it brought me back to that fear I felt when I first woke up in the enemy hospital.
Jessica said she would still be a soldier today if things in Iraq had gone differently, and for that reason, she said Dakota can pursue a similar path someday — if she chooses.
Sometimes I get asked if I want Dakota to join the army. I’ll allow her to make her own decisions.
Source: Glamour
- Posted on Jun 7, 07 at 6:50AM
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June 7th, 2007 at 11:15 am
Dakota most definitely does not mean “friend” in any Native American language! It means “the allies” and is the name of a Sioux tribe. It’s really not a very culturally appropriate name so it seems a rather misguided way of honoring someone of Native American heritage.
June 8th, 2007 at 4:25 am
I’m happy that she has a healthy baby girl, but puh-lease…she is SOOOO milking it!
June 8th, 2007 at 11:30 pm
Oh please, give Jessica a break and stop nitpicking. Hasn’t she been through enough? If she likes the name and it means something special to her, then that’s wonderful.
June 9th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
One would assume that the first poster, who used the name “Anne” knows every and all Native American language! Moreover, she must be familiar with the variations of that each word means to specific cultures whithin the people of every Native American language! Either that, or perhaps Anne wrote a bit quickly and did not think the post through before sending it.
Jessica is both pretty and honorable, and Dakota has a great mother.
June 9th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Lynch gals like Dakota, Jessica, Brandi, and Dee are all cute, pretty, awesome, cool, adorable, honorable and sweet. They all show it time and time again. They are all an example of a true celebrity!
Lynch gals are awesome! They rule!
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June 9th, 2007 at 10:51 pm
“[Dakota]’s a miracle because I didn’t know if my injuries would prevent me from having children…The final weeks of my pregnancy were tough — but so worth it. Probably the hardest part came when I was in the hospital. After I gave birth, I was woozy from the anesthesia, and I couldn’t feel anything below my waist. I didn’t have my glasses, so I couldn’t see. For a moment, it brought me back to that fear I felt when I first woke up in the enemy hospital. “
And yet you still stay strong inside Jessica…don’t ever begin to wonder why so many people look up to you and love you! You are amazing!
P.S. I am going to vote for Jessica Lynch for President as a write in…, and no, I am not saying a joke.
June 10th, 2007 at 5:08 am
REMEMBER…Jessica Lynch is much more than just a pretty face! She also has VERY pretty feet
What a doll!
July 3rd, 2007 at 12:45 am
jessica you have provin your self to be a friend to lori, dakota is a perfect name for your little girl. i’m happy that everything turned out ok and i wish you and your family has only good luck from now on and i’m sure little dakota some day will say [ i'm a soldier too ]
July 14th, 2007 at 5:02 pm
YOU ARE A GREAT PERSON HOPE LIFE BRINGS YOU A LOT OF HAPPINESS