It’s not every day that a newborn steals the internet’s attention, but one Tennessee mom managed to do just that, and all because of her baby’s unbelievable size. The Nashville woman recently gave birth to her first child, and the internet is still picking its collective jaw up off the floor. Why? Because her son, Cassian, entered the world weighing a jaw-dropping 12 pounds and 14 ounces. Nearly double the size of a typical newborn.
Even in a world full of viral pregnancy reveals and elaborate gender announcements, this one takes the cake. When the proud Tennessee mom posted her very first TikTok sharing Cassian’s birth, viewers couldn’t believe what they were seeing. The video showcased the massive baby in all his glory, the cheeks, rolls, and all. However, some people online weren’t buying it.
Tennessee Mother Gives Birth To 12lb Baby
“It’s AI, people,” one commenter declared, convinced that the baby couldn’t possibly be real. And honestly, it’s easy to understand the skepticism. Between the rise of AI-generated content and perfectly edited “momfluencer” videos flooding our feeds, the internet has gotten good at faking reality. But Cassian is 100% real.
According to reports out of Nashville, Cassian’s birth was nothing short of extraordinary. Most babies are born weighing between seven and eight pounds, so this little guy is in a league of his own. It’s the kind of story that sounds like folklore. Cassian’s delivery was so remarkable that WSMV4 featured the family’s story, confirming that yes, this big boy is very real, and that he was born on his mother’s birthday, no less. Talk about the ultimate birthday gift.
Of course, while social media joked about the “AI baby,” many moms commented in awe and maybe a little bit of horror about the birth itself. Delivering a baby that size isn’t just impressive; it’s borderline superhuman. As one might imagine, a 12-pound newborn can turn labor into a full-on endurance test. Yet Cassian’s mom handled it like a champ, celebrating both her son’s arrival and her own birthday in the same hospital room.
The Internet Can’t Believe It
“Wow. He’s huge. Congratulations mama,” one person commented. “That baby has a credit score already,” another wrote. “Girl, you ok?” asked another social media user. “Were you pregnant for two years?” joked another. “He’s a real life cabbage patch doll,” a fifth comment read.
It’s easy to see why the internet is obsessed with Cassian. Beyond his size, his name alone sounds powerful, like someone destined for greatness. Maybe it’s because “Cassian” evokes images of a fantasy hero or movie star, which feels fitting for a baby already making headlines across Tennessee and beyond.
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