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Texas Firefighter Breaks 108-Year Streak with Baby Girl

9/11/2025

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Texas firefighter Michael Sherman and his wife Joacquia are expecting a baby girl, ending a 108-year streak of male births in the Sherman family.
They announced the gender at a celebration with family and friends.
Michael feels honored to welcome a daughter, following a lineage of sons since 1917.
The family is considering a Guinness World Record for their unique streak.
Research suggests the father's genes influence the sex ratio.

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Texas firefighter Michael Sherman and his wife Joacquia are expecting a baby girl, ending a 108-year streak of male births in the Sherman family.
They announced the gender at a celebration with family and friends.
Michael feels honored to welcome a daughter, following a lineage of sons since 1917.
The family is considering a Guinness World Record for their unique streak.
Research suggests the father's genes influence the sex ratio.