The Force is strong with this mom who decided that even labor pains shouldn't keep her from having a little fun.

Katie Stricker Curtis wore the same kind of Chewbacca mask made famous by Candace 'Chewbacca Mom' Payne last year.  Curtis shared the video on her Facebook page, writing that 'just because I'm about to be a mom doesn't mean I have to grow up!'

The video has since gone viral and both Curtis and newborn Jayden are doing well.

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