10 Most Heartwarming Moments In How I Met Your Mother

8. Marvin's Birth

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Moving on a few years, by the time the seventh season came around, Lily's pregnancy had been shadowed for a couple of years.

We'd seen a few flash-forwards (with some humorous scenes between Lily and Barney), but there'd also been some more emotional moments. The pair initially struggle to conceive, and just when they're told everything's okay, Marshall's dad dies, putting their whole situation into upheaval.

So it's a lovely scene after Lily finally gives birth. The gang gathers round in awe, and the pair announce they're calling him Marvin, after Marshall's late father. It's a real moment of reflection, and a new start for the couple, who are starting a more positive era in their lives after a tough couple of years.

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