Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center has welcomed nine babies so far on Leap Day, and expect another five before midnight.
"Today, we're excited to announce the arrival of some truly special bundles of joy – Leap Year babies born on this unique day. As the world marks this extra day on the calendar, local families’ hearts leap with joy. Occurring only once every four years, what better way to commemorate Leap Day than by welcoming new life into the world?" a release from the hospital states.
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center’s first Leap Year baby was born at 12:12 a.m. and by 2 p.m., nine more had followed.
"Six more babies are expected to arrive before the end of the day. Ochsner LGMC is the largest birthing facility in the region," the release states.
Here's the very first baby born on Leap Day at OLGMC:
The first baby born at Ochsner was Twisha Nayak, who was born 12 minutes after midnight. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19.75 inches. Her mom is Anuja Sahasrabudhe and her dad is Prathiush Nayak.
Here's the info, and photos, for two more of the newest residents of Acadiana:
Derrick Morris II was born at 7:21 a.m. on Thursday, February 29. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20 inches. His mom is Alicia Goodley and his dad is Derrick Morris, and he has two siblings: Kason Thompson, 13, and Laiken Thompson, 8.
Braxton Haviland was born at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 29 at 8:45 a.m. He is 19 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. His mom is Antonisha Walker and his dad is Brandon Haviland, and he's their first baby.
Over at Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital, the first Leap Year baby was delivered at 5:07 Thursday morning. Four more were delivered throughout the day.
Meet some of the Acadiana families who welcomed their bundle of joy on this special day:
Justin and Erin Lamkin welcomed their baby Mia at 11:45 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces.
A few hours later came baby Kaidyn, weighing 8 pounds and 2 ounces. Kaidyn’s parents are Brianna Hebert and Austin Menard.
