But for Jessica and Mark Worrall, baby Daniel Thomas, born on Monday, February 29, just after midnight, being a “leapling” baby feels more like a blessing than anything else. The chances of having a baby on Leap Day are 1 in 1,461.
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Newborns at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are being dressed up in green costumes to celebrate their Leap Day births. Proud parents of Caden Lee were not expecting it. “Well we were quite surprised that he was two weeks early and then when we realized it was leap day it was even more surprising but we are glad he is here and he’s healthy”.
If this day only comes around once every 4 years, when will baby Ian celebrate his birthday from here on out?
“We have to tell her it’s not February 29 every year”.
“Trevor, I had him the day after his due date, and I thought it would be awesome if that happened with Ian”, she said.
“Every time I see both of them, it’s the happiest I’ve ever felt and it’s really hard to explain”.
Traci Phillips is an office manager for a local business and John works for Advantage Drainage Systems of Waverly, she said.
“She’s very sad right now”, Tara said of Dorie, who quickly volunteered to take the next flight home until Tara and Jason encouraged her just to wait until their scheduled return on Wednesday. “Lynn is my wife’s middle name my son has my middle name”, said Krigbaum.
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When it isn’t a Leap Year, baby Audrey Rose’s parents say they will celebrate her birthday on March 1st.
