The arrival of a newborn is always a significant event, but it feels even more extraordinary when it coincides with New Year’s Day. At the Suva Colonial War Memorial Hospital, just 44 minutes past midnight on Tuesday, Mereseini Likucokocoko welcomed her baby boy, who arrived 11 days ahead of his expected due date, weighing in at 2.85 kilograms.
Despite facing challenges during labor, Ms. Likucokocoko expressed heartfelt gratitude to the midwives and medical staff for their support. “It was a surprise; we did not expect him until January 11, but I thank God for this healthy gift,” she remarked. This unexpected arrival has filled her family with joy, creating a memory they will treasure forever.
In another instance, Akeneta Ranadi gave birth to a baby girl at Nadi Hospital, also a surprise since her due date was set for January 8. “It’s a blessing to give birth on New Year’s Day,” she said, noting that her newborn daughter weighed 3.78 kilograms. Ms. Ranadi, who lives alone with her children while her partner works overseas, described the birth as the first blessing of the year and expressed hope for more blessings in the months to come.
Similarly, in Ligau Village on Kia Island, Senimili Duavokavoka had her own New Year joy when she gave birth to a healthy son at Labasa Hospital shortly after midnight. Weighing 3.7 kilograms, she called her son, Suliasi Vunibola Turaganivalu, the perfect gift that completes their family. “When I heard his first cry, I felt relief and joy,” she shared, thanking Jesus for this blessing.
These stories demonstrate how the new year has brought hope and joy to new families, marking a fresh start filled with love and promise. The unexpected births are not just celebrations of life but also symbols of new beginnings, filling their parents with hope and gratitude for the future.
Overall, the arrival of these babies on New Year’s Day resonates with the theme of renewal and could signify a positive start to the year for their families and the community.
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