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First Baby Of The New Year Is Magic
posted (January 2, 2018)
New Year's day was especially bright for 28-year-old Arlene Burgess and 19-year-old Elizabeth Castillo. These new mothers both gave birth to their babies in the early hours, or minutes of the first day of 2018. It's auspicious timing, and this morning they showed off their new bundles of joy and shared a little more about their gestation journey.

Burgess gave birth to her daughter on January 1st at 12:52 am and Castillo gave birth to her son at 4:39 am. Both mothers received different essentials from San Cas, Brodies, and the Rotary Club.

Countrywide, the Ministry of Health reports that there were a total of 13 births on New Year 's Day. 4 in Bze City, 3 in Dangriga, 3 in Belmopan, 2 in Orange Walk, one in Punta Gorda and none for Corozal and San Ignacio.





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