LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- At least 21 babies have been born on Leap Day 2020 in the Louisville area.
A spokesperson for U of L Hospital's Center for Women and Infants said four babies have been born at the facility, including a set of twins: Iranzi and Ineza. Iranzi, a boy, was born at 9:28 a.m., and Ineza, a girl, was born at 9:30 a.m. U of L also welcomed Zodiak Brewton at 1:30 a.m. and Christian at 4:35 a.m.
"I wanted a Leap Day baby," said Zhone Montgomery, Brewton's mother. "I wanted him to have a birthday every four years, just different than everybody else."
Fourteen babies were delivered Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, according to spokesperson Maggie Roetsker.
The first baby, Karsyn Smith, was born at 12:23 a.m. Her mother, Ti Smith, was in labor for more than 36 hours.
"It was all worth it," Smith said. "She's so cute, and I'm just happy that she's finally here."
A spokesperson for Baptist Health Louisville said a boy named Jaxson was born at 2:02 a.m. Saturday. At Baptist Health Floyd, William Daniel Branham was born at 9:39 a.m. Another baby, Kayden, was also born at Baptist Health Floyd at 7:28 p.m. Baptist Health La Grange also had one leap day baby, Marjorie, who was born at 11:33 a.m.
Carolyn Callahan with U of L Health said people born on Feb. 29 are referred to as "Leaplings" or "Leapers."
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