TWO Wirral babies leapt into the world today within seconds of each other sharing a unique birthday – February 29.
Romy Ainsworth was the first to arrive on leap year day at Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital at 1.04pm with Theo James Moore arriving less than a minute later.
Dad Glenn Ainsworth with baby Romy, Wirral's first leap year baby
Parents-of-six Rachel and Glenn Ainsworth were thrilled to welcome their seventh child into the world on the rarest of birthdays – leap year day – with Romy weighing 7lb.
Thirty-year-old Rachel, who lives in Prenton, said: “She was early, so we didn’t expect a leap year baby.
“We’ll celebrate her birthday on February 28 in non leap years but leap year celebrations will be extra special.”
Theo James Moore with mum Hayley Davies
Less than a minute after Romy was born, Theo arrived weighing 6lb 8oz.
Mum Hayley Davies, aged 34 from Beechwood, said: “Theo was born two weeks early but I’m delighted by his arrival.
“I didn’t think I would have a normal delivery after having had a caesarean the last time.”
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