Four families across South Florida celebrated the start of a new year hearing the first cries of the newest members of their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The families rang in the new year with their newborns coming into the world at the perfect time, shortly after midnight struck, to begin 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Memorial Regional Hospital, the countdown ended with a cry of joy as baby Isaiah made his grand entrance at exactly 12:16 a.m., Thursday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Isaiah weighs just over 6 pounds and stretched out at 19 inches, making a special entrance for first-time parents Donnica Haynes and Shamar Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“He didn’t want to come on the 31st. He wanted to be special and come Jan. 1. So yeah, this is our New Year’s baby,” said Haynes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was a special moment to begin the year, already turning 2026 into something different for the young family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s good. It’s pretty much good right now,” said Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The couple said they’re looking forward to baby Isaiah’s presence in their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Just having his presence and, you know, to fill the house with joy,” said Haynes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just a few miles away, at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, another midnight miracle occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baby Eden Skye Garrido was born at 12:14 a.m. to join the family of five for the new Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We’re exhausted, but we’re excited, we’re ecstatic. Best way to ring in the New Year,” said mother Megan Garrido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said the newborn’s name has a special meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Eden Skye means a new beginning, like the Garden of Eden. We’re blessed to ring in the new year with baby Eden,” said Megan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At South Miami Hospital, baby Sienna joined the New Year’s Day celebration at 12:41 a.m., weighing in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And at Broward Health Medical Center, baby Iris Derilus arrived later in the morning at 7:26 a.m., weighing in at 8 pounds and 6 ounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four babies born to four different families, at four different hospitals across South Florida, now sharing the start of their lives right after the start of a new year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"