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Corewell Health delivers its 1st Leap Year baby of 2024

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Posted at 12:58 PM, Feb 29, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-29 13:02:24-05

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids hospital welcomed its first Leap Year baby for 2024 on Thursday!

Rori Rae Blasch was born at Butterworth Hospital to Ellery and Daniel Blasch at 12:32 a.m., according to Corewell Health.

We’re told Rori weighed in at 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Rori’s birthdate holds additional significance, as it coincided with what would have been her great-grandparents’ 60th anniversary.

Mom and Dad intend to celebrate Rori’s birthday on Feb. 28 every non-Leap Year, the hospital says.

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