B.C.鈥檚 first baby of 2022 was born at four minutes past midnight on New Year鈥檚 Day in Victoria.
The baby boy was born at the Victoria General Hospital to Shawna White and Ishmael Grimwood, weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces.
He has no siblings and no name as of yet, although the boy鈥檚 dad, Grimwood, told Black Press Media they have a list of names picked out and will decide on one that suits him best in the next few days.
He added that the 27-hour labour went smoothly and that he and White couldn鈥檛 be more excited about their newborn son.
The couple resides on Salt Spring Island and ventured to Victoria, where they had planned to give birth, a week before the baby was expected to arrive 鈥 just to be safe.
鈥淲e鈥檒l be at Victoria General Hospital for a few more days before we head back home where we have everything prepared for the baby,鈥 said Grimwood.
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