HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford HealthCare announced Friday the arrival of two very special Christmas gifts — a pair of Christmas Day babies born at two of its hospitals about 14 hours apart Thursday.
Baby Ruby was born to mother Michelle Marano and father Andrew Melavczik at 1:28 a.m. at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Ruby weighed six pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20 inches.
Later on in the afternoon, baby Áziel was born at 3:50 p.m. to mother Lennya Blake and father Manuel Rodriguez Jr. at Hartford Hospital. Áziel weighed seven pounds, 14.5 ounces and measured 21 inches.
A Hartford Healthcare spokesperson said they are “Sending love, happiness and healthy wishes to the families as they begin their new journeys with babies Ruby and Áziel!”
Hartford HealthCare celebrates two Christmas babies
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) – Hartford HealthCare is celebrating the births of two babies on Christmas in 2025.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center delivered a special gift this Christmas – the arrival of baby Ruby, born to mother Michelle Marano and father Andrew Melavczik.
Baby Ruby was born at 1:28 a.m. and weighed 6lbs 10oz, 20 inches.
Hartford Hospital delivered baby Áziel, a Christmas miracle for mother Lennya Blake and father Manuel Rodriguez Jr..
Baby Áziel was born at 3:50 p.m. and weighed 7 lbs 14.5 ounces, 21 inches.
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