A Bethlehem baby born early on Christmas Day at Tauranga Hospital arrived a week ahead of his due date.
Bethlehem couple Kelsie and Winston Goodfellow welcomed their son and firstborn Enzo Remi Goodfellow who was born 43 minutes after midnight on Christmas Eve.
Weighing in at seven pound three ounces, Enzo was due on New Years' Day.
'He decided to join us on Christmas Day,' says Kelsie. 'My waters had broken on the twenty-third but no contractions had started so I was induced on Christmas Eve.”
Enzo Goodfellow, born on Christmas Day to Bethlehem couple Winston and Kelsie Goodfellow. Photo: Supplied.
Winston, who Kelsie says is 'half Canadian and half Kiwi' met Kelsie in New Zealand 10 years ago. They married in January 2022. Winston is an account manager for Ricoh and Kelsie is a fashion buyer for Repertoire.
The couple had planned to spend Christmas Day at home in Bethlehem with Winston's family who are visiting from Canada.
'Everyone was meant to come to our house on Christmas Day. So they spent Christmas without us and waited to meet Enzo.”
Enzo Goodfellow, born on Christmas Day to Bethlehem couple Winston and Kelsie Goodfellow. Photo: Supplied.
She gave birth at Tauranga Hospital.
'Our midwife was unavailable for our son's arrival so the Tauranga Hospital maternity unit stepped in.'
She praises hospital staff for their care.
'Tauranga Hospital maternity unit is absolutely beautiful, amazing and supportive. We felt very looked after. They are joyous and lovely.
'And I want to specially thank Rebecca who safely delivered Enzo into the world.”
Home again in Bethlehem, it's time to catch up on belated Christmas celebrations as well as celebrating the new arrival with family.
'We are so happy he is here, and he's healthy. It's always going to be a double celebration on Christmas Day from now on with this extra special Christmas gift.”
Enzo Goodfellow, born on Christmas Day to Bethlehem couple Winston and Kelsie Goodfellow. Photo: Supplied.
Enzo Goodfellow, born on Christmas Day to Bethlehem couple Winston and Kelsie Goodfellow. Photo: Supplied.
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