WINCHESTER, Ontario – The Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) welcomed Leo Garrah at 7:08 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020, making him the first New Year baby of the region.
Joëlle Carpentier and Tristan Garrah of Osgoode welcomed baby Leo with the assistance of midwife Jennifer Pawlett. The couple thought it would be a good idea to have a quiet New Year’s Eve as their son was set to arrive two days earlier.
“Everything was great,” said Tristan. “Joëlle’s cousin had a baby at WDMH and highly recommended it. It was fantastic. I’d recommend it to anyone. It’s much easier to drive south and the parking was great too!”
Joëlle, Tristan and Leo went home several hours after the birth with a care package from the WDMH nurses which included blankets, outfits and bibs for baby Leo.
