January 1st 2025.
On New Year's Eve, while the majority of Australians were captivated by dazzling fireworks, there were some very special celebrations taking place for the proud parents of the first little bundles of joy of the year. For these parents, their newborn's birth not only marks a memorable birthday, but also the beginning of a brand new generation.
As the clock struck midnight, Budianto and Siska Apriyanti Sim welcomed their second son, Shawn, into the world, making him the first baby born in Sydney in 2025. Overjoyed, Budianto shared, "It's a very beautiful moment for us." Meanwhile, Siska revealed that little Shawn was already showing a love for partying, saying, "Shawn wanted to party, he likes party."
The couple had planned to go to Darling Harbour to watch the fireworks, but Siska's contractions began around 11pm, making them change their plans. Fortunately, they didn't go, as baby Shawn couldn't wait to make his grand entrance into the world, arriving 17 days before his due date, weighing a healthy three kilos.
In Melbourne, another special arrival was made less than an hour after baby Shawn. Vivek Menon and his wife welcomed their daughter, Marya, into their lives with tears of joy. "It's just a top of the world feeling, you know," Vivek shared, "because as soon as she came out, we were in tears because we just couldn't hold it back." Baby Marya was right on time, arriving on her due date, and joining the new generation of babies born between 2025 and 2039, known as Generation Beta.
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