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Queens, NY - September 9, 2009 - If the numerologists of the world are right, the young child of Maria Villagomez is set for a long and lucky life.
The new mother gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Isabella, today, 9-9-09, a day that saw the lucky number 9 align in more ways than one. The baby was born at 9:09 a.m. Numerologists cite the number 9 as a signifier of longevity, luck and strength.
Ms. Villagomez arrived at New York Hospital Queens at 3:45 a.m. As soon as the clock ticked 9:09 a.m., Ms. Gomez gave birth to Isabella, weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 21 and one half inches in length.
“When I was in delivery, I didn’t realize what a coincidence the timing was,” Gomez said. “But now I certainly feel blessed to have such a beautiful baby girl. The staff at New York Hospital Queens did a wonderful job in caring for me and my baby.”
Isabella is the second child of Maria Villagomez, who lives in Elmhurst.
Caption:
Maria Villagomez holds her baby daughter Isabella, who was born at 9:09 a.m. on 9-9-09 alongside members of the Mother and Baby team of New York Hospital Queens. From left to right, Insoon Pak, RN, Maria Villagomez, Isabella Villagomez, Georgette Durand, assistant nurse manager and Wesner Thenor-Louis, M.D.
