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NewsJanuary 3, 2016

SAN DIEGO -- Twins are getting attention because, though born minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2015 and one in 2016. Jaelyn Valenica was born New Year's Eve at 11:59 p.m. Her twin brother, Luis Valencia Jr., arrived at 12:01 a.m. New Year's Day. The babies were due in late January, but doctors called the mother in because one was in a breech position. The father, Luis Valencia, called it a New Year's blessing to have two healthy children...

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Two-year twins: Babies born Dec. 31, Jan. 1

SAN DIEGO -- Twins are getting attention because, though born minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2015 and one in 2016. Jaelyn Valenica was born New Year's Eve at 11:59 p.m. Her twin brother, Luis Valencia Jr., arrived at 12:01 a.m. New Year's Day. The babies were due in late January, but doctors called the mother in because one was in a breech position. The father, Luis Valencia, called it a New Year's blessing to have two healthy children.

-- Associated Press

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