Kathleen Hilliard

As a bright start to a brand new year, Iowa, La., residents Sadie and Cody Lacombe welcomed the first baby of 2021 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women.

“It was a week past his due date,” explained new dad Cody Lacombe. “It was unexpected.”

Hayes Lane Lacombe was born at 6:36 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2021.

He’s 7 pounds, 15 ounces and 19.7 inches long.

“It was great, but we’re exhausted right now,” said Lacombe when asked about being a new parent.

Lacombe said the baby and mother are doing well.Hayes Lane Lacombe was born to Sadie and Cody Lacombe Friday morning

at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women.

Special to the American Press