Did you know that 50 precious babies were born on one of the busiest-ever 24 hours at Mater Mothers’ hospitals, including Burpengary’s very own Colter Tryhorn?
Colter was among the 44 bubs who were born at Mater Mothers’ in Brisbane on 30 Aug 2023, with another six babies arriving at Mater Mothers’ across regional Queensland.
This remarkable day almost broke records, coming close to the previous highest number of babies born in a single day across Mater hospitals in South East Queensland, which stood at 52 on 18 October 2022.
Many of the parents, including Colter’s mum and dad, whimsically attribute their baby’s arrival to a rare celestial event – the occurrence of a super blue moon. For these families, the unique lunar phenomenon became the backdrop for their precious baby’s arrival, turning it into a day of exceptional births.
Mater Mothers’ Hospitals General Manager Kerri Gane said 30 August was “very close to a record-breaking day”.
“A large number of babies were born at Mater Mothers’ Private Hospital, Mater Mothers’ Hospital and Mater Private Hospital Redland, including one set of twins,” Ms Gane said.
“We had six babies arrive early and spend a few days in the Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. I’m not sure what it was about 30 August, maybe it had something to do with the rare super blue moon that graced our skies that evening!”
Beyond Brisbane, the magic of the blue moon also touched the regions, where a batch of baby girls made their entrance into the world. Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville Hospital welcomed three baby girls, Mater Mothers’ Private Mackay greeted two girls, and Mater Mothers’ Private Rockhampton celebrated the arrival of one precious girl.
Colter Tryhorn and his family from Burpengary are now a part of this extraordinary chapter in Mater’s history.
Published 26-Sept-2023
