Among the parents to receive memorable gifts at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on Christmas Day this year were Jodie Miles and Connor Drake.  

Four newborns arrived at the N&N on the big day, with the first being delivered at 6.58am.

The second to arrive - at 2.41pm - was Joseph Bear Drake, weighing 7lbs 2oz.  

New parents Jodie and Connor said having their son on Christmas Day was the best present they could have asked for.

Norwich Evening News:  Joseph Bear Drake was born on Christmas Day 2023 weighing 7lbs 2oz Joseph Bear Drake was born on Christmas Day 2023 weighing 7lbs 2oz (Image: Connor Drake)

They also said that the beautiful experience made them and their entire family very overwhelmed.  

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Connor said: “He is a truly special baby so of course we had to give him a Christmas name.” 

The family even managed to gather around the Christmas tree on their ward at the N&N to capture the first festive photograph of their son.