Calif. Hospital's First Baby of 2026 Returns Home After Weeks in NICU as Her Parents Say She's Growing 'Stronger Every Day'

Calif. Hospital's First Baby of 2026 Returns Home After Weeks in NICU as Her Parents Say She's Growing 'Stronger Every Day'

Josephine Rose McGillicuddy was born at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 1Josephine Rose McGillicuddyCredit: Courtesy Loma Linda University Children's HospitalNEED TO KNOWBaby Josephine Rose McGillicuddy was born prematurely at 33 weeks on Jan. 1 at Loma Linda University Children's HospitalShe spent two weeks in the NICU receiving specialized care to help her breathe, gain weight and stabilize her temperatureHer parents say she is thriving at home and praised …