Journalist couple welcomes baby boy on mother's birthday
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- RTL sports reporter Ines Goda Forjan and Nova TV journalist Ivan Forjan welcomed their first child, a son named Noa.
- Baby Noa was born on July 10th at 9:01 AM, coinciding with his mother's 35th birthday, making it a double celebration.
- Ines had previously announced her maternity leave from RTL in May, expressing her anticipation for the new role and her return in a year.
Croatian journalists Ines Goda Forjan and Ivan Forjan are celebrating the arrival of their first child, a son named Noa. The baby was born on July 10th at 9:01 AM, a date that holds special significance as it is also his mother's 35th birthday. This joyous occasion marks a double celebration for the couple.
He didn't wait for the World Cup final but arrived on mom's 35th birthday. And immediately became our whole world.
Ines, an RTL sports reporter, shared the happy news on Instagram with a series of photos of the newborn. She began her post with lyrics from a song by Oliver Dragojeviฤ, expressing the profound love the new parents feel for their son. "He didn't wait for the World Cup final but arrived on mom's 35th birthday. And immediately became our whole world," Ines revealed.
Ines had announced her departure for maternity leave in May, bidding farewell to viewers from RTL Danas after a report on a marathon. "It's time for a new role, time for maternity leave. I will miss you, but see you in a year," she had said. Her announcement was met with numerous supportive comments from colleagues and viewers wishing her well for this new chapter.
It's time for a new role, time for maternity leave. I will miss you, but see you in a year.
The couple had first announced their pregnancy in March, sharing professional photos and revealing they were expecting a boy. The announcement came after Ines's demanding work period, including extensive reporting from the European Handball Championship. Now, after a professional peak, she is embracing the most important role of her life.
New life is being born.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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