Ithaca Couple Welcomes Massive 13-Pound Baby Boy

Newborn Shawn Jr. is one of the biggest babies ever born at Cayuga Medical Center.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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In a story that has gone viral, Terrica and Shawn welcomed their baby boy, Shawn Jr., into the world at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. The newborn weighed a whopping 13 pounds, making him one of the biggest babies ever born at the hospital. Meanwhile, another Ithaca couple, Chloe and Victor, welcomed their 4-pound baby, creating a stark contrast in the nursery.

Why it matters

Unusually large or small newborns can raise health concerns and require specialized medical care. This story highlights the wide range of birth weights that can occur, even within the same community.

The details

Shawn Jr. was born with a full head of hair, teeth, and a 401(k) plan, according to the proud parents. The medical staff at Cayuga Medical Center said they have rarely seen a baby of this size. In contrast, Chloe and Victor's 4-pound newborn was also an outlier, with the couple joking that their baby looked like a "promo poster for a reboot of the old Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito movie 'Twins'."

  • Shawn Jr. was born on February 25, 2026.
  • Chloe and Victor's baby was born shortly after Shawn Jr.

The players

Terrica and Shawn

The parents of the 13-pound newborn Shawn Jr.

Chloe and Victor

The parents of the 4-pound newborn baby.

Cayuga Medical Center

The hospital in Ithaca, New York where the two babies were born.

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What they’re saying

“Shawn Jr. was so big that he came into the world with a 401 (k), opinions about lawn care, and a 750 credit score.”

— Terrica, Mother of Shawn Jr. (kfdi.com)

“Their picture in the nursery looked like a promo poster for a reboot of the old Arnold Schwarzennegar, Danny DeVito movie 'Twins.'”

— Chloe and Victor, Parents of 4-pound newborn (kfdi.com)

What’s next

The medical staff at Cayuga Medical Center will continue to monitor the health and development of both the 13-pound and 4-pound newborns to ensure they receive the appropriate care.

The takeaway

This story highlights the remarkable diversity in newborn sizes, underscoring the importance of providing personalized medical attention to ensure the best outcomes for both mother and child, regardless of the baby's birth weight.