A woman born on February 29 said she feel "unique and special" due to only having seven birthdays in her lifetime so far. Emily Smith, 31, is a 'leap baby' (a child born on February 29 during a leap year) and has therefore only seen her actual birthday come once every four years.
The mum-of-two said that growing up was difficult because other kids would tease her due to not getting a birthday every year.
People are often left confused when she reveals she's just 'seven years old' but says it's a brilliant icebreaker. On the years she doesn't have an official birthday, she makes up for it by celebrating for two days on February 28 and March 1. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go. She added that she "wouldn't change" her unique birhtday as it makes her feel "special".
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