Congratulations to Yvonna Kopacz (Mel Bauer) and her fiancé Brett Wright on the birth of a healthy baby girl. Lola Athena May Wright was born on August 18th. The baby weigh in at 7 pounds, 3/4 ounces, and measured 20 inches long.
Kopacz, whose pregnancy was not written into the show, has already begun her maternity leave. The actress made her final on-air appearance on August 26th. Guiding Light will not address the actress' absence nor will the role be recast while Kopacz is on leave. Mel and on-screen husband Rick will be out of town at a rehabilitation center.
Kopacz is expected to return to work in September.