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The First Babies are being born in 2022 in Maine

The First Babies are being born in 2022 in Maine

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MAINE(WGME)– Along with welcoming the New Year, Maine parents and hospitals are also welcoming New Years day babies.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center welcomed their first baby early Saturday morning.

The hospital reports that Bailey Nichols was born at 2:08 AM weighing 7 lbs 0 oz, and is 19.25 inches long.

Her parents are Hannah Nichols and Payson Nichols from Bangor.

Northern Light Mercy Hospital also welcomed Hudson Hunter Ellis at 6:07 AM.

He weighed 7 lbs 9 oz and is 21 inches long. His parents are Alaechia Ellis and Ben Ellis from Gardiner.

Maine Medical Center welcomed their first baby at 1:12 AM, her name is Virginie Emmanuelle Ngono.

Virginie is a premie with a 27-week gestational age, where she is being treated in the MMC neonatal intensive care unit. She weighs 2 lbs 8 oz and was 14.6 inches long.

She is the fourth child of Armand Ngono and Michele Kouanzoua, and also the sibling of Raphael age 7, Samuel age 4, and Marie Chloe age 2, of Biddeford.

“It is a blessing for having her at the beginning of the year. “Moreover, in the middle of the pandemic, it is a hope that we can get through this pandemic and life goes on. We also want to thank the MMC staff for their care, attention and professionalism during this adventure. They have been a great support for our family, and all we can say to them is thank you,” said Armand Ngono and Michele Kouanzoua.

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