Now we’re hearing from Novant Health UVA Medical Center in Prince William County, which is announcing its first baby of the New Year. A press release states:
Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center welcomes the new year with the announcement of its first baby of 2020. Liam Okechukwu was born Jan. 1 at the Women’s & Children’s Center at Haymarket Medical Center.
Baby’s full name: Liam Okechukwu
Time and date of birth: 2:56 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020
Baby’s weight and height: 6 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches
Sex of baby: Male
Mother: Christy Uchendu
Delivering physician: Dr. Jennifer Nguyen An, OB
Liam has two siblings, a 24-year-old brother and 16-year-old sister. Liam’s father, Johnson Okechukwu, was also born on Jan. 1 and is thrilled to share a birthday with his son. The family was given a gift basket courtesy of Novant Health Auxiliary.
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