Sophie Mae Babcock. Courtesy Bartlett Regional HospitalThe first baby of the year was born to a Bartlett Regional Hospital obstetrics nurse, who was on duty when she went into labor.
Sophie Mae Babcock was born at 2:55 p.m., New Year’s Day. Her mother is nurse Angela Babcock, and her father is Danny Babcock, a firefighter for Capital City Fire and Rescue.
Sophie Mae weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Raymond Glen Hand. Courtesy Bartlett Regional HospitalThe second baby of the new year was born at 8:36 p.m. to Deena and Daniel Hand. Raymond Glen Hand came into the world at 8 pounds, 14 ounces and 21 inches.
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