Kids & Family
Emory Johns Creek Celebrates First Baby Of 2019
Baby Josiah was born at 1:39 a.m. on Jan. 1, and weighed 9 pounds and 2 ounces.
JOHNS CREEK, GA — Two Emory hospitals celebrated 2019 with the arrival of the first babies born in the new year.
Baby Josiah was born at 1:39 a.m. Jan. 1 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and arrived four days past his due date, the hospital said. Parents Denae and Gary say they "are so excited to have him here." The family, which also includes big sister Leilah, added it was an "amazing surprise" to have their new addition join them on Jan. 1.
At Emory University Hospital Midtown, the first baby born on Jan. 1 arrived at 12:01 a.m. Dad Afsar and Mom Fatema welcomed baby girl Asiya a few weeks early. She weighed 4 pounds, 5 ounces and is doing well.
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Fatema said she was surprised when the baby was born one minute after midnight. Both parents said they are thrilled to have a baby girl born on Jan. 1, since every year her birthday will be celebrated with fireworks.
Photo: Baby Josiah with his family. Credit: Emory Johns Creek Hospital
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