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Lincoln welcomes first baby of the year

A Lincoln baby has the distinction of being the first birth of 2023.

Sunday, January 1st 2023, 1:12 PM CST

Updated:

Sunday, January 1st 2023, 1:14 PM CST

By News Channel Nebraska

Photo courtesy Bryan Health

LINCOLN, Neb. -- A Lincoln baby has earned the distinction of being the first birth of 2023.

Dylan and Rachel Christianson welcomed their child, John-David, at 7:56 a.m.

The capital city's newest citizen was delivered by Dr. Benjamin Byers of Bryan Health's Center for Maternal & Fetal Care.

The youngster weighed 5 lbs., 4 oz., and is 17 and 3/4 inches tall.

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