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Welcome to Putnam's First Baby of 2017
Sophia Rae Simone was the first baby born on New Year's Day at Putnam Hospital Center.
CARMEL, NY – Matt Simone was hoping, he said, for a New Year’s Day baby and the new dad got his wish.
The Simones, of Poughquag, greeted 2017 with the birth of their first child, a girl.
Sophia Rae Simone was the first baby born on New Year’s Day at Putnam Hospital Center, making her debut at 10:49 a.m., and weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19.25 inches long.
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“It’s exciting,” said mom, Amanda Simone. “It’s a good birthday to have.”
The newborn came two days before her due date and the parents did not know whether they were having a girl or boy.
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“This is a perfect way to start the New Year,” Amanda Simone said, while kissing her baby girl’s cheeks.
Photo: New parents Amanda and Matt Simone with their baby girl Sophia Rae Simone
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