January 2, 2016 | Lauren Woods - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

UConn Health Welcomes Connecticut’s First Baby of 2016

UConn Health welcomed the first baby of the New Year in Connecticut. Nimson Carr was born on Jan. 1 at 12:02 a.m. at UConn John Dempsey Hospital.

New Year Baby

Nimson Carr, son of Sarah Millard and Alexander Carr, is Connecticut's first born baby of 2016 on Jan. 1 at 12:02 am at UConn John Dempsey Hospital.

Nimson Carr
Introducing Connecticut’s first baby of the New Year, Nimson Carr, born Jan. 1 at 12:02 am.

It’s a boy. UConn Health was excited to ring in the New Year with the birth of Connecticut’s first baby born in 2016, when Nimson Carr arrived at 12:02 am on Jan. 1 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds and 1.2 ounces.

Parents Sarah Millard and Alexander Carr of Bristol, Conn. couldn’t have been happier.

“Nimson is wonderful, and absolutely perfect,” said Sarah, overjoyed at the news that her son was Connecticut’s first baby of the New Year.

“It’s really great,” said Sarah. “It’s awesome for Nimson to be the first baby of the New Year. It’s incredible and also crazy how much attention we have received.”

Nimson Carr Gift Basket Delivery
A surprise UConn gift basket was delivered to the Carr Family by Dr. Ramzi Alkass, Nurse Manager Melinda Kindulas, Nursing Director Caryl Ryan, and Jenny Caroon RN of UConn Health.

Nimson and his parents were in the media spotlight on New Year’s Day, granting interviews and sharing their joyous experience with local television news stations including: CBS 3, NBC 30, and Fox 61.

In celebration of the milestone at UConn John Dempsey Hospital’s Family Birthing Center Nimson and his parents were surprised with a gift basket overflowing with baby presents from UConn Health leadership, Nursing Administration, the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, nurses, and also the obstetrician who delivered their son, Dr. Ramzi Alkass.

The gift basket included a UConn Husky stuffed animal, UConn baby clothes, bibs, onesies, hats, spoons, baby books such as Goodnight Moon, and other newborn necessities like diapers and wipes.  Also, the basket had UConn gear for the proud parents.

“It feels great and really nice to be a part of such a special moment in their life,” said Dr. Alkass, assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UConn Health. “This was my first time delivering a New Year’s baby so close to midnight. A special thanks to the nurses, especially Lina Godfrey RN whose hard work helped make this special moment happen.”

For the delivery Dr. Alkass and Nurse Godfrey were assisted by staff nurses Deb Junkins RN, Danielle Kinney RN, and Teri Stratton RN, along with Resident Dr. Emily Mills.

Gift Basket for New Year Baby
Welcome to UConn Nation. UConn Health surprised the parents of Nimson Carr with a gift basket filled with UConn baby presents and gear.

Dr. Alkass added, “We are so glad the parents chose UConn Health for their delivery.”

Mom and baby are healthy and doing well. They will be discharged home on the morning of Jan. 3.