Spencer, IA (KICD)– Spencer Hospital has announced its first birth of 2024.

The Birth Center initially rpeorted a quiet start to the new year until Jessica Rojas arrived Tuesday evening in active labor that would continue to 4 a.m. Wednesday when baby Liam Lopez made his arrivel earning his the distinction of Spencer Hospital’s first baby of the year.

Baby Liam weidghed in at five pounds six ounces and measured 18.25 inches long. Rojas says they chose Liam as a name because the meaning of “strong-willed warrior” fits their new addition following some complications during the pregancy.

Liam will be welcomed home by sister Aislynn who Rojas says also arrived early weighing the same as her little brother and in the same hospital room.