Spencer, IA (KICD)– It was a close race, but a winner has been decided for the title of Spencer Hospital’s first baby of 2023.

New Year’s Day was quiet but by the early morning hours of January 2nd, hospital staff were assisting three expectant mothers all in active labor.

It wouldn’t be until shortly after nine o’clock when Baker Viedenkamp entered the world weighing seven pounds, four ounces and measuring 19 3/4 inches long.

Parents Blake and Jill Viedenkamp of Spencer were expecting baby Baker a little bit closer to his January 14th due date but thought it would be fun if he surprised them on their New Year’s Eve anniversary.

Baby number two vying for the title was born about two hours after Viedenkamp and about two hours before baby number three.