 One family in Crowing County celebrated the new year at Ascension Health Hospital in Brainerd. Their reason for the visit was the unexpected delivery of the first baby born in Crowing County in 2017. Our Logan Gaye has more on this year's new year baby. Chakayra Johnson wasn't expecting to bring in the new year in the hospital, but that's exactly what happened when she suddenly went to labor a week early. I came in at seven o'clock in the morning, delivered her at 2.30, I don't know. It was a long delivery, I guess. I was pushing for three hours. Born seven pounds, 10 ounces, Raelynn Johnson was the first baby born in 2017 in Crowing County. During the delivery, baby Raelynn ran into a little obstacle, but that didn't stop her from making a grand entrance. She was, what's it called? Post here. So she was facing the wrong way or her head was facing the wrong way. So she had a little struggle getting out of there. Eventually she got out. And although Raelynn is still just a newborn, she is already showing so much personality. She has some sass. That's definitely for sure. She's definitely a girl. And Chakayra's family can't wait to see what other surprises and memories baby Raelynn will bring to the family. I'm looking forward to watching this baby grow, watching Chakayra turn into the fabulous mom that her mom is. I'm looking forward to being able to spend time with this baby and get to know this baby. And every new year for now on Chakayra, plans to celebrate doing one thing. Just always celebrating her, I guess. Always celebrating her. And Brainerd, Logan Gay, Lakeland News. Now during her delivery, Shakira's mother also who works at Ascension Health and other close family members were there to support her. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.