This year, a baby girl at Bryan Health East Campus claimed the title of "First baby born in 2019" in Lincoln. Her mom says baby Vivian's birthday is special for more than one reason.

Leocadia Haleliman said her due date was Jan. 4th, so she was shocked when she went into labor.

"God just surprised me," Haleliman said. "I don't know why God did that but he certainly surprised me."

Vivian Vumilia made her appearance at 3:55 this morning, nearly 4 hours later than the first baby of 2018. She weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz., and is 18.5 inches tall. Already, her mom says she has tons of personality.

"She's always sticking her tongue out," Haleliman said. "Even before she was born, always sticking her tongue out in the ultrasounds. I have too many pictures of her with her tongue out!"

Haleliman said the biggest surprise wasn't that baby Vivian was the first baby of 2019, but that she came on her mom's birthday.

"I'm just surprised because it's my birthday too," Haleliman said.

That's right. Vivian is now a second-generation New Year's baby. Haleliman said that created an instant bond between her and her child.

"This is the best birthday present," Haleliman said.

This is Haleliman's third child. Vivian will join her older sister and older brother.

Both mom and baby are doing well, and Haleliman said she's excited to spend the new year with her new baby.