News Summary
On January 1, 2025, several hospitals across West Virginia celebrated the arrival of newborns, welcoming precious gifts of life at the start of the New Year. Key arrivals included Baby Aaliyah at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Baby Adalyn at Cabell Huntington Hospital, both born just moments into the new year. Families echoed the joy of fresh starts as they welcomed their little ones, with hospitals experiencing uplifting moments as they marked a new chapter in their lives.
New Year’s Babies Celebrate Fresh Starts at Hospitals Across West Virginia
What better way to ring in the New Year than with the sweet sound of newborns entering the world! This January 1, 2025, several hospitals in West Virginia welcomed *precious little bundles of joy,* setting the stage for fresh beginnings and heartwarming stories.
First Arrivals of the Year
At Cabell Huntington Hospital, Baby Adalyn made her grand entrance right at 12:28 a.m.—seriously, a minute after the clock struck midnight! Meanwhile, across town at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in Charleston, Baby Aaliyah wasn’t far behind, born at 12:01 a.m.. Talk about kicking off the New Year with excitement!
Meet Baby Aaliyah
Little Aaliyah weighed in at 7 pounds, 2.1 ounces and measured 19.68 inches long, a healthy and beautiful addition to the family. Her parents, William and Chardé from Charleston, were absolutely over the moon as they celebrated not just New Year’s Day but the arrival of their first child.
Adalyn Makes The Countdown
Meanwhile, Baby Adalyn, who was the very first baby born in the new year at Cabell Huntington Hospital, quickly found a place in the hearts of her family and the staff. Though details about her parents weren’t highlighted, her arrival just moments after the fireworks is a memory they will cherish forever.
Bringing Enzly Into the Mix
A bit later in the day, things were heating up at CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital when Enzly Cole Royal made her debut at 10:15 a.m.. Weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and measuring 20 inches, Enzly was welcomed by proud parents Ciera Wheeler and Chris Royal, who hails from Oak Hill. Their little one arrived earlier than expected due to some health concerns faced by Ciera, who was originally due on January 25.
The Forthcoming Joy
Ciera, just 21 years old and working at Oak Hill Kroger, simply could not hide her excitement about becoming a parent. On top of that, Baby Enzly is the very first grandchild for both sides of the family, making this New Year’s celebration all the more special. Families are always eager to lend a helping hand, and we can only imagine the joyful chaos of gatherings that will ensue!
Bexley Grace Joins The Celebration
Rounding out this heartwarming day, Baby Bexley Grace arrived at WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital at 12:33 p.m.. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and is the pride and joy of Bryan and Celina Burkhamer from Lizemore, Clay County. Celina, just 22 years old and a dedicated nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit at CAMC, embraced this new chapter with open arms, sharing both her professional insight and motherly instincts.
Plans for the Future
Both families expect to take some time off from their jobs to focus solely on their newborns, ensuring that they bond right from the start. With eager grandparents and relatives at the ready, these brand-new parents won’t be alone on this beautiful journey ahead.
West Virginia Celebrates Together
Overall, New Year’s Day saw a total of five babies born at CAMC and WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital. As the world jumped into 2025, West Virginia welcomed some heartwarming new lives to cherish, love, and celebrate!
Here’s to a wonderful year ahead, filled with fresh adventures, sleepless nights, and countless precious moments for all the new parents. Cheers to those little ones bringing in a world of happiness!
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- WCHS TV: First Babies of 2025 Born in Huntington, Charleston
- Fox Carolina: Greenville Memorial Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2025
- Post and Courier: MUSC Welcomes 2025 First Newborn
- WVGazette Mail: First Time Parents on New Year’s Day
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- Wikipedia: New Year Babies
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