Lebanon Celebrates First Baby of the New Year January 8, 2025 The new year brought an early and unexpected blessing to Aleah and Caleb Vandehey with the arrival of their first daughter, Selah Vandehey. Born on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 8:29 p.m., Selah made a surprise entrance, weighing in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches. “We were very surprised to be the first baby of the new year since she arrived early,” Caleb said. “Her name, Selah, has a special meaning to us as it’s inspired by the book of Psalms, where it signifies a moment of pause and reflection.” Aleah had been in preterm labor beginning at 32 weeks, and after weeks of close monitoring, she was surprised when her labor suddenly progressed. Within just three hours of transitioning to active labor, Aleah and Caleb welcomed their first child. The couple, lifelong residents of Lebanon who met through their church and were married in August of 2023, expressed immense gratitude to God for the safe and healthy arrival of their baby. Selah is welcomed into a large and loving family. Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital received the Birthing-Friendly designation and is home to a team highly trained in mother/baby care. To learn more, visit samhealth.org/Baby.
