Bachelor Nation’s Sydney Hightower Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With NFL Star Fred Warner
Everything is coming up roses for Sydney Hightower and Fred Warner.
After all, the couple shared that they welcomed their first baby, a son named Beau Anthony, on March 7.
The former Bachelor contestant and San Francisco 49ers linebacker announced the news on Instagram March 11, alongside a sweet photo of the three in a hospital room. And as they noted in the caption, it was the "best day of our lives."
Sydney, 28, and Fred, 27, announced her pregnancy on social media in October with a montage of the reality star's sonogram, a cake that said "We're having a baby" and clips of her growing bump to the song "Snooze" by SZA.
"The past several months we have experienced the most precious moments of our lives," the couple reflected. "Every weekly milestone and new development has been indescribable…the best is yet to come!"
Since then, the couple has continued to post updates for fans with pics of Sydeny's baby bump. In January, they revealed they were having a boy and just two days before they announced Beau's arrival, she also shared a snap, donning a hospital gown and socks.
Sydney wrote of the milestone moment, "Last bump pic before our lives change forever."
Their newest addition to the family comes nearly two years since the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Vista, Calif. And Sydney, who appeared on Peter Weber's season of The Bachelor in 2020, also highlighted their support during the big moments in their lives.
"People are so kind and giving," she told E! News in June. "We're just so thankful for all the amazing people in our lives."
Sydney and Warner weren't the only parents to welcome a bundle of joy in 2024. Keep reading to see which stars have a new addition to their family.
The former Bachelor contestant and San Francisco 49ers linebacker welcomed their first baby, a son named Beau Anthony, on March 7.
The couple announced the news on Instagram March 11, and noted in the caption that it was the “best day of our lives.”
Princess Diana's niece celebrated Mother's Day in the U.K. by sharing she and her husband privately welcomed their first baby.
“It’s the joy of my life to be your mummy, little one. I love you unconditionally," she captioned her March 10 Instagram post. "Happy Mother’s Day to those who celebrate today."
Pitch Perfect star Adam Devine and wife Chloe Bridges shared that they welcomed their first baby, son Beau Devine, on Feb. 16.
The Wonder Woman star announced on March 6 that she and her husband had welcomed their fourth baby, a daughter named Ori. According to the actress, the name means "my light" in Hebrew.
TLC singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas is officially a grandmother after her son and wife welcomed their baby girl on March 2.
Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt welcomed his second son with fianceé Shannon Nelson on March 1. The 51-year-old announced on Instagram, “Say hello to Archibald Felix Nelson Hunt (Archie will do), born Friday March 1st, coming in at 9+lbs. He’s in perfect health, and his weary hero of a mother is recovering peacefully."
On Feb. 29, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott welcomed his first child, daughter MJ, with girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos.
On Feb. 27, the former Victoria's Secret Angel and Snap Inc. CEO announced the couple welcomed their third baby, a son named Pierre Kerr Spiegel.
On Feb. 23, Harry Styles' older sister announced she and her partner of nine years, Michal Mylnowski, had welcomed a baby girl. The 33-year-old wrote on Instagram, "Took some time off to ensure the safe arrival of our baby girl, who is adored by her whole family."
Two years after the death of their son Elliot, the Siesta Key star and husband Ismael "Ish" Soto welcomed baby girl Sunday Christina Soto.
Their second son, Boone Joseph Russell, arrived on Feb. 13, with mom noting he came "a week before his due date. 8 pounds 3 oz of heaven. Hearts overflowing."
On Feb. 9, the retired NFL star and country singer welcomed their fourth baby together, a son named Denver Calloway Decker. As she shared on Instagram a week later, "Our beautiful boy is here."
In his first interview in years, The Big Bang Theory actor revealed to Architectural Digest he’s now married and that he and his wife welcomed baby girl Oona Evelena.
The Bachelor Nation alum and his fiancée welcomed baby girl River Rose Viall Feb. 2: "Named after Natalie's great grandmother and niece…the best part of life starts now."
The Big Brother alum gave birth to twin girls Sage Martin Murphy and Sela James Murphy in January, she exclusively told E! News.
"Since my wife, Jamie and the girls took my last name, we wanted to honor Jamie's full birth name in both of their names," Christie explained. "'James' after Jamie and 'Martin' after her maiden name. It feels special and right!"
Two years after the death of his baby girl, The Challenge alum welcomed a son with a friend he had been romantically involved with.
"Aliyas Diamond Cain - 16.01.24, 4:32am, 9lbs 3oz," he wrote. "I will love you, appreciate you, guide you and protect you with all of my heart, for the rest of my life. & you will have the most beautiful guardian angel heaven holds watching over you and protecting you too."
The Bachelor alum welcomed her third baby, her first with her husband, in late January.
"She's finally here," she wrote on Instagram at the time, noting they named the little one Rosie. "1.24.24 at 1:40pm in room 42."
Their baby girl joins big sisters Kinsley, 11, and Charlie, 10, who Amanda shares with ex-husband Nick Buonfiglio.
Nico Michael Phelps entered the world on Jan. 16, joining his three older brothers Boomer, 7, Beckett, 5, and Maverick, 4.
The Teen Mom 2 star officially became a mom of seven after she welcomed a baby boy and a baby girl with boyfriend Elijah Scott in January.
The YouTube couple welcomed a baby boy in January.
"our little guy arrived last week and everyone is happy and healthy," they wrote on Instagram Jan. 21. "we feel like the luckiest people in the world. we love you, Otis."
Alongside a black-and-white photo of their baby's feet, the actor and former Miss World America winner announced the arrival of their first baby together, Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel.
Josh is also dad to son Axl, born in 2013, with ex Fergie.
"Our worlds have been forever changed," the couple wrote on Instagram Jan. 10, announcing the arrival of their daughter Ella Reine Palmer. "Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude."
The Bachelorette alum and her husband welcomed a baby girl via surrogate, Clare announced Jan. 15.
The Luxembourg royal family welcomed their third child on Jan. 7, a baby boy named Balthasar Felix Karl. “He weighs 3,220 kg [7.1 lbs.] and measures 50 cm,” or 7 lbs, 1 oz. and 19.7 inches," a birth annoucement note. “Prince Balthazar and Princess Claire are in perfect health."
The TikToker and her husband welcomed daughter Piper Presley Bogan Jan. 15, two years after Cassidy experienced a miscarriage with daughter Phoebe. Now, mom can't wait to watch oldest daughter Lucy "be a big sister," she told People, "and to watch the bond form between the two!"
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