THE VALLEY star Kristen Doute has given birth to her first child with fiancé Luke Broderick and revealed the baby girl’s name in sweet new photos.
After documenting her difficult pregnancy journey during both seasons of the Bravo show, fans were thrilled for the Vanderpump Rules alum when she announced she was expecting her first child.
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Kristen, 42, and Luke, 34, announced the exciting news on Friday in an Instagram post that showed off the baby girl’s tiny hand.
In the photo, Kristen can be seen grabbing her daughter’s hand as Luke’s fingers also held onto their newborn.
“Kaia Lily Broderick, we’ve never known a love like this until you,” she captioned the post.
They chose Kaia’s name, which is Hawaiian for “the sea,” due to the couple’s love for the state – which is also where they got engaged.
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“We knew we wanted our baby name to have something to do, or revolve around, water.
“Lillies are my favorite flower. They’re associated with new beginnings, beauty.
“And also the name Lily indicates a ‘gentle and compassionate nature, suggesting a kind and caring personality,” the VPR star told Us Weekly.
Kristen then gushed about becoming parents: “She’s here, and we still can’t believe it. Luke is even hotter as a dad, and I just feel so lucky.
“And even though I haven’t slept or showered in two days, seeing our daughter and finally being able to hold her makes it all worth it.
“We’re completely overwhelmed with love and so grateful for her— our lives are already changed completely,” she exclaimed.
The couple revealed their pregnancy in November 2024 following a heartbreaking miscarriage.
“After our pregnancy loss last year, we decided to start trying in early 2024,” Kristen said when announcing the big news.
The reality star continued: “I knew my age could be a factor in conceiving, so Luke and I discussed going for an extra push, a little help.
“In late summer, we decided to meet with a fertility specialist to learn about our options and what could be the next step if we decided to go that route.
“The next month was a whirlwind — getting educated on fertility, and eventually hormone shots and preparing my body for IUI (intrauterine insemination).
“To get a correct outcome on a pregnancy test, 2 weeks time had to pass and I had to wait it out but in my heart I knew it had worked.
“I tested one day early and got the big PREGNANT result staring back at me.”
She admitted once she got the exciting plus sign, she felt “relieved, overwhelmed, happy, excited and nervous.”
“The second I told Luke, he wasn’t surprised, but was SO happy that IUI worked the first time (we were prepared that it may not).
“He was joyful and beyond excited, to say the least! Our due date is in June and we are really looking forward to expanding our little family and becoming parents,” she gushed.
In December, the happy news only continued when the couple announced they would be adding a baby girl to their growing family.
She gushed in a statement to People: “Luke and I are so thrilled to be having a little girl, which honestly was unexpected because I was convinced we were having a boy!
“To find out in the way that we did, to have Brittany [Cartwright] be the one who shared the news from our doctor could not have been more perfect.
“It was really special to have our family and friends from out of town ‘be there’ virtually. We are so excited for this next chapter in our lives together and to soon welcome our baby girl next summer.”
The Cast of The Valley
Vanderpump Rules spin-off The Valley has attracted fans with its drama-filled episodes and entertaining cast. The reality show, which airs on Bravo, features some familiar faces from VPR and others as they manage their work and personal lives in California. Here is the cast of The Valley:
Jax Taylor, 44: former VPR star who is married to Brittany Cartwright, but is currently going through a separation
Brittany Cartwright, 35: former VPR star who is married to Jax Taylor, but has moved out of their marital home as they work through their issues
Kristen Doute, 41: former VPR star who is dating Luke Broderick and previously dated VPR’s Tom Sandoval and James Kennedy
Luke Broderick, 32: Kristen’s boyfriend who spends his time in The Valley and also in Colorado where he enjoys outdoor activities
Danny Booko, 40: Nia Booko’s husband who is from Michigan and works as an actor and voiceover artist
Nia Booko, 34: Danny Booko’s wife who is from Sacramento and hosts the podcast, Hold My Crown
Jesse Lally, 44: Michelle Lally’s ex-husband who is from Boston and is now a luxury real estate broker in Los Angeles
Michelle Lally, 35: Jesse Lally’s ex-wife who was born and raised in Beverly Hills and works as a real estate broker
Jason Caperna, 40: Janet Caperna’s husband who is from Los Angeles and works as a lawyer
Janet Caperna, 34: Jason Caperna’s wife who is from Ohio and formerly worked as an executive assistant
Kristen’s The Valley co-star, Brittany, 36, hosted a gender reveal party for the parents-to-be, which included pink smoke blowing from the backyard to signify their daughter.
In photos from her Instagram page, Kristen showed off adorable photos of her baby girl’s nursery.
Going for an “ethereal” vibe, Kristen decorated the cute space with a bohemian rug, natural-wood crib, green bookcase and a playmat.
As The U.S. Sun previously reported, the couple moved out of their apartment last August and into a large three-bedroom family home in Valley Village in anticipation of their little one.
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