Congratulations are in order for country singer Chris Lane and his wife Lauren Bushnell! The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Dutton Walker, on Tuesday (June 8).
The couple announced Dutton’s arrival on social media and revealed that their new addition weighed 9 pounds at birth.
“Words can’t describe the love i feel inside my heart for this little man! Thanks for all the prayers?? I will never understand how @laurenlane birthed a 9 pound baby! DUTTON WALKER LANE welcome to the world,” Chris captioned a video of him holding his son for the first time.
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Lauren also shared an announcement along with two photos…one that showed her cradling her newborn and one of Chris holding and admiring their son.
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The couple spoke to PEOPLE following Dutton’s birth, both still in awe of the arrival of their son.
“Everyone in the room, including Lauren and me, were shocked we had a 9-pound baby! Not sure where he was hiding in her belly?!” Lane, 36, said jokingly. “Watching Lauren go through the birthing process – from the beginning to the moment she delivered – was the most incredible thing I’ve ever witnessed. I experienced an emotion I’ve never felt before.”
Lauren added, “I’ve never felt an immediate unconditional love like I now have for Dutton. And going through this experience with Chris has made me love and appreciate him even more … I didn’t think that was possible!”
Chris and Lauren, former winner of the Bachelor season 20, wed in October 2019 after less than a year together. They announced their pregnancy in December of 2020 on Instagram with an ultrasound video.
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Congratulations, Chris and Lauren on your new blessing!