Reality Star Kristen Doute is officially a mom! The Valley star and her partner Luke Broderick announced the birth of their first baby together. The couple also shared the name they chose for their newborn.
Kristen revealed her baby news in an exclusive interview with US Weekly, sharing that her baby arrived on June 11. The couple welcomed a baby girl, whose sex they revealed last December, and named her Kaia Lily Broderick. “We’ve never known a love like this until you,” the new mom wrote in an Instagram post.
The Vanderpump Rules alum opened up about the inspiration for her daughter’s name. In Hawaiian, Kaia means “the sea” and was chosen because the couple were engaged in that state and enjoy spending time there. “We knew we wanted our baby name to have something to do, or revolve around, water,” she explained. As her daughter’s middle name, Kristen shared, “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.'”
As for how the reality star is adjusting to life with a baby, she shared, “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.” Kristen and Luke started dating in 2022 and got engaged in September 2024 in Maui, Hawaii. Prior to getting engaged, the reality star suffered a miscarriage in 2023. In early 2024, they started their fertility journey and ultimately went through IUI, which resulted in Kristen’s pregnancy with baby Kaia.
Congratulations to Kristen and Luke on the birth of baby Kaia!
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