Bachelor in Paradise alum Jenna Cooper welcomes daughter Presley with Karl Hudson IV: ‘Overwhelming love and happiness’
Bachelor In Paradise alum Jenna Cooper has welcomed her first child.
The 30-year-old gave birth on Saturday May 30, welcoming daughter Presley Belle Hudson with boyfriend Karl Hudson IV.
‘We can’t even describe the overwhelming love and happiness we feel meeting our little sunshine!’ the couple said in a statement to Us Weekly.
New parents: Bachelor In Paradise alum Jenna Cooper and boyfriend Karl Hudson IV have welcomed a baby girl together
‘We are so thankful for everyone’s support, and can’t wait to share more fun updates.’ the social media manager said.
They also revealed that little Presley weighed 7lbs 7oz and is 20.75 inches long.
Jenna, who lives in North Carolina, announced on Instagram in January that she had a baby on the way writing, ‘I hope you know that I already love you more than I could have imagined possible,
‘I hope you chase all of your dreams, and I’ll be there supporting you the whole way. I hope you get my spirit and sense of humor, and never stop laughing. I hope you get your daddy’s thoughtfulness and work ethic, and never stop being curious.
‘We can’t even describe the overwhelming love and happiness we feel meeting out little sunshine!’ the couple said in a statement to Us Weekly
Fit mom: Jenna announced on Instagram in January that she had a baby on the way writing, ‘I hope you know that I already love you more than I could have imagined possible,’
‘I hope you can ignore the negativity of the world, and always stand up for yourself. I hope you love Jesus with all your heart, and never forget how special you are.’
The Indiana born beauty ended her caption message with ‘See you in a few months.’
The post came just days after Jenna officially introduced her followers to boyfriend Karl, a commercial real estate broker and Raleigh native.
She shared a collection of photos of their travels together and gushed, ‘I can’t imagine life without him. He has shown me what it’s like to be with a real man. With real morals. And with an unselfish and loving heart, and I’m never going back.’
Media scrutiny: In January Jenna revealed she started dating Karl a year prior but kept the romance under wraps for fear of criticism
Familiar face: Jenna starred on Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s season of The Bachelor in January 2018. Karl is not connected to the franchise
Jenna revealed she started dating Karl a year prior but kept the romance under wraps because ‘it’s hard when there are people out there who have made it their goal to make sure [she] can’t be happy.’
Jenna starred on Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s season of The Bachelor in January 2018.
She went on to appear on season five of Bachelor in Paradise and got engaged to Jordan Kimbal, but they split in September 2018 amid allegations she cheated on him.
Bachelorette alum Jordan, 28, has since moved on with his girlfriend, Christina.
TV couple: Jenna was previously engaged to Jordan Kimball – who she met on season five of Bachelor in Paradise – until their September 2018 split