Overview
- Ezra William Hamilton was born on Oct. 1 at 8:18 p.m., weighing 5 lbs., 15 oz., the couple confirmed in new posts and interviews.
- Lauren Speed-Hamilton experienced preeclampsia around delivery and spent several days in the hospital, and the family says they are now resting and healing.
- They revealed the news with a joint Instagram announcement on Oct. 20 that included hospital photos and followed up with details to People, TODAY and Us Weekly.
- The parents described holding their newborn as a relief and a “magical” moment, calling his arrival a blessing after a long path to parenthood.
- The middle name William appears to honor Lauren’s late father, and the pair had announced the pregnancy in May and that they were expecting a boy in August.