'Teen Mom' star Ryan Edwards welcomes first child with fiancee Amanda Conner, reveals daughter's name

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Teen Mom: Next Chapter' star Ryan Edwards and his fiancee, Amanda Conner, welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Presley Sage Elianna Edwards, on Wednesday, February 12, at 6.15 am. 

The couple, who announced their engagement in January after over one year of dating, shared the pictures of their baby girl exclusively with People.

Ryan Edwards and fiancee Amanda Conner welcome baby girl

Presley Sage Elianna Edwards weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and measured 20 inches long at the time of her birth. Sharing their excitement with People, Ryan Edwards and Amanda Conner called their newborn daughter a "gift from God" and expressed gratitude for their growing family.

The couple said, "We are truly blessed to welcome this beautiful healthy baby girl into our family. We have worked so hard to reach our goals and build a new life with all of our children. We are looking forward to being a healthy happy family and are just deeply thankful for everyone’s love and support." Click to see the adorable pics here.

Edwards, 36, welcomed his first child, son Bentley Cadence, now 16, with then-girlfriend Maci Bookout McKinney in October 2008. He also has a son, Jagger, 10, and a daughter, Stella, five, from his past marriage to MacKenzie Standifer. Conner, 33, meanwhile, has a son, Brandon, 12, from a previous relationship. 

The couple first shared the news of their pregnancy with People last October. 

Conner said at the time, "We have overcome so much in the last year and a half, and we are in a very happy, safe place," possibly referring to their sobriety journey. 

"For me, I can enjoy this pregnancy and I have a second chance at motherhood. For Ryan, he is in a place that he hasn't been in for a long time. We are excited to move forward from our past mistakes. We have a great support system with family and friends, and they are very happy for this new chapter of our lives," she added.

Fans shower Ryan Edwards and Amanda Conner with love as they announce the birth of their first baby

Fans took to social media to share heartfelt messages and congratulated Ryan Edwards and Amanda Conner on the birth of their first child. Many are also praising the couple for their sobriety and personal growth, calling this a fresh start for them.

One wrote, "Congrats to them both!! Precious bundle of joy! And let’s not forget their sobriety! They should be very proud of themselves!" 

Reflected on Edwards' personal growth, a fan commented, "Sobriety looks so good on him. Such a blessing to be able to be with his children and make special memories. It must be bittersweet for Maci to see what she should have had with him all along for Bentley."

"YAY! Been waiting for Amanda to pop! Congrats on everything God has blessed these two with!" wrote one more, with another adding, "Congratulations Ryan & Amanda, and welcome to the world, baby Presley!"

"Let’s hope, with this being the first child he’s in a healthy place for, that it helps to keep him clean and doing well. Fingers crossed!" read yet another comment. 

An individual shared, "So awesome together. Wish I could feel same someday," while one more noted, "Congrats I have watched from the beginning and even tho him and Maci aren't together I have rooted for him to get his life together! I am rooting for them and Bentley & family to continue to get along and do family things Bentley n the other kids deserve that ."

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