Internet gushes over 'Bachelor In Paradise' stars Lace Morris and Ryan John Nelson's first child

In September 2023, 'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris excitedly shared that she was expecting a baby boy
'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris mentioned that she and Ryan Nelson are not together (Instagram/@Ryan John Nelson)
'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris mentioned that she and Ryan Nelson are not together (Instagram/@Ryan John Nelson)

DENVER, COLORADO: 'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris, aged 34, has welcomed her first child with Ryan John Nelson. Lace Morris recently expressed her excitement and happiness on Instagram following the arrival of her son, Liam Lee.

In an Instagram story, she expressed her astonishment and joy at embracing motherhood while also announcing the birth of her son. Additionally, she shared a heartfelt post on Instagram where she expressed her love for her baby boy.

The internet congratulated her on this new chapter of her life, with comments like "Congratulations Lace, you are such a rockstar!" and "You will be the best mommy Lace!" The outpouring of support and well-wishes showcased the joyous moment for Lace as a first-time mom.


 
 
 
 
 
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'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris has been sharing her pregnancy updates through social media

In August 2023, Morris first shared her pregnancy news with an Instagram post, "Baby has entered the chat. What a beautiful surprise." The post included a photo of her dog, Lola, wearing a "Baby Security" bandana. In the background, a sonogram and a onesie with the words, "Protected by Lola," were visible. Morris revealed that Baby Nelson was due in March.

In September 2023, Morris enthusiastically announced that she was expecting a baby boy. On Instagram, she expressed her happiness, writing, "BOY MOM CLUB." She also acknowledged that while it wasn't an extravagant gender reveal post, she couldn't be happier. Morris received flowers from her mother at work, with the color representing the gender of her baby, which she found incredibly sweet.

In October 2023, Morris provided a pregnancy update on social media by sharing a picture of her baby bump. She captioned the photo with, "Half Baked," signifying that she had reached the 20-week mark of her pregnancy.

Morris mentioned that she was patiently waiting for her baby boy to kick but noted that due to having an anterior placenta, it was taking a bit longer to feel his movements. In the months that have followed until today when she gave birth, Morris has continued to share regular pregnancy updates through social media for her fans.

'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris
'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris expressed her joy on Instagram for being a boy mom (Instagram/@lacemorris3)

How did the 'Bachelor In Paradise' stars Lace Morris and Ryan John Nelson first meet?

'Bachelor In Paradise' alum Lace Morris initially appeared as a contestant on 'The Bachelor' Season 20 with Ben Higgins but departed the show early due to feeling misrepresented. She subsequently joined 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 3, where she became engaged to Grant Kemp, although their relationship ended after a few months.

Lace also dated Rodney Mathews during her appearance on 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 8, but they eventually broke up. She revealed Ryan's identity on social media only in December 2022.

'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris
'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris first appeared as a contestant on 'The Bachelor' Season 20 (Instagram/@lacemorris3)

Lace Morris discussed her 'messy' relationship with Ryan John Nelson in a candid Q&A

In the past, Lace has taken to Instagram for a candid Q&A session, where she addressed one of the most frequently asked questions: whether she and Ryan have broken up. In her response, Lace opened up about the situation, acknowledging that it's a bit complicated. She mentioned that technically they are not together, but are still living together.

She explained that their relationship dynamics changed significantly after finding out about the pregnancy early in their dating journey, adding complexity to their situation. Lace emphasized that they have been trying to make things work but admitted that they are unsure about the future of their relationship. However, their main focus is being there for their son, Liam. She expressed her intention to share more details when she feels ready, as she values being honest and real with her followers.

'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris
'The Bachelor' star Lace Morris mentioned that she and Ryan are not together (Instagram/@lacemorris3) 

'The Bachelor' Season 28 Episode 10 can be streamed live on ABC. One can also tune in to Sling TV, Hulu+ with Live TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo TV, Vidgo, and Now TV to watch new episodes. 

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