Jed & Katey Duggar welcome their first child and reveal baby boy’s name that ‘COPIES’ Khloe Kardashian’s daughter
JED and Katey Duggar have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named True.
The Counting On alums announced they were expecting their first baby together back in September 2021.
Now Jed, 23, and Katey, also 23, have welcomed their newborn into the world.
The pair took to to share the special news, as their family of two has grown to three.
They announced the arrival of their son with an Instagram photo snapped in the hospital, revealing his name in the caption.
The proud parents wrote: "He’s here! We love you so much, baby True!
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The caption continued: "Truett Oliver Duggar
Born Monday, May 2
6:34pm
8 lb 5 oz
20.5 inches"
Jed and Katey revealed the meaning behind the unusual moniker as well, writing: "Truett: 'warrior for Christ'
"Oliver: 'peace'"
The couple was surrounded by family on the big day and celebrated their new addition with sweet photos.
BIRTH STORY
In addition to the announcement, Jed and Katey shared their sons birth story in a vlog on .
The clip kicks off with the duo in the car, talking about questions they've been getting in the final days of their pregnancy.
The first-time mom said: "Those are the two things I get: 'How are you feeling?' and 'When's your due date?'"
Jed chimed in: "I will say, it's like we tell everybody every week at church and then they ask again."
The couple had a few laughs, before Katie revealed, "my body is definitely getting into labor mode."
Jed then filmed Katey, revealing that the dup were preparing to head to the hospital "to get induced."
They showed off their nursery, which had their packed bags in it.
Katey told viewers: "This has been ready for a while."
She showed off the baby's closet, dresser, crib and more.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Katey changed into her hospital gown and it was game on.
Her doctors induced her and the couple waited for the baby to make his debut.
They played games, moved about the room and Jed even stepped out for a food run, returning with McDonald's for the mom-to-be.
The video – labeled "Part 1" – ended before the couple's first child's arrival.
NAME GAME
Within minutes of the announcement, Duggar fans and critics alike took to Reddit to weigh in on the baby's arrival, the announcement, and – of course – the name.
users were split on the moniker.
One social media user wrote: "The only positive thing I can say about the name Truett is that it’s not Spurgeon."
Another added: "That's one way to make sure your kid will be the One True Duggar."
A third Duggar commentator wrote: "At least “Truett” resembles a name, even if an old timey late 1800s one, unlike a certain cousin of his."
Someone else chimed in: "If they’re going to call him True can we talk about how he shares a name with a FEMALE kardashian."
Another Reddit user weighed in: "Truett is my brother's name. He gets a lot of comments from older people. "That was my grandfather's name," or "I haven't heard that name in 30 years." I was old enough when he was born to ask my parents why they would do that to him, but it's grown on me through the years."
In addition to being compared to Khloe's daughter True, baby Truett was linked to another famous True: the founder of Chick-Fil-A, often touted for their fundamental Christian ties.
"They basically named him after the founder of Chick Fil A! His name was S. Truett Cathy! This is so fitting for a Duggar," one Reddit user wrote.
Another added: "Reminds me of Chick-fil-A— Truett Cathy founded CFA. Is this why they named him that?"
WEDDING BELLS
Jedidiah and Katey tied the knot in April of 2021 in a traditional Duggar-style wedding.
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The soon-to-be mother's half-brother Reed, who attended the affair, spoke to Without a Crystal Ball about the big day.
"It was a chilled one. When I think of a wedding I think like 'woo, party, open bar!'" he revealed.
"There was no alcohol and no dancing. It was short and sweet. It was pretty much like, vows and we ate."
BABY ON THE WAY
Just months later, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together.
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In September of 2021, the pair shared the pregnancy news in a sweet post.
Jed and Katey posted a photo of themselves locking lips while holding a word board out in front of them.
They captioned the post: "She tested positive, but not for Covid."
In the first photo from the set, Katey held up a sign that read: "And then there were 3."
The sign mentioned that their "baby Duggar" would be due sometime in the spring.
During their nearly ten-minute vid, the two appeared to be driving together during the night.
Katey said: "We picked up a pregnancy test. I have been feeling kinda funny for the past few weeks. I have been having cramping, bloating, just different things that have been odd.
"I need to take a pregnancy test. If it's negative, we should go to a doctor and make sure everything is okay."
Jed then screamed at the camera: "It was positive! We're having a baby!"
LITTLE BOY
Then, in January, Jed and Katey announced the gender of their baby.
The couple took to their joint Instagram account to share the news, posting two black-and-white stills from their gender reveal party.
A majority of the Duggar family appeared to have attended the event which was held at a local park.
The family was shown eating together and making guesses about the child's gender before the reveal.
In the first of two photos, Jed and Katey were shown smiling what appeared to be moments after they learned what they were having.
The second photo showed Jed swinging at something, sending dust flying into the air.
They captioned the post: "And the gender of our baby is...," directing fans to a YouTube video in which they showed all the details.
Joe Duggar, John Duggar, Abbie Burnett, Jana Duggar, and other members of the famous family were in attendance.
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During the bash, the group chowed down on themed snacks, choosing sides before they gathered to find out the gender once and for all.
After confirming the baby was a boy, someone could be heard shouting: "I knew it!" as Jed and Katey kissed.
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