Bodybuilding sensation, Chris Bumstead, and his partner, Courtney King, recently welcomed their first child into the world, sparking widespread excitement among fans. Despite announcing the news a few days after the baby’s arrival, the couple has been sharing glimpses of their bundle of joy.
Recently, Courtney King took to social media to share a heartwarming post, offering fans a peek into the first 10 days of their journey with their newborn daughter, Bradley Shay. The post quickly went viral, drawing congratulations and admiration from followers worldwide.
Chris Bumstead and fiance shared a glimpse of their child
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She wrote in her Instagram post, “10 days of Miss Bradley Shay.” Courtney reflected on the past week and a half, sharing pictures that captured precious moments with Bradley. From tender moments of cuddles to peaceful naps, each image tells a story of love and joy. Notably, one image captures CBum proudly cradling their newborn, showcasing his chiseled physique amidst the bliss of fatherhood.
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Adding a unique touch, Courtney revealed her consumption of placenta capsules, underscoring the holistic approach to postpartum care. Before this heartfelt post, Courtney had shared glimpses of her labor experience through Instagram stories. She revealed the intensity of her 18-hour labor with Bumstead by her side. After enduring hours of labor and pushing, Bradley Shay Bumstead made her grand entrance into the world on April 22nd, bringing immense joy and pride to her parents.
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Courtney expressed her profound sense of accomplishment, remarking, “I have never felt more accomplished & proud of myself in my entire life.” She expressed gratitude for her birth team’s support, emphasizing how their presence had made all the difference during such a transformative experience. Amidst the outpouring of emotional expressions, fans couldn’t help but draw comparisons between the newborn and her parents. They were particularly noting the striking resemblance between Bradley and her father, Chris Bumstead.
Bradley Shay Bumstead brought joy and fulfillment into CBum’s life
Fans noticed that Bradley’s eyes resemble those of five-time Mr. Olympia, “Bradley got Chris’ eyes.” People observed that despite being only 10 days old, the baby already resembles his father a lot, “She’s 10 days old and already looks so much like Chris in that second to last slide.” Fans expressed excitement about the baby having exceptional parents. According to them baby is fortunate to have such wonderful parents, “She’s going to have the best mom and dad on the planet OMG.” Considering her parent’s professional backgrounds fans were quick to inject humor and asked, “When is she starting to pull weights.”
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On the other hand, fans complimented Courtney, and praised how motherhood suits her and makes her look beautiful, “Motherhood looks beautiful on you.” One user remarked that CBum is going to win his 6th Olympia title, because, “That’s not fair. He’s gonna win the Mr Olympia again bc he got dad’s strength (congratulations).” People acknowledged that fatherhood has brought him more joy and fulfillment than any athletic achievement, “Chris is happy more than winning Olympia, and he deserves that.”
As the bodybuilding world celebrates the arrival of Baby Bum, Chris Bumstead and Courtney’s journey into parenthood has begun, marked by love, gratitude, and endless possibilities. Courtney took a moment to thank everyone for their well wishes and support.