Dalton Davis and Chelsea Shea are embracing parenthood for the first time, welcoming their daughter, Birdie Love, into the world on June 19. The couple, who have gained recognition for their respective careers in music and makeup artistry, shared their journey with PEOPLE, revealing that the experience has been both thrilling and daunting.
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Reflecting on their impending parenthood, Shea, aged 37, described the experience as an unexpected surprise for both her and Davis, 31. The pair discovered they were expecting shortly after their relationship began, only a month and a half after they first met. “We decided that this came for a reason and that we should embrace it,” Shea recounted, emphasising their determination to approach their new reality positively.
As they prepared for their new arrival, the couple balanced the exploration of their relationship while simultaneously gearing up for the challenges of parenthood. Shea noted that navigating these two significant life changes together has been an adventure. “We’ve been learning about each other while preparing for our baby,” she explained. “It’s been a whirlwind, but it’s been wonderful.”
To further embrace their new life, Davis and Shea have recently settled into a four-acre farm in Franklin, Tennessee. The serene environment suits their aspirations for a quieter lifestyle for their growing family. “We have a cow, two goats, and chickens—now we’re adding a baby to that mix,” Shea shared enthusiastically, hinting at the idyllic life they are building on their farm.
The couple has chosen a unique name for their daughter, Birdie Love, a name that Shea had imagined long before Birdie’s birth. “If it was a girl, I could pick the name,” she recounted. The inspiration for “Birdie” might have stemmed from the film *Hope Floats*, in which Sandra Bullock plays a character with the same name, while the middle name, Love, reflects the overwhelming support they have felt from family and friends during this time.
Shifting focus to motherhood, Shea expressed a mix of excitement and apprehension as her due date approached. “People ask me if I’m excited, and I truly am, but there’s also this feeling of terror,” she admitted. The couple is unversed in the world of parenthood, as neither has previously had children, making this experience all the more surreal for them.
She also commented on how the arrival of their daughter has already begun to transform Davis’s outlook on life. Having not had the best father figure in his youth, he is eager to turn the narrative around and become a remarkable dad for Birdie. Shea jokingly noted the irony of Davis, who has made a name for himself as “Cowboy Casanova,” now becoming a father to a daughter.
Excitement radiated from Shea as she considered how Davis would adapt to fatherhood. “I can’t wait to see him as a dad; I’ve been carrying this baby for nine months now. I’m mentally prepared, but he’s going to be a natural,” she observed. Given Davis’s artistry as a songwriter, Shea also mentioned the creative spark that Birdie’s birth has ignited in him. He has begun composing songs inspired by his experiences as a new father, further embedding his daughter into his artistic journey.
As they transition into parenthood, the couple understands that this new role will shape their lives significantly. Both Shea and Davis have lived dynamic careers in the entertainment industry, filled with spontaneity and excitement. However, Shea believes that Birdie’s arrival signals a necessary shift in their priorities. “While we’ll continue to go with the flow, life is going to change a lot, and for the better,” she concluded. “We really want to focus on what’s most important in life—our family and friends.”
The diverse experiences and aspirations that accompany becoming new parents mark this as an exciting chapter for Dalton Davis and Chelsea Shea. They embrace the challenges and joys of parenthood, ready to cultivate a nurturing environment for Birdie amidst their artistic pursuits.