Lindsay Arnold, the former professional dancer from “Dancing with the Stars,” has announced the arrival of her third child, a baby boy, with her husband Samuel Cusick. The joyful news was shared on Instagram on 11 June. Arnold and Cusick are already parents to two daughters, Sage Jill, aged four, and June Cusick, aged two.
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In her heartfelt Instagram post, which accompanied a series of adorable photos, Arnold expressed her overwhelming gratitude and love for their newest addition. She wrote, “Baby boy is here and we are so grateful and so in love 🥹💙,” and included a hashtag indicating that the birth was via caesarean section. The images featured Arnold smiling lovingly while cradling her son, who was bundled in a blue beanie, as Cusick proudly held him for the first time.
The couple announced they were expecting their third child back in November 2022, when Arnold took to social media to share the news. Since then, she has been transparent about her pregnancy experience, engaging her followers with snippets of her journey. In a TikTok video shared in April, just months before giving birth, Arnold documented the process of sorting through baby clothes from her daughters to determine what could be reused for her son.
In the video, Arnold humorously revealed her unpreparedness for having a boy, stating, “Raise your hand if you are going to be a first-time boy mum in less than seven weeks and you have absolutely nothing prepared as far as boy clothing goes.” She continued by showcasing a closet full of her daughters’ clothes and reflected on the emotional task ahead, saying, “We’ll see if we have anything in there that could work for baby boy.”
Arnold also hinted that this child might be their last, stating, “So, this is most likely our last baby, which means anything that I don’t feel like I want to hold onto, we will be donating.” This remark underscores the significance of their expanding family while acknowledging a moment of bittersweet reflection.
The announcement of her third pregnancy was met with excitement, as Arnold had described her feelings leading up to the birth. In her previous posts, she expressed immense gratitude and anticipation, writing, “We could not feel more blessed, grateful, and excited 🫶🏻 we love you so much already baby and we can’t wait to meet you!! 🥹”
In an interview earlier this year with PEOPLE, Arnold spoke about her experiences as a mother, stating that she cherishes the opportunity to witness the growth and learning of her daughters. “It’s truly an honour that I get to guide them and watch them, and experience their journey of becoming who they’re meant to be,” she shared.
As a public figure, Arnold’s candidness about motherhood has resonated with many, allowing her fans to share in both her joys and challenges. With the arrival of her son, she embarks on a new chapter that she has eagerly anticipated and embraced.
Overall, Lindsay Arnold’s expansion to a family of five highlights the joys of motherhood and the love that comes with welcoming a new child into the world. As she navigates through this significant life change, followers and fans alike will undoubtedly continue to support and celebrate her family’s journey.