'Married at First Sight' Alum Paige Banks Gives Birth to First Child

Married at First Sight alum Paige Banks is a mom! The reality star welcomed her first baby with her boyfriend, Justin, six months after revealing her pregnancy. 

"Baby Nova Rae arrived February 26, 2024 and we are so in love," the new mom captioned the birth announcement posted to Instagram on Friday. 

Paige and Justin opened up to People about their new addition, sharing that Nova Rae, whose name means Bright Star, was named as such because "she brings so much light to our lives and Rae because she makes our world go round just like a ray of sunshine."

"Nova enjoys snuggles with Mom and Dad, listening to oldies music and long naps during the day to keep Mom and Dad up at night," the parents add of their newborn.

And, in a sweet message to their daughter, Paige says, "The past 10 months have been a journey watching and feeling you grow in my tummy and we are so grateful you are finally here!"

After sharing the news that they were expecting in September 2023, Paige didn't share too much about her journey on social media. But last December, she posted a video montage chronicling her "Santa Baby Shower," noting that there was "more to come" in regard to her pregnancy.

"Thank you to all that traveled near & far to pour into our growing family, bought a gift or just checked in - we really appreciate you," she captioned the post on Instagram. "Stay tuned for more pregnancy/baby/family updates - We haven't been posting much as I have been embracing this pregnancy and all the symptoms privately, but we can't wait to share some of the beautiful milestones as this chapter is coming to an end soon."

The video features fun clips of the friends and family who gathered together to celebrate the couple's unborn child. Paige and Justin were suitably dressed in a red velvet dress trimmed in white feathers and a matching red velvet blazer with a white shirt and black velvet pants, respectively. 

Guest are seen decorating onesies and bibs, playing games and exchanging gifts throughout the video. They even get a visit from Santa Claus, who takes photos with kids and their parents at the end of the night. 

Congratulations to the happy family!

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