Nikki Bella & Artem Chigvintsev’s Baby Gender Reveal
Nikki Bella is officially a new mom!
The Total Bellas star welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev. The reality TV personality shared the special news on Instagram on Sunday, August 2.
“Our baby boy is here and we couldn’t be HAPPIER and more in LOVE! Everyone is safe and healthy,” Nikki shared. She also revealed that her little one was born on July 31, just one day before her sister, Brie Bella, gave birth to her second child.
Artem also shared the baby news. “7/31/2020 please welcome our precious baby boy Chigvintsev,” he wrote. “Proud of my love.”
In Nikki’s announcement post back in January 2020, she told her followers that being a mom is something she’s “wanted to be my whole life.”
“I was definitely shocked when I found out. And so nervous!” Nikki shared. “I wasn’t expecting it and felt I wasn’t ready but this journey of life is unpredictable. I thank God every day and night for bringing this amazing blessing and miracle into my life! I am already SO IN LOVE!!”
Making this momentous occasion even more special is the fact that Nikki’s twin sister also recently welcomed her second child. The pair revealed the news in a joint announcement back in January, shortly after Nikki confirmed that she and Artem had gotten engaged during their November 2019 trip to France.
While Nikki and Artem were eager to find out their baby’s sex—and did so by throwing a Mexican-themed reveal party, as documented on season 5 finale of Total Bellas—Brie and her husband Daniel Bryan want to be surprised. And since Brie’s due date is mere days apart from Nikki’s, it looks like the couple won’t have to wait much longer to see whether their three-year-old daughter Birdie will be getting a brother or sister!
Lucky for Total Bellas fans, both Brie and Nikki’s journeys will be documented on season six of the E! show later this fall.
“So you’re going to see pregnancy, labors and new mommies—well, new mommy for me,” Nikki said on an episode of The Bellas Podcast.
Nikki has also made sure to keep fans up to date by posting about her pregnancy on Instagram.
So, in honor of Nikki and Artem’s big news, look back at the couple’s pregnancy journey below!
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She’s Pregnant!
Nikki Bella steps out in L.A. in January 2019 shortly after she announced she’s pregnant with her and fiancé Artem Chigvintsev’s first child together.
The Look of Love
“Baby Daddy,” the Total Bellas star captioned this precious IG pic.
Daddy’s Girls
“Dinner with dad!” Brie shared shortly after the twins’ dual baby announcements.
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Pregnancy PDA
How cute! Artem holds her lady’s growing belly during a PDA-filled outing.
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Ladies Who Lunch
Nikki and Brie enjoy a lunch date the day before Valentine’s Day 2020.
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Baby Bumpin’
The Bella Twins and their twinning baby bumps hit up a farmer’s market in L.A.
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Running Errands
Nikki stops by a supermarket in Studio City looking cool and casual in all black.
16 Weeks!
Nikki bared her baby bump on Instagram on Feb. 20, 2020, writing, “Hi my little baby 16 weeks today!”
Side View
Nikki also gave fans a side view of her growing belly.
Bump Close-Up
“Sweet Dreams,” Nikki shared on her Instagram stories with a baby bump close-up.
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Colorful Cuties
The pregnant twin sisters grab a bite to eat at Joan’s on Third in L.A. in cute colorful outfits.
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Tight Squeeze
The WWE star holds on to her man while browsing a farmer’s market in Studio City.
Podcasting Pairs
Nikki and Artem “had so much fun” recording Linda and Drew Scott’s At Home podcast.
Bump to Bump
The Total Bellas stars snap a selfie with their matching baby bumps.
18 Weeks!
Nikki shared an 18-week pregnancy update with fans on Mar. 4.
Pregnancy Boobs
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Out & About
Nikki runs errands in L.A. as she nears the halfway mark in her pregnancy.
Workout Selfie
Nikki hits the gym for a barre workout.
All Dressed Up
Nikki before celebrating an “amazing” event with sister Bella and others.
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Grocery Gal
The Total Bellas star stops by a Whole Foods in L.A. for some groceries.
BBQ Babes
The lovebirds enjoy some outdoor grilling halfway through Nikki’s pregnancy.
Twinning Tie-Dye
Nikki and Artem model the new tie-dye Birdie Bee shirts.
20 Weeks!
“Officially 20 weeks yesterday,” Nikki captioned this sweet photo. “Birdie loves saying hi to the baby in my belly (how she puts it lol) Love being in the desert, makes it a bit easier to enjoy a few moments outside alone.”
Cancelled Plans
Nikki was set to attend the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony, but it was delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak. At least she documented what she planned to wear!
21 Weeks!
The mom-to-be posted this beautiful photo on her Instagram Story ahead of her hitting the 21-weeks mark!
Downward Dog
Nikki doing yoga with the help of the greatest teacher ever.
23 Weeks!
“We are definitely on cloud 9 knowing we are getting closer and closer to meeting our baby,” Nikki wrote on this adorable photo of her and Artem.
24 Weeks!
“Almost 24 weeks! Love that I can still rock our @mybirdiebee joggers and pullovers comfortably! (size medium)” she wrote online. “Swipe up in IG stories or head to birdiebee.com for yours. Same with the tie dye line too! Plus we have brought back some merchandise from the past!”
All Smiles
“This morning I woke up to so many kicks! Big kicks! Even Daddy got to feel them,” Nikki posted. “Definitely think our little one grew a lot this weekend! So we are all smiles this morning!”
Bike Date
“When Click wants to take you on a sunset bike ride (our date nights now) you show up ready to slay him lol!” Nikki shared. “At least what I thought putting on a black bodysuit! We are definitely loving our bike rides.”
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