Orange Is the New Black's Uzo Aduba welcomes first child
Orange Is the New Black star Uzo Aduba has shared the happy news that she has welcomed her first baby.
The actress revealed she was expecting a baby with husband Robert Sweeting back in June, debuting her bump at the Tony Awards.
Aduba has now announced that she has given birth to a baby girl, confirming her name is Adaiba Lee Nonyem as she posted two pictures of the newborn on Instagram.
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"My daughter. I’ve never been in love so quickly, so deeply in my entire life," the actress wrote. "I really don’t know what to say, guys. My heart is full. Thank you, God. I have joy like a fountain.
"I have witnessed a miraculous thing, and I feel blessed to know you are ours. We love you so much, Adaiba Lee Nonyem - Daughter of the people, treasurer of the mother’s names who came before you.
"I’m a Mommy you guys," Aduba continued. "Motherhood. I’ve joined the club. I hear the dues are high, but the membership is completely worth it:). #grateful".
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The star has received many congratulations in the comments, with Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson writing: "I'm over the moon for you love! You already look like a natural! I'm here for ANYTHING you need. Except breast feeding."
"Congratulations. You’re glowing," added Ma's Octavia Spencer, while Black Panther's Lupita Nyong'o said: "Amen AMEN! I am so happy for you".
Announcing her baby news earlier this year, Aduba said: "What a blessing. My husband Robert and I are so happy to enter this next chapter together as parents.
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"I am beyond excited. I get to be someone's Mommy! I know as the three of us continue to grow, our only, ONLY goal will be to love you, little one. My goodness. Look what God has done."
In August, the actress shared some sweet pictures from her baby shower, saying at the time that it was "such an amazing feeling to have our families host a baby shower for us and to spend great time with our loved ones".
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