After experiencing an unexpected hurdle with their pregnancy last month, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker focused on the joy of preparing to welcome their little one. Although the couple initially kept quiet about their son's name, Travis recently confirmed it along with Kourtney's expected due date during his appearance on an episode of the One Life One Chance with Toby Morse podcast. Ironically, Travis speculated about the name of he and Kourtney's baby boy during an episode of Complex'sGOAT Talk in July. Travis told his daughter Alabama that he was interested in the name Rocky 13 because "Rocky George played guitar for Suicidal Tendencies, and 13 is just the greatest number of all time."
Well, fans of Kourtney and Travis no longer have to wait for baby Rocky's arrival because Peoplebroke the news that the couple welcomed him over the weekend! Here's everything we know about little one's arrival and how everyone's doing post-birth!
A source told US Weekly, that the couple "are both elated" after Kourtney gave birth November 4th. Prior to giving birth, Kourtney revealed that she and Travis turned to IVF to help them conceive a child. E! News reported that it was a difficult process for Kourtney given her revelations on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. Nevertheless, everything worked out for the couple because they've been blessed with baby Rocky's highly anticipated arrival.
Given the fact Travis admitted Kourtney's due date would be "either Halloween or like, the first week of November," during the One Life One Chance with Toby Morse podcast, little one's arrival couldn't be more perfect! We're happy to hear that everyone is doing well given Kourtney and Travis' pregnancy scare as well their difficult journey to conceive.
In September, Kourtney underwent emergency surgery that was meant "save the baby’s life." Commenting on the experience, she revealed that she learned a lot about pregnancy in general.
“That experience opened my eyes to a whole new world of pregnancy that I didn’t know about in the past,” she told Vogue. “It was terrifying. After, I learned that insurance typically only covers two ultrasounds when you’re pregnant, I had no idea. I’ve always been lucky enough to do more than what insurance covers, and it’s one of those ultrasounds that saved my baby’s life.”
Since then, Kourtney has mainly been focused on doing the best for her baby, noting that she's had some "restrictions" in her day-to-day activities. Despite that, she's determined to have a smooth birth.
“I've finally been able to let go of the fear and worry that everybody else put in us because of this pregnancy,” she said. “I’m ready to go in, have the baby, and have the experience we’re meant to have.”
In an Instagram post, Kourtney opened up about the pregnancy complications that caused her to go into “urgent fetal surgery.”
“I will be forever grateful to my incredible doctors for saving our baby’s life. I am eternally grateful to my husband who rushed to my side from tour to be with me in the hospital and take care of me afterwards, my rock. And to my mom, thank you for holding my hand through this,” the caption read, under a black and white picture of her hand in Barker’s.
“As someone who has had three really easy pregnancies in the past, I wasn’t prepared for the fear of rushing into urgent fetal surgery. I don’t think anyone who hasn’t been through a similar situation can begin to understand that feeling of fear,” she continued. “I have a whole new understanding and respect for the mamas who have had to fight for their babies while pregnant.”
“Praise be to God,” she wrote. “Walking out of the hospital with my baby boy in my tummy and safe was the truest blessing. 🙏🏼🤍”
Travis also made a brief announcement on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "God is great. I flew home for a life-threatening emergency surgery for our baby that I’m so grateful went well. I want to say thank you for all the support. Tour resumes Friday."
Travis found out he would become a father on Father’s Day weekend of this year. Kourtney announced the news in a super playful way – during the Blink-182 concert in Los Angeles. The new-coming baby will be the couples’ first one together, but will join the mix of Kourtney’s current kids, Mason, Penelope, and Reign. Travis’ son Landon and daughter Alabama will also greet another sibling. Here are all the sweet details we know about the pair’s surprise pregnancy announcement, the gender reveal, and their baby's predicted name!
Apparently, the couple already has a name for the baby picked out — at least according to Travis. After Kourtney shared stunning new pregnancy photos from her maternity photo shoot, the drummer hinted that the couple has *officially* chosen a name for their baby boy.
Travis commented on the Instagram post, "I already know his name" with a wink emoji.
While he didn't explicitly share the name they've landed on, Travis previously offered a name for their future son. Back in November 2021, Travis responded to a Halloween photo of Kourtney dressed as Patricia Arquette's True Romance character, Alabama Whitman, saying, "Our son's name would be Elvis."
"Elvis" may not be the final choice, but it's fun to take a guess of the name that will soon join the Kardashian-Barker family.
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker's Pregnancy Annoucement
Kourtney announced her pregnancy with the drummer back in June by holding up a handmade sign that read "Travis I'm pregnant" during Blink-182's performance in LA. The sign-wielding gesture is a direct tribute to the storyline that's a part of the “All The Small Things” music video, making the news all the more thrilling for KUWTK and Blink-182 fans.
In the music video accompanying the Blink-182 classic “All The Small Things,” you can see Travis’ brief (but oh-so steamy) beachside escapades with a woman in a cheetah print bikini. Towards the end of the video’s storyline, the woman is pictured among a crowd of fans carrying signs, with hers revealing the same message Kourtney delivered: “Travis I’m pregnant.”
Image via @kourtneykardash / Instagram
The couple later hinted on social media that the reference to the video was in fact, intentional.
“Overwhelmed with gratitude and joy for God’s blessing and plan,” Kourtney wrote on Instagram, following a sweet series of photos picturing her well-along baby bump next to Travis, who kissed it in one pic, and pretend-drummed it with his drumsticks in another.
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker's Baby – Boy or Girl?
Kourtney and Travis’ – otherwise known by their funky ship name, Kravis – over-the-top energy didn’t stop at the mid-concert pregnancy reveal. The couple revealed the genderof their little newcomer over the weekend in a flashy, yet totally adorable way.
Their big moment began with a suspenseful drumroll and a wide-smiling Kourtney sitting on Travis’ lap behind a drum kit. As the drum sequence ended, a slew of blue streamers burst into the sky, announcing the coming arrival of a boy!
The pregnancy news was very welcome after the couple had been trying to conceive via in vitro fertilization (IVF), a personal journey documented on the Kardashian’s reality TV show. In May, Kourtney revealed they were “officially done with IVF,” and had their focus set on “what God has in store for us. If that's a baby, I believe it will happen." After this medical scare, we’re hoping only the best for Kourtney and Travis.
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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Jasmine Williams.
