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Aaron Carter becomes a dad as he welcomes first child with fiancee Melanie Martin
Aaron and Melanie are parents to a baby boy (Picture: Instagram, @aaroncarter / @missmelaniemartin)
Aaron Carter is over the moon after welcoming his first child with fiancee Melanie Martin.
The 33-year-old singer announced the arrival of his son, named Prince Lyric, on Monday via Instagram and shared the first photo of the newborn.
In the picture, the tot is seen laying on a table as Aaron cuts the umbilical cord. He also detailed Melanie’s excruciating labour which lasted more than half a day and required her to undergo an emergency caesarean.
Recalling the experience, Aaron wrote in the caption: ‘Emergency C Section after 13 hours of labor but my fiancé is in great health thank you lord and the incredibly sweet loving staff here.’
Confirming his son’s name, he continued: ‘Prince is precious I love you son. Your mommy loves you as I drop tears on the phone. This is me cutting his umbilical cord my precious family #TheCarters @missmelaniemartin I’m so proud of you hunny you did it I Love you with all my heart my beautiful blessings from god.’
Melanie had earlier shared a selfie of her and Aaron posing in their hospital scrubs.
Fans rushed to congratulate the happy couple, with one commenting: ‘Congratulations!!! Oh my look at all that hair! He’s so cute!!!’
‘Congrats! Ur gonna be a gr8 dad,’ another wrote sweetly.
One follower said: ‘I’m so happy for you Aaron that you have everything you’ve always wanted! ❤️ Congratulations! He’s so beautiful!’
Aaron previously revealed they had chosen to name their son after Michael Jackson, who was a friend and mentor to him.
Melanie endured 13 hours of labour and a C-section (Picture: Instagram, @missmelaniemartin)
Weeks before Prince’s arrival, Aaron told his followers: ‘He’s almost here!!! We’re so ready to be parents. So grateful for your support.
‘Thank you for allowing me to grow and prosper so I could be the best dad possible with the best mom, fiancée, and my future wife.’
Melanie fell pregnant last year but Aaron announced that she had miscarried in June 2020.
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However, the heartbreaking situation brought the couple back together after their split and they’ve been going strong since.
Aaron said at the time: ‘My heart never let go of her and there was nothing I could do about it. And I became so miserable and lonely.’
Days before sharing news of the miscarriage, Aaron and Melanie announced they were engaged.
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