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Keundra Hatley Smith and Nicholas Smith are officially parents of seven children!
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On Wednesday, May 20, these bloggers became parents to their seventh child, which they exclusively announced to PEOPLE.
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The couple, who regularly share details of their family life and love of fashion on their social media accounts, say that each new arrival brings them "inexplicable joy.".
Keundra Hatley Smith and Nicholas Smith are officially parents of seven children!
The popular Texas-based content creators welcomed their seventh child, son Noble Hatley Smith, at 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, and shared the news exclusively with PEOPLE magazine. The newborn arrived weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 20 inches. For Keundra and Nicholas, both 34, the birth of a new life brings them "an inexplicable joy" that gets "a little sweeter" with each passing day.
«"Every time we welcome a new life into the world, it's always a little sweeter than the last. It's another extension of our family tree, but most importantly, an extension of our love," the new mother of seven tells PEOPLE. "The moment our son was born, we were all overwhelmed with an inexplicable joy.".
Kiandra Hatley Smith and Nicholas Smith with their children. Photo courtesy of the Smith family.
The doting mother, who regularly showcases her family's life on a private farm and their love of fashion on social media, explains that her labor with her son Noble was "completely different," as it began two weeks before her due date without induction. At the time, Kiundra says, she wasn't fully prepared for labor, so she focused on rest and meditation, praying for a little extra time to prepare at home.
«"I meditated and prayed for God to give us a little extra time to prepare, and that's exactly what happened," she recalls of her labor, which officially began 48 hours after contractions began. "My midwife, Adrian, a spiritual midwife, arrived about an hour after we told her the labor was picking up. All our children were present and this time very active in the process. We were able to successfully deliver another baby boy in the comfort of our own home.".
Kiandra Hatley Smith and her newborn son. Photo courtesy of the Smith family.
Kiundra, who has experienced three births with epidurals and four vaginal births, explains that each experience was "wonderful." However, the loving mother adds that after each home birth, she experienced "the euphoria of childbirth," which made all the difficulties of the journey worthwhile.
«"As a mother, I want to emphasize the power of that 'euphoric feeling' I experienced just moments after a natural birth," she says. "I've had three births with epidurals and four without, and both were wonderful experiences.".
«"We always look forward to the moment when we hold our baby for the first time," she adds. "The empty feeling in our stomachs after the baby is born, combined with the heaviness in our chests from a healthy, alive baby, and the first cry—it all comes together in that one moment.".
Kiandra Hatley Smith and Nicholas Smith with their children after a home birth. Photo courtesy of the Smith family.
The couple chose a theme for each of their children. For their seventh child, the theme was "Cloud Nine," symbolizing how they became a family of nine. The theme also drew inspiration from the late musician Prince, whose album Purple Rain also had a special connection to the theme: the rainy atmosphere of the day and the color, beloved by Kiundra's parents, reminiscent of the royal family.
All these considerations influenced their decision to name their son Noble. The newborn's middle and last names also carry deep meaning, symbolizing a rich family heritage.
«"His middle name is his mother's maiden name," she explains. "Hatley's lineage is deeply rooted in our roots, opening the door to many opportunities and fostering a large family that we emulate and honor with love.".
Kundra and Nicholas welcomed a son, joining their six other children: sons Knoa (1), Knowledg (3), and Knight (7), and daughters Knural (5), Knaomi (9), and Knixia (10). Kundra told PEOPLE that her older daughters were actively involved in the birth this time.
«"Our older daughters were very involved, even helping 'deliver' the newborn boy when he was born," she says. "The younger children applauded as Mom struggled through the final contractions and the baby's head emerged. This time, our eldest daughter was able to cut the cord, and love filled the room in every way.".
Kiandra Hatley Smith and Nicholas Smith with their children. Photo courtesy of the Smith family.
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The couple knew from the very beginning of their relationship, when they began discussing the possibility of starting a family, that they wanted to have a large family.
«"Since my husband grew up an only child and I'm the eldest of four younger siblings, it made perfect sense," says Kiundra. "He didn't want his children to grow up without siblings, and I naturally wanted to care for a lot of young children.".
Following the birth of their son, the happy couple explains that they are "enjoying family life to the fullest," leaving the door open to "whatever God has in store for us in the future." Kiandra and Nicholas told PEOPLE that they are "ready to embrace" whatever the future holds for them and their family.
Now, the new parents of seven are focused on savoring every precious moment with their little ones. Kiundra told PEOPLE that they are looking forward to spending time together during upcoming family trips and vacations.
«"We're looking forward to family trips this summer and celebrating our little one's first holidays this coming season," she says. "We're thrilled to see him thrive on the ranch with his siblings, enjoying the company of animals and showing them love.".
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