Gypsy Rose Blanchard has embraced the new year with a significant milestone, welcoming her first baby, a daughter named Aurora Raina, with her boyfriend Ken Urker. The announcement came on New Year's Day, when Urker posted a touching photo on Instagram, saying, “Welcoming 2025 with the greatest gift of all,” showcasing Blanchard cradling their newborn in a hospital setting (HuffPost).

Aurora was born on December 28 in Louisiana, precisely a year after Blanchard's release from prison, where she had served nearly eight years for her involvement in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. According to reports, the name Aurora resonates with the couple's admiration for the aurora borealis. Blanchard clarified that the name did not stem from Disney's Sleeping Beauty but from shared interests with Urker, stating, “We wrote each other’s future kid’s name on pieces of paper and Aurora is what we both picked” (USA Today).

Blanchard, now 33, was released from prison in December 2023 after serving for her part in the conspiracy to kill her mother, who was believed to have suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy. This condition led Dee Dee to fabricate illnesses for her daughter, resulting in numerous unnecessary medical procedures. The true-crime saga surrounding Blanchard has captivated audiences, spawning the acclaimed Hulu series “The Act” and a subsequent reality show, “Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup,” following her journey following incarceration (CNN).

The couple rekindled their relationship after Blanchard's separation from her previous husband, Ryan Anderson, and announced their pregnancy last July. Following her release, she often expressed her desire to be a loving mother, stating, "I just want to be a good mother for my child. I want to be everything my mother wasn't" in a remark that reflects her focus on a healthier future (HuffPost).