“Teen Mom: The Next Chapter” season 2 personality Amanda Conner and her partner, Ryan Edwards, will soon be parents to a baby girl.
Us Weekly reported that Conner and Edwards, who was in a relationship with “Teen Mom” star Maci Bookout until 2009, enjoyed their baby shower during the weekend of November 23. On November 25, Conner shared an image from the event with her Instagram followers. The photo showed Conner standing next to her son Brandon, from a previous relationship, Edwards, and Bookout and Edwards’ son, Bentley Edwards.
Several fans flocked to the post’s comments section to share their excitement for Edwards and Conner.
“Amanda you look so beautiful so happy and proud of you,” wrote one commenter.
“I don’t know you too personally but I wanted to tell you that you guys are doing amazing keep being you and keep doing what you’re doing and Ryan I’m very proud of you of the man that you have become,” added another.
“I’ve never been happier for complete strangers. 🫶🎀🙏🏻,” shared a different person.
Amanda Conner Shared Her Thoughts About Having Another Child
While speaking to People in October 2024, Conner said she and Edwards, who began dating in September 2023, “are very excited about [their] pregnancy.”
“We have overcome so much in the last year and a half, and we are in a very happy, safe place,” said Conner to the publication.
She also referenced that Brandon was not previously in her custody.
“For me, I can enjoy this pregnancy and I have a second chance at motherhood. For Ryan, he is in a place that he hasn’t been in for a long time. We are excited to move forward from our past mistakes,” said Conner.
In addition, Conner said that she and Edwards appreciate their family and friends’ support.
“We have a great support system with family and friends, and they are very happy for this new chapter of our lives. We found out only due to me having morning sickness, and ironically, Ryan had morning sickness as well and we just decided to take a test and it came out to be positive,” said Conner to People magazine.
Amanda Conner Spoke About Getting Custody of Her Son
Conner, who has been open about her past addiction issues and current sobriety, shared that her son is now in her custody in a November 26 TikTok. Conner filmed the first part of the TikTok video before she attended custody court.
“I filed a petition last month for full custody,” said Conner in her video. “I’ve done every requirement that they have asked. Completed probation, completed rehabilitation, completed inpatient and outpatient. Parenting, hair follicles. I have been on a roll trying to get custody back of my kid.”
She finished the video by excitedly announcing she has legal custody of her son.
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Pregnant ‘Teen Mom’ Personality Throws Baby Shower