Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and her boyfriend Ken Urker are cherishing their first Christmas as new parents with their daughter Aurora, who is nearly one year old. Urker took to his Instagram Stories on December 25, sharing a snapshot of Aurora enjoying the holiday festivities with a family member, expressing his joy with the caption, “My baby love’s first Christmas.”
Blanchard, 34, who has been in the public eye due to her troubling past as a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, welcomed Aurora last winter in a moment that has brought new meaning to her life. The couple, who initially met as pen pals while Blanchard was incarcerated, announced the birth of their daughter on January 1, 2025, reflecting on their journey together in the accompanying Instagram post.
The couple’s relationship has seen its ups and downs. They were briefly engaged in October 2018, but their paths separated before reuniting romantically in April 2024. This holiday season marks a special milestone for them as they navigate parenthood together.
In a recent interview, Blanchard expressed her hopes for expanding their family, stating she would love to give Aurora a sibling but emphasized the importance of being prepared. She revealed that any future pregnancies would likely involve in vitro fertilization (IVF) to prevent passing on her genetic condition, microdeletion 1q21.1. While they are considering having another child, Blanchard mentioned they want to focus on their current family dynamic first, suggesting a timeline where they might begin this process in mid-2025.
Blanchard and Urker are realistic about the challenges of parenthood, especially with Urker’s new career and their adjustments to family life. They have undertaken preliminary fertility testing to facilitate future plans whenever they are ready.
This holiday season represents not just the joy of family for Blanchard and Urker but also a poignant reminder of resilience, hope, and the possibilities that lie ahead for them as they continue on their parenting journey.