Shawn Johnson East Shares First Photos of Baby No. 3 and Hints at Baby Name
Gymnast Shawn Johnson East gave a glimpse at her third baby with husband Andrew East—and offered a hint at a possible cute name they picked.
Shawn Johnson East hinted at the name of her third child, who she welcomed with husband Andrew East on Dec. 12.
The gymnast shared adorable photos of her new baby, captioning her Dec. 15 Instagram post with quotes around the bear emoji, hinting that the newborn’s name could be Bear or Teddy for short. She yet to confirm the name.
The photos show the little one all bundled up, cuddling with Shawn and bonding with sister Drew, 3, and brother, Jett, 2, at home in Nashville.
While the couple hasn’t shared their baby’s sex, Shawn’s bestie Mallory Ervin hinted that they welcomed a boy, commenting on the post, “My baby I love him so much.”
Lindsey Vonn, Peta Murgatroyd and Jenna Johnson were among the stars who also sent Shawn and Andrew congratulatory messages underneath the photos, taken by Gabrielle Renee Hopkins.
On Dec. 14, the Olympic gold medalist revealed that she had given birth via C-section, writing in their FamilyMade newsletter, “Our baby is healthy and that’s all we can ask for!”
“Recovery is always a process and I’ve learned to be really patient with my body,” she said. “Not trying to rush anything and really just going to soak it all in.”
The 31-year-old added, “The third time around feels so surreal because even though we’ve done this twice before, there’s still so much nervousness and excitement around the days leading up to the birth and then so much magic once you get to hold your sweet baby in your arms for the first time.”
Gabrielle Renee Hopkins / @gabriellehopkins
It’s further proof she deserves only 10s for her love story with the former football player, who she married in 2016.
To see more photos of Shawn and Andrew’s new addition, do a backflip through these pics:
Gabrielle Renee Hopkins / @gabriellehopkinsBaby No. 3
Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East welcomed their third child on Dec. 12, 2023.
Gabrielle Renee Hopkins / @gabriellehopkinsMoment With Daddy
The former NFL player already has a sweet connection with baby No. 3.
Gabrielle Renee Hopkins / @gabriellehopkinsSibling Bonding
Gabrielle Renee Hopkins / @gabriellehopkinsBear-y Cute
The gymnast captioned this cute shot of her thirdborn with the bear emoji.
InstagramFamily of Four
Shawn and Andrew, who tied the knot in 2016, posed with Drew and Jett. She captioned the 2022 portrait, “Just the Hulk and his family.”
InstagramA House Divided
For Halloween 2023, the guys chose their fighters as the girls went for magical vibes.
InstagramTaking After Dad
“Well… can’t make this up,” Shawn wrote in August 2022. “Little dude has a new favorite toy. Giggles, smiles, won’t put it down.”
InstagramRed, White and Baby Blue
The fam was ready for fireworks on July 4, 2022.
InstagramPool Time
Shawn and Andrew relaxed with a swim alongside their kids.
InstagramDrew modeled her one-piece swimsuit during a family pool day.
