Lala Kent has officially shared the name of her second child: Sosa Kent. The Vanderpump Rules star, 34, took to Instagram on Monday, September 9, to make the long-awaited announcement. She captioned a black-and-white photo of her newborn daughter’s tiny feet with just two words: “Sosa Kent.”
The post quickly garnered love and support from her fans and followers, who were delighted with the unique and beautiful name. “Beautiful name!!!!! I love it! Congratulations on your new addition,” commented one fan, while another added, “Sosa is legendary [to be honest].” Even Kent’s mother, Lisa Burningham, expressed her joy, commenting, “Our sweet angel ❤️❤️ welcome to our pod.”
Timing of the Name Announcement
Kent had announced the birth of her second child earlier this month, but she decided to keep the baby’s name under wraps for a few days. During a prerecorded episode of her Give Them Lala podcast, released on September 4, Kent explained why she waited to reveal the name.
“Today is Beyoncé’s birthday. September 4th is her day,” she said during the episode. Kent humorously implied that it would have been disrespectful to share the name on the same day as the pop icon’s birthday, leading her to delay the announcement for a few more days.
Welcoming Baby Sosa
Baby Sosa joins her older sister, Ocean, who was born in March 2021. Kent shares Ocean with her ex-fiancé Randall Emmett, but the pair split later that year in October. The reality TV star has since moved forward with expanding her family on her own terms.
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In March 2024, Kent confirmed that she was expecting her second child, using a sperm donor and intrauterine insemination (IUI) to conceive. “I’m expanding my pod,” she wrote in an Instagram post that featured her bare baby bump alongside her daughter Ocean.
Journey to Motherhood With a Sperm Donor
Earlier this year, Kent revealed her decision to use a sperm donor to conceive her second child. During a January interview with Cosmopolitan, she shared how she had always envisioned herself in a “cookie-cutter relationship,” building a family in the traditional sense. However, life had different plans for her. “Now that the universe has other plans for me, I’m so grateful this was an option,” Kent said.
The reality star explained that selecting the right donor was a deeply personal process, and she felt an instant connection with the one she chose. “The donor I selected felt like [my] baby daddy from the moment I found him,” Kent remarked, adding that she felt confident and at peace with her decision.
Lala Kent’s Message to Women Considering Alternative Routes to Motherhood
Throughout her pregnancy journey, Kent has been candid about her experience with IUI and the use of a sperm donor. In interviews and on her podcast, she has encouraged other women who might be waiting for the right partner to consider alternative options for starting a family.
“If you want children and are only waiting for ‘that person’ to come into your life, let’s talk about a different route that we can take,” Kent said in one of her episodes. Her openness has resonated with many fans, especially those in similar situations, and she hopes to inspire others to explore all their options when it comes to building a family.
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Pregnancy and IUI Success
Kent’s journey to conceive baby Sosa happened faster than she anticipated. After undergoing IUI, she discovered she was pregnant on her first try. “I just could not fathom that I was having a second baby on try one,” she recalled in a March episode of her podcast. “I thought I had a little bit more time to sink into the idea of becoming a mom again.”
Despite the speed of the process, Kent has embraced motherhood with open arms. She even mentioned that she has “a lot of sperm left over” from her donor, leaving the door open for the possibility of expanding her family even further in the future.
Looking Forward: Kent’s Plans as a Mom of Two
With the arrival of baby Sosa, Kent is excited about the future of her growing family. She frequently shares glimpses of her life as a mother on social media, delighting her fans with updates on both of her daughters.
As Kent continues to navigate life as a single mother of two, she remains grateful for the opportunities she has had to create her family, while also sharing her journey with honesty and openness. Whether or not more children are on the horizon, one thing is clear—Lala Kent is fully embracing her role as a mother.
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