Megyn Kelly Welcomes Son Edward Yates
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A trooper to the very end, FOX News anchor Megyn Kelly delivered a healthy baby boy Friday morning — one day after delivering the news as cohost of America’s Newsroom.
Edward Yates Brunt arrived around 10 a.m., weighing in at 7 lbs., 10 oz. The first child for Megyn, 38, and her husband Doug Brunt, baby boy is named after his two grandfathers and will go by ‘Yates.’
Both mom and baby — who had been due Oct. 6 — are reportedly doing great. The pregnancy was announced in April.
Source: Media Bistro
Thanks to CBB readers Melissa and Alexis.
– Missy
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September 26th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Congrats to Megyn and her husband! I was wondering when she was due. I’m sure the little guy is a cutie.
September 26th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Congratulations to them! Cute name!
September 26th, 2009 at 9:45 am
I prefer Edward to Yates, although it’s lovely how they came to the names. I don’t get the trend for naming kids one thing, but then using another name for them in everyday life. Not for me, but whatever lol.
Congrats to the family.
September 26th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Oh, I really dislike “misspelled” names and hers just burns my eyes. Congrats on her new baby boy, though.
September 26th, 2009 at 11:09 am
I was just talking about Megyn the other day wondering when she was due as well!! Congrats Megyn & family!!!
September 26th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I just do not understand naming your child Edward Yates if he is going to go by Yates. Name him Yates Edward then.
September 26th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
i love megyn kelly, and i saw her on bill o’reilly a few nights ago and she looked big….congrats to her and her family!!
September 26th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Congratulations to Megyn and Doug. I like the name and I bet he is a beautiful baby boy!
September 26th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I love Megyn Kelly too,she’s so smart and I’ll bet she’ll be a great mommy!
I’m not a fan of misspelled names either Mira, but you can’t name yourself, right?
September 26th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Hmm..I don’t think Yates goes very well witht he last name Brunt. Edward sounds better in my opinion. But it’s nice that they’re honouring his grandfathers
September 26th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Congradulations to the Brunt family. I love her, I’m sure she will bw a great parent.
September 26th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
She was on O’Reilly’s show the night before she gave birth! I don’t get how someone can be on TV talking about legal matters and give birth less than 24 hours later. I think it’s great, but I just don’t get how it’s possible. She didn’t seem like she was having contractions or anything.
September 26th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
She announced her pregnancy a day before Julie Chen and she delivered a day after her…funny. I like Megyn…she’s a straight shooter, and I’m sure the baby is beautiful.
September 26th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I love her! I noticed she wasn’t on her show yesterday and I wondered if she was having a baby.
September 26th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
AWWWWW!!! I love Megyn. I was hoping she would deliver on her due date because that is my birthday
Thats ok. I love her and I bet she is beside herself. Congrats. Cant wait to see him. Such a great name.
September 26th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Congratulations to Megyn and Doug! Love her and hope everything is going well for them!
September 26th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
I don’t know where Megyn is from, but it’s a tradition in some parts of the south for a child to be called by their middle name because the first name is usually after a relative.
September 26th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
I wish Megyn and Doug luck and hope they can get some sleep with little Yates. Megyn is my favorite morning news commentator.
September 26th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
alex/sb ITA, seems odd. Just curious, as haven’t noticed that here downunder – is it more common to do in the US to go by middle names?
September 26th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
I just love Megan. I think that since she is the one who had “Baby Yates, she should be the one to name him. I personally love his name! I am sure she will make a great mom.
September 26th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Sam and Freya’s Mum, it’s not common to go by middle names here in the US either. It does seem a little odd to me too, but Edward Yates is a very nice name, regardless of what he goes by.
September 26th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
cheers Anna, wasn’t sure…Their son, their choice of course. Not a fan of either of his names personally, but they do, which is the only thing that matters anyhow…!
September 27th, 2009 at 1:33 am
Kate- She could have had a very fast labor, or she could have had a scheduled C-section.
September 27th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Gordon Brown’s younger son goes by his second name, apparently it’s a scottish tradition to call the second son by his second name. So he’s James Fraser but they call him Fraser.
I dont like Yates, its a chain of pubs in England!
September 27th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I have a son who goes by his middle name (Rainer) in honor of our Austrian heritage) as well. The reason is simply that the first name is after his grandfather, and to reverse the names sounded too sing songy (i.e. Robert Rainer sounded better than Rainer Robert) The first name (Robert) also belongs to his uncle and a cousin so frankly it would have seemed confusing to have so many Roberts at family gatherings. I always felt that if he didn’t like his middle name, he could state he would prefer to go by his first name or vice versa. I know of a few people who didn’t like their given first names and went by their middle names. The name order really wasn’t a big deal to me and I don’t see why it would be to some of the readers.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Catca, I agree with you. Most people have three names anyway (first, middle, last), but don’t go by all three names at once. So I don’t see why people on here have a problem with going by a middle name.
September 28th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Oh what fun!! Congratulations Megan and Doug!!and to your family!
I love the name!!Its wonderful to see that honoring fathers is still in style! Our oldest son goes by his middle name too!! Its good that you didn’t tell people what the name was going to be…. there are always those that will try to take the fun out of it!! Its best to keep it to yourself until the baby arrives!!
God bless all of you!!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Congratulations to Megyn and Doug. I wish all three of you health and happiness.
September 28th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Congratulations to Megan,Daddy and son. So happy for you, but seeing how slim and pretty you are on the set, I never would have dreamed you were expecting. I remember how excited I was when my first child, a son, now 48, was born.
By the way, he is an attorney, also.
You have a great experience ahead of you. May God Bless the three of you. Always, an admirer who watches you on FOX NEWS every day. Sincerely, Mrs. Nita Hogg Dothan AL.
PS. FOX NEWS IS THE ONLY NEWS I WATCH…Thanks so much.
September 29th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I always miss Megyn or Bill when they are away. This time I was happy to know Megyn and Doug have their new little boy. Congratulations!
September 29th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Congratulations to Megyn, Doug and Yates. So awesome for the family.
Kate, as for her being on the O’Reilly Factor and then giving birth less than 24 hours later. As an attorney myself, who worked until I gave birth to both my kids, most recently in January, I was at work rendering legal opinions and fighting with opposing counsel, and all the fun of the job on the day before I gave birth to my second child the next morning at 9 am. I didn’t realize I was in labor until 6:45 in the morning and was in the process of getting myself ready for work and getting my husband out the door for a 26 mile training run. So, it really doesn’t seem that impossible to do your job and give birth less than 24 hour later. LOL.
September 29th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Megyn and Doug,
Congrats !!!! I am so happy for both of you !!! I also love his name. I can’t understand why people are having a problem with this name or with your name. I am sure Yates will be just as proud as can be being named after a man as great a Ed and I am sure Yates was a great… hope you and the baby are well! love your cousin Helen
September 29th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Congrats Megyn and Doug!!! Welcome baby Yates! Enjoy every moment you can, and most of all sleep whenever you can! Love, your cuz Michael in FL
September 30th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
My father and his father went by their middle names, as do my husband and 2 grandchildren. We’re garden variety Americans of no particular regional or ethnic persuasion, and I think it’s just a matter of which name is preferred. And who wants to have the same name as half the other kids in his or her class?
P. S. Some babies are born really quickly and without much warning. Three of my four were like that.
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 am
No wonder I missed Megyn, didn’t know she had the baby but surely will have withdrawal without her on the news. I’m so happy she and her husband have their baby boy to enjoy. I hope she will be able to come back after a reasonable amount of time. I love her insight, feisty attitude and her ability to keep people on topic. Hope she gets to read all her fan mail and know we are praying for good health and happiness for a lifetime.
Megyn you are missed already.
Sincerely,
Susan
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:50 pm
So excited to hear Megyn and Doug had a healthy, bouncing, baby boy!!! What wonderful news for this very special couple. Megyn, we will miss you on the morning news and look forward to your return!
Many blessing to all three of you!
October 3rd, 2009 at 4:07 am
Congrats to you all! we in canada love your morning show with Bill and agaln in the evenings on O’Rielly.
enjoy your time with your bundle of joy!!
October 3rd, 2009 at 4:19 am
Congrats to the family from Canada. we are faithful FOX NEWS watchers. I love the names you chose. we send god’s blessings to you and your entire family.
October 8th, 2009 at 9:48 am
So happy for one of my favorites! It is so nice to hear some good things for a change and this is a blessed event!
Plus, her named is correctly spelled. Megyn is the proper spelling of the name. Check the book of names to name your babies. What is such a a big deal?
October 9th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Congratulations Megyn! We miss you in the morning but we’re happy to know your family is doing well and that you have a new and healthy son.
October 12th, 2009 at 2:07 am
Oh, Megyn & Family congrats, you did hang in like a trouper!! I have been clicking b/f all summer to see that tummy & try to guess the sex & I thought she was due bet Sep-Nov. As summer progresses she can’t cross her cute tiny legs & that bulge us there, making me think boy..she may have been in early labor the later day, pm before Yates was born, some take it easier. As for using middle names 1st, well we generally are given 3names &birth we can flip flop any mix we want, they are our “legal names,legal right “. Except me, my kiddies all have multiple middle & last names , due to that they were named for Very specific people in my life, and we have nicknames for every NAME as well !!!
October 15th, 2009 at 10:11 am
God Bless you and your family.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:11 am
Congratulations! My husband and I are big fans of yours and Fox News. Cannot wait to get a glimpse of the little guy and are looking to your return!!
October 21st, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Congratulations!! I never got to hear about the birth of your baby, but figured when I didn’t see you for a few days that you had given birth. I am very excited for you and your husband. I loved being a mom to boys. It’s great!!! God bless.
October 25th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
So THAT explains where my favorite morning news person has been. As an avid Fox News viewer, I can’t believe I didn’t know or even notice she was pregnant, especially when others are commenting how big she got. Anyway, I’m relieved to hear she will be back!
October 25th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
great news for megan & her husband, I bet he’s a cute little blond. I like the name, what does it matter whether its the 1st or 2nd name they want to use. Yates is a great name. Remember William Butler Yates the great Irish poet. Hurry up back Megan we miss you. Best regards & Congrats.
October 27th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Congratulations to Megyn and her her husband, Doug on the birth of their baby boy, Yates. What a wonderful tradition to name their son after his 2 grandfathers. Hope Mom and son are doing well. FNC viewers & fans miss you, Megyn. Looking forwarding to seeing you back in the morning on FNC. Enjoy your time at home with your son and husband. Best Wishes to the 3 of you.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Congratulations to Megyn and her husband. Boys are great. Enjoy every minute it really does fly by. God Bless you all.
October 28th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Congrats to Megyn and her husband on their new arrival. Not understanding why people think they think they should share their opinion of names and the spelling of names of others. You do what you want and everyone else should be allowed to do the same. Just be happy for Megyn why don’t you?
I will be glad to see her back at Fox.
October 30th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Our congratulations to Megan and Doug. May God bless you both, and that precious little boy. We miss Megan on FNC and look forward to seeing her again when the time comes. Would love for her to show us and the world her little bundle of joy on her Fox News show.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Congratulations to Megyn and husband!!! I love Megyn and I’m sure she will be a great mom. Love your baby’s name too. Way to go!!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Congratulations to Megyn and Family! All my best to you on the birth of your first child.
November 6th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Hi Megyn. I can’t wait until you are back. Your stand-ins are fine, but none have your spark nor your beauty. I, like you, gave birth a day after an 8-hour work day and I was your age. However, I had number ten at that age. I wish you and your husband only the best with your new little one.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Congratulations Megyn & Doug on the birth of your baby boy. We miss seeing you with Bill in the am. You have a much bigger job at this time. Enjoy Edward as he will grow up fast.