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Just look at those blue eyes!Paola and Russ Mayfield’s baby boy, Axel, now officially has his own Instagram page. The 90 Day Fiancé couple welcomed their first child together on New Year’s Day and he’s already become an online sensation. Paola currently manages his social media account and she just treated fans to a darling new snap of her son. Scroll through the gallery!
Russ, 31, and Paola, 31, have been embracing parenthood to the fullest. Ever since Axel was born on January 1, they’ve been sharing exciting new updates.
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Social Media Star
Luckily for fans, we’ll get to see more of his milestones because Axel now has an Instagram page. “Hola hola! Welcome to my little world,” his new caption reads.
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Showered With Love
Several people were giving Axel a warm welcome in the comments. “Awww he’s getting more beautiful every day,” one gushed. “Such a cutie,” another added.
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Like Father, Like Son
Russ recently posted a new photo with his son and they are definitely twinning. “Matching strawberry blonde hair and way to capture the beard,” he wrote.
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Ah, to Be in Love
The doting daddy also gushed about Paola on International Women’s Day. Russ shared a snap of her captioned, “She’s pretty and amazing … so I’ll just say it!”
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Reality TV
Russ and Paola captivated fans while sharing their love story with the world on season 3 of the TLC spinoff, 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
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Bouncing Baby Boy
The couple announced their pregnancy in July 2018 and welcomed their son at 12:22 a.m. on January 1. He measured 22 inches, weighing 7 lbs., 5 oz.
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The Greatest Gift
“We were hoping for a Christmas baby, but ended up with a New Year’s baby, and we wouldn’t change our experience for anything else,” Russ and Pao told People.
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~ Welcome to Motherhood ~
“It wasn’t easy, but it was totally worth it! My little miracle is so beautiful and calm,” Paola said at the time. “I feel so blessed and I can’t believe I am a mom now.”
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Glow, Girl!
Since then, the new mom has kept fans in the loop. Back in December, she opened up about her post-baby body and how she’s embracing her curves.
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A Lifelong Bond
“My body has changed so much. I’ve gained so much weight, but I don’t care because I’m carrying the most beautiful and amazing thing that has ever happened to me,” she wrote. “I’m carrying this weight with so much pride.”
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Dealing With Haters
Sadly, Paola has also been subjected to her fair share of mom-shaming in recent months, but she’s learned to handle the criticism in the best way possible.
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Growing Up so Fast
In March, the reality star revealed that her son had his very first vaccination. “Axel was so brave, just like his mommy,” she wrote. “We have decided that we want to give our son specific vaccinations and avoid potential risks and side effects.”
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Dream Team
Paola’s post caused many people to voice their opinions and outrage, but fortunately, she was “used to dealing with this” and Russ also had her back!
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Cuteness Overload
On the bright side, it looks like Russ and Paola are brushing off the nay-sayers. Are you excited that Axel has an Instagram page? Tell us in the comments!
