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Aww! Kandi Burruss's Newborn Daughter Blaze Is A Living Doll

The 'Real Housewives Of Atlanta' star and her baby girl are already besties.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
By Jasmine Grant · Updated November 4, 2020

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are parents again, and welcoming their newborn baby girl Blaze Tucker into the family has been nothing but an absolute joy.

Baby Blaze was born via surrogate on Nov. 22, and her presence has brought the family closer than ever before. The new mommy debuted her “newest heartbeat” on Instagram, and instantly melted our hearts.

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Our little angel is doing well! She was born yesterday 11-22-19 at 6:54pm. 8lbs & 1oz! Her name is Blaze Tucker. Thank you to everyone for the love & well wishes! She’s gonna Blaze a path to greatness! @blazetucker is our newest heartbeat.

A post shared by Kandi Burruss (@kandi) on Nov 23, 2019 at 12:15pm PST

Due to medical reasons, including a history of delivery complications, Burruss and Tucker decided surrogacy was the safest option to carry their child. Burruss has discussed the mixed emotions that came with not physically carrying their child. But thanks to their surrogate Shadina Blunt, and OB-GYN Dr. Jackie Walters, the process couldn’t have gone smoother.

 “I just wanna say thank you sooooo much to @therealdrjackie [and] @shadinablunt for helping us bring our beautiful baby girl in the world,” Burruss wrote in an Instagram post thanking Shadina. “There are no words that can express our gratitude!”

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Everybody’s relationship with their surrogate is different but in my case I definitely feel like I gained a new friend. It was team work getting @blazetucker here. In the delivery room we were laughing, dancing, doing what we could to help Shadina through the delivery. Watch & get a good laugh at me & @therealdrjackie’s dance skills. Also if you have questions about surrogacy follow @surrogacymiracles. #DrJackie & #ShadinaBlunt have a plan to help other families who need help or guidance in that area.

A post shared by Kandi Burruss (@kandi) on Nov 25, 2019 at 6:39am PST

We also can’t get enough of the fact that Blaze is her mom’s twin! To prove it, Burruss posted a photo collage of herself as a baby morphing into adult, proving that Blaze definitely has her entire face.

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I morphed myself into @blazetucker! I can see me in her. Can you see it? The last photo is Blaze & the rest are me. #SheGetItFromHerMama

A post shared by Kandi Burruss (@kandi) on Dec 21, 2019 at 6:06am PST

Congratulations to the new parents! Scroll through the gallery to see the precious photos of Blaze bonding with her whole family.

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Welcome To The World Baby Blaze
The Real Housewives of Atlanta mogul welcomed her third child via surrogate, daughter Blaze Tucker, on Friday, November 22.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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We Are Family
Burruss thanked her surrogate Shadina Blunt for carrying their baby girl. “There are no words that can express our gratitude!” she revealed.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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Sleeping Beauty
We are literally melting at this adorable photoshoot!
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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Daddy’s Little Girl
She’s already got Daddy wrapped around her little finger.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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Sibling Love
Ace is already loving being a big brother.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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Christmas Cheer
Baby’s first Christmas was a success.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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Mom’s Twin
It’s easy to see baby Blaze gets her looks from mama.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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Grandma’s Baby
Mama Joyce can’t get enough of her new grandbaby.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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During a recent YouTube video, Burruss explained that her newborn baby girl is a diva who loves to eat. “Honestly, she’s ready for another bottle every hour on the hour. She just gulps it up and still wants more.”
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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So Much Love
Kandi also revealed that while baby Blaze didn’t receive too many Christmas gifts (because she was barely a month old) what she did get was a lot of love and attention from family members.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
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They’ve Got Her Back
With big sisters Riley and Kayla by her side, baby Blaze will always be protected and loved.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Debut Their Newborn Daughter Blaze
TOPICS:  Blaze Tucker Kandi Burruss Real Housewives of Atlanta Todd Tucker
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