7-May-2009
Written by: Kelcey Bridges
Backstreet Boy, Howie Dorough welcomes a baby boy. Backstreet Boy, Howie Dorough welcomes a baby boy. Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough welcomes a baby boy.
It’s a Backstreet Boy for Howie Dorough and wife Leigh. The couple's son, James Hoke Dorough came into the world on May 6, at 2:30 p.m. The baby was not due until June, but decided to make his grand debut a little early weighing in at 4.5 lbs. and 16 1/4” inches long. James’ middle name will honor Howie’s father who passed away from brain and lung cancer last year.
According to a statement released on the Backstreet Boys website,
“Both Mommy and baby are doing great and Howie D is an ecstatic new daddy. They’d like to thank everyone for their well wishes!!”
Baby James is number three in the tradition of little boy Backstreet babies. Fellow band mate Brian Littrell has a son Baylee, 6, and former band mate Kevin Richardson also has a son, Mason, 22 months.
Currently the Backstreet Boys are recording their seventh studio album, slated for release later this year.
Source: Celebrity Cafe
5.08.2009
Backstreet's Howie Dorough and Wife Leigh Welcome Baby Boy
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Howie Dorough is now a father!
The Backstreet Boy and his wife, Leigh, welcomed a baby boy Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles, a rep for the pair confirmed to People.
The couple's first child, James Hoke Dorough, was born at 2:30 p.m. He weighed in at 4½ pounds and measured 16¼ inches, the magazine said.
Dorough met his future wife in 2000 when she was hired on to manage his band's official Web site. They were married on Dec. 8, 2007.
Dorough and his wife, both 35, announced the pregnancy in January.
"I know she's going to be a great mother," he told People when announcing the news. "If she can take care of me, the biggest baby in the entire world, I think she's going to be okay with the little one coming along."
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough Welcomes First Child
Singer Howie Dorough and his wife Leigh, both 35, became first-time parents yesterday afternooon with the birth of their son, James Hoke Dorough, PEOPLE.com reports.
According to the article, the couple announced the pregnancy in January and said they were hoping for a boy who could carry on the family name.
James was born healthy, despite arriving about a month early. He weighed 4 1/2 pounds and measured 16 1/4 inches at birth.
Both Dorough and his fellow Backstreet Boys announced the news on Twitter.
Source: Breaking Tweets
According to the article, the couple announced the pregnancy in January and said they were hoping for a boy who could carry on the family name.
James was born healthy, despite arriving about a month early. He weighed 4 1/2 pounds and measured 16 1/4 inches at birth.
Both Dorough and his fellow Backstreet Boys announced the news on Twitter.
Source: Breaking Tweets
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough Welcomes a Son
There's a new Backstreet Boy: Singer Howie Dorough and his wife Leigh, a real-estate broker, became first-time parents on Wednesday.
James Hoke Dorough was born at 2:30 p.m. on May 6 in Los Angeles, weighing 4½ lbs. and measuring 16¼ inches.
Although the couple wasn't expecting James until June, he was born healthy, a rep for the couple confirms.
The baby's middle name is a tribute to Backstreet Boy Dorough's late father Hoke, who passed away in June 2008 following a battle with brain and lung cancer.
The new parents, both 35, announced the pregnancy in January. At the time, they were not planning to find out the baby's gender but said Howie's family was hoping for a boy because there wasn't a male to carry on the family name.
"I think everybody would love a boy," Dorough told PEOPLE at the time. "We're just hoping for a healthy baby."
"I know she's going to be a great mother," the father-to-be added. "If she can take care of me, the biggest baby in the entire world, I think she's going to be okay with the little one coming along."
Added Leigh: "I think he's going to be more hands-on than anyone expects. He's someone who will get up in the night and change diapers. He's such a partner of mine."
Source: People.Com
James Hoke Dorough was born at 2:30 p.m. on May 6 in Los Angeles, weighing 4½ lbs. and measuring 16¼ inches.
Although the couple wasn't expecting James until June, he was born healthy, a rep for the couple confirms.
The baby's middle name is a tribute to Backstreet Boy Dorough's late father Hoke, who passed away in June 2008 following a battle with brain and lung cancer.
The new parents, both 35, announced the pregnancy in January. At the time, they were not planning to find out the baby's gender but said Howie's family was hoping for a boy because there wasn't a male to carry on the family name.
"I think everybody would love a boy," Dorough told PEOPLE at the time. "We're just hoping for a healthy baby."
"I know she's going to be a great mother," the father-to-be added. "If she can take care of me, the biggest baby in the entire world, I think she's going to be okay with the little one coming along."
Added Leigh: "I think he's going to be more hands-on than anyone expects. He's someone who will get up in the night and change diapers. He's such a partner of mine."
Source: People.Com
Howie Dorough Welcomes Son James Hoke
It’s a boy for Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough and wife Leigh! James Hoke Dorough wasn’t due until June, but arrived at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6th. Weighing in at 4.5 lbs. and 16 ¼″ inches long, James’ middle name is in honor of Howie’s father Hoke, who passed away last year after a battle with brain and lung cancer.
According to a statement on the Backstreet Boys’ site,
“Both Mommy and baby are doing great and Howie D is an ecstatic new daddy. They’d like to thank everyone for their well wishes!!”
Howie and Leigh announced the pregnancy in January. Although the couple chose a delivery surprise, Howie’s family was open about their wish for a boy, since there wasn’t a male to carry on the family name. “I think everybody would love a boy,” Howie said at the time. “We’re just hoping for a healthy baby.”
Source: Backstreet Boys
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