"Natalie Bouader Shook came into this world Saturday, March 23 [2013], at 5 p.m. sharp, weighing in at 6 pounds 12 ounces, length 20.5 inches, with big brown eyes and a full head of hair," the couple said. "She's already made her parents proud."

''Being a woman who is trying to parent, be in a relationship and manage a career is still a work in progress, but it's working for me at the current time, and I am enjoying it more than I ever thought possible -- quite frankly, I've never been so fulfilled.''

"When you see this guy going to all the doctor's appointments with you, and you tell him you're feeling a certain way, and two minutes later he's looked it up on the internet to tell you that it's normal, you realize that you're really starting a family with somebody," Appleby gushed to Us. "There's no way to look at that person and not be more in love."

“It’s the greatest thing ever! I think I’ve finally settled into myself. I love being a mom, I love having a partner, and having a real home. I feel like I’ve worked for this for a long time and it’s incredibly sweet.”