“7 Little Johnstons”' Liz Johnston Welcomes First Baby: 'The Wait Is Finally Over!' (Exclusive)

Johnston and Bolden's first baby comes after the couple has enjoyed four years together

<p>Liz Johnston/TLC</p> Liz Johnston and Brice Bolden with newborn daughter Leighton Drew

Liz Johnston/TLC

Liz Johnston and Brice Bolden with newborn daughter Leighton Drew

Liz Johnston is embarking on a new adventure: motherhood!

The 7 Little Johnstons star, 21, has welcomed her first baby with partner Brice Bolden, a rep for the couple confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.

Daughter Leighton Drew Bolden was born on Friday, Nov. 3, weighing 5 lbs., 9 oz. the couple shares.

"The wait is finally over! We’re excited to introduce our baby to the world," the couple tells PEOPLE.

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<p>Liz Johnston/TLC</p> Liz Johnston and Brice Bolden's baby girl, Leighton Drew

Liz Johnston/TLC

Liz Johnston and Brice Bolden's baby girl, Leighton Drew

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The couple first shared their exciting baby news with PEOPLE exclusively in September.

Johnston and Bolden posed for a sweet pregnancy announcement photo, which featured the couple standing with their arms around each other in front of a sign with a sonogram picture that read, "Baby Coming Nov 2023."

<p>Liz Johnston/TLC</p>

Liz Johnston/TLC

"Welcoming our newest addition this fall, we couldn't be more excited for Baby Bolden to arrive!" they told PEOPLE.

On his Instagram page, Bolden has shared many updates about his relationship with Johnston, including a few festive autumn photos from last October. The couple posed together in the photos with a dog, with Bolden writing in the caption, "My life 🥰."

<p>Amazing Grace Photography, Sandy Dilbeck</p> Liz Johnston and Brice Bolden announce pregnancy

Amazing Grace Photography, Sandy Dilbeck

Liz Johnston and Brice Bolden announce pregnancy

In December, Johnston shared a few group family photos, writing, "Merry Christmas Eve🎄❤️," in her caption.

For her 21st birthday this past year, Johnston posted a carousel of photos from her party at a ranch. Wearing a shirt jacket and black pants, she wrote "21st Hoedown," in celebration of her special day.

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