Happy announcement 🤯 Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird drops bombshell about her first son with Darrin Kitchens!

Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird (née Shannon), the second daughter of reality TV star Mama June Shannon, has officially entered a new chapter of her life. The Mama June: Family Crisis star has reportedly given birth to her first child with boyfriend Darrin Kitchens, marking a major milestone following one of the most turbulent periods of her life.

Pumpkin, who is currently at the center of WE tv’s hit reality series, has not yet shared an official social media announcement, but multiple sources close to the family confirm that the baby has arrived safely.

A New Beginning After a Painful Divorce

Pumpkin finalized her divorce from Josh Efird in September 2024 after six years of marriage. The former couple shares four children together:

• Ella Grace (7)

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They currently maintain 50/50 custody.

Shortly after the split, Pumpkin began dating Darrin Kitchens, who is reportedly related to Josh Efird by marriage (not by blood). Rumors of her pregnancy surfaced months later, and now, those rumors appear to have been confirmed with the arrival of their baby.

This marks Pumpkin’s first child with Darrin and her fifth child overall.

Life Under Pressure: Fame, Finances, and Family

Pumpkin’s life has remained under public scrutiny as Mama June: Family Crisis continues to document her struggles and resilience.

In May 2025, she made headlines after being evicted from her mobile home in Georgia due to unpaid rent and utility bills. Despite financial challenges, she has continued to operate her online boutique, The Sisters’ Closet, as a primary source of income.

She has also played a key parental role beyond her own children. In 2022, Pumpkin was granted legal guardianship of her younger sister Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, removing her from Mama June’s care amid family turmoil.

A Health Transformation for the Whole Family

Both Pumpkin and Mama June have stunned fans by revealing they each lost more than 95 pounds (43 kg) through lifestyle changes. Their physical transformations have been featured heavily on the show, alongside emotional healing and family reconciliation efforts.

A Baby Born Into Complicated Circumstances

The birth comes at a time when Pumpkin’s personal life remains complex — balancing five children, a new relationship, ongoing financial stress, and a strained family history that continues to unfold on television.

Still, fans are calling the baby’s arrival a symbol of hope for Pumpkin, who has spent much of her young adulthood navigating chaos, responsibility, and heartbreak in front of the cameras.

Whether this new child will appear on Mama June: Family Crisis remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: Pumpkin’s life story just gained its most emotional chapter yet.