7 Little Johnstons star Liz Johnston recently shared a series of heartwarming photos of her infant daughter, Leighton, on social media. The 21-year-old reality TV star posted a collection of images from her maternity leave on her Instagram feed, giving fans a glimpse into her life as a new mom.
The photo dump began with an adorable picture of three-month-old Leighton surrounded by stuffed bunnies. The post also included videos of the baby cooing and smiling for the camera, capturing precious moments of her early life. Leighton’s father, Brice Bolden, made an appearance in the post, shown cuddling and kissing his daughter. Liz also shared a touching photo of herself holding the newborn while she slept in a chair.
Liz captioned the post, “Officially starting back work tomorrow, the past 2 months and 19 days with our sweet baby girl has been absolutely life-changing and nothing but amazing, being a mom is the greatest blessing ever.” Brice commented on the post, praising Liz as “the best mom ever” and expressing excitement for their future as a family.
Fans have been quick to notice that Leighton seems to have inherited her mother’s dimples. The official 7 Little Johnstons Instagram page shared a photo of Leighton at the end of December, captioned “8 weeks loving you,” with red bow emojis. In the picture, Leighton looked at the camera with her bright green eyes, her hand resting on her chin, and fans couldn’t help but gush over her resemblance to Liz.
However, not all feedback has been positive. Liz faced criticism for a recent parenting decision involving her newborn daughter. Just weeks after welcoming Leighton, Liz posted a family photo on her Instagram Story, showing her, her mom, and her sisters smiling in a car while at a Christmas light show at Callaway Gardens in Georgia. Liz was seen holding her baby up to her chest while sitting in the back seat, prompting some to question why the baby wasn’t in a car seat.
Critics took to Reddit to express their concerns, with one person questioning, “No car seat?!” and another adding, “If you have a platform as big as they do, you DO NOT post a photo of a newborn in a car not in a car seat. Period.” While some defended Liz, suggesting the car may have been parked or moving slowly, others felt it was an unnecessary risk.
Before Liz announced that her daughter would be of average height, her parents, Trent and Amber Johnston, had hoped for another little person to join their family. Liz revealed that she felt a sense of relief upon discovering that Leighton would be average size, citing concerns about the respiratory issues and larger-than-normal heads often associated with dwarfism.
Liz shared that carrying Leighton was more bearable because she was petite, making the pregnancy easier. Despite her parents’ initial hopes, they were thrilled to have a happy and healthy grandchild, regardless of her height. Liz affectionately refers to her parents as Lolli and Boppa, noting how they spoil Leighton.
Looking ahead, Liz acknowledges that Leighton will eventually grow taller than her. She understands that people may be curious about how a little person can have an average-sized baby, but she emphasizes the importance of kindness and education. Liz plans to teach her daughter to handle any judgment with understanding and to educate others about their differences.
Liz’s journey as a new mom has been filled with joy and challenges, but she remains grateful for the blessing of her daughter. As she returns to work, she looks forward to the future with her family, cherishing the moments they share together.
Source: People, The US Sun
