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NFL Player Jake Funk and the associated Hannah Ann Sluss have revealed their first child, a son named Lucas, born on November 20. The former ‘Bachelor’ contendant shared on social media an emotional video collage shot in the hospital that captured the raw events of childbirth, and their first days together as a family of three. The emotional post has been going on for some time now, but there was one moment that really stood out and captured everyone’s attention.
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The video comes across like a rollercoaster ride of feelings. It shows Hannah Ann in labor with her boyfriend Jake Funk who is looking at her in total disbelief as their child comes into the world, and then they have those first golden moments with the newborn. You can hear Hannah Ann in the background saying, “We can’t wait to look at you. God, I ate that whole pizza before I showed up. Good job! He looks just like his dad. He has his dad’s thighs. He’s a little muscle man, aren’t you?” It’s real, it’s messy, and it’s just so beautiful.
However, the involuntary main character of the birth event, the commenters said, was the face of Jake Funk during the birth itself. His wide-eyed, a bit panic-stricken, and utterly stunned expressions immediately became a meme and were very funny to the audience. One user summed up the worldwide sentiment pretty well with the view, “Men witnessing the birth of babies is my favorite animal, of course moms holding their babies for the first time tops it tho.” Another commentator mentioned the particular detail of “his twitching fingers,” which only added to the comical yet sincere atmosphere.
Nevertheless, the comments were not only targeting Jake’s meme-worthy face, but rather they were showing a lot of good wishes and warmth. One of the users, who was especially moved, commented, “Congratulations 🎈 I am bawling over here 💙.” Another said, “I cry every time I watch this!!” The new parents’ happiness was so strong that it was like a collective party for them as it could be felt everywhere.
Besides the emotional reactions, there was also a practical question. One follower, who was curious, asked about the labor experience, “How long was your labor? Did you end up getting an epidural?” Hannah Ann, who is always very close to her followers, replied promptly and explained, “Checked in Wednesday night, gave birth Thursday morning, and got discharged from the hospital Friday! 12/13 hours in labor! It was very fast!” This led to a funny and somewhat chaotic discussion, where, another user joked, “so you’re saying checking in on a Thursday night and giving birth on a Sunday isn’t normal? 🤣” It was a humorous moment that showed how people are connected to such significant life events so easily.
Another point frequently discussed in the comments was the absolute disbelief that Hannah Ann was looking so well after giving birth. Many people wrote that she had a beautiful face, one person was even quite direct when asking, “How do you look absolutely beautiful after giving birth 😱.” Another one just simply said, “My question is how do you look so good after birth.” This only attests to her grace amidst the very demanding and physically exhausting process.
Alongside this, the post also revealed a very sweet birthday coincidence when another reality TV star Lauren Luyendyk humorously remarked, “Omg wait we have the same bday??😭” which gave the event another layer of luck. Moreover, the family joined the online festivities, and probably a relative of Jake’s welcomed the baby with the words reminiscent of a club, “Welcome to the Funk Boy club Lucas!”
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To cap it all off, Hannah Ann summarized the birth of their child with, “Forever grateful for the gift God placed in our arms on 11/20. My heart will praise Him forever,” which conveyed the overall tone of the announcement. It was the expression of prevailing faith, gratitude, and love that was so intense it almost echoed among her followers. The clip was not only announcing the birth but was also a glimpse into the most incredible life transition, with a confession of pizza eating, a husband’s priceless reaction, and the quiet magic of a new family beginning to write its story. This intimate look at the new life stage of Hannah Ann Sluss and Jake Funk has certainly turned it into a celebration of the beautiful, chaotic, and fully real journey of parenthood. She had previously revealed her beautifully designed nursery, and had joyfully announced her third trimester pregnancy. Hannah Ann also loves to share seasonal recipes, and has a heartfelt strategy for gifting Hallmark ornaments.