FOR many parents, revealing their name choice for a newborn is an exciting moment.
According to a body language expert, Teen Mom star Kailyn Lowry has taken a different path after her twins were separated following a difficult birth.
Kailyn Lowry looks like an emotional octopus in the aftermath of the birth of her twins, said an expertCredit: Instagram/kaillowry
Judi James told The U.S. Sun that Kailyn’s ritual of placing a bow on her girl’s head was symbolicCredit: Instagram/kaillowry
Former MTV reality star Kailyn, 31, gave birth to twins in November, only 35 weeks into her pregnancy.
This came a year after the birth of her fifth child, Rio, who she shares with boyfriend Elijah Scott, 25.
So far, little is known about Kailyn’s baby boy and her baby girl – or their names.
As reported by The U.S. Sun, Kailyn confirmed her baby news in January.
Kailyn only referred to the twins as Baby A, for her son, and Baby B, for her daughter.
Meanwhile, she shared photos of her post-baby body and new outfits on Instagram.
Body language expert Judi James suggested Kailyn has been “under pressure.”
She said the former reality star struggled as a “multi-bonder” in her family.
On Saturday, Kailyn shared a video in the NICU. She cradled her daughter and placed a pink bow on her head.
“A glimpse of our NICU journey,” she captioned the post.
“Feel for this girl. Never had a real family of her own. But made one herself,” a fan said about the clip.
“Those babies have a great mama. I’m so happy to see that you blew through all the obstacles in life,” wrote another.
“Kailyn looks like an emotional octopus in the aftermath of the birth of her twins,” James told The U.S. Sun.
“The touching ritual of placing a bow on her girl’s head and removing the NICU blanket to replace it with one from home is symbolic.
“She shared an experience with the camera, making her followers see the bonding.
“This was also about the difficult process she has been juggling since.
“Kailyn has felt under the most pressure to bond with her twins.
“Her delay in disclosing their names is about firming the family bonds first.
“What could come across as a cynical move, to tease her fans, is emotional maturity.
“She prioritized family above social media for the first time.”
Kailyn and her partner Elijah Scott showed intense body language signals after the birth as well, said an expertCredit: Instagram/kaillowry
In another clip, Kailyn discussed the difficult birth of the babies with Elijah during her podcast, Barely Famous
When their twins arrived five weeks early, they were separated.
“Kailyn has wrapped every family member up to ensure they all bonded under her strength and love first,” said James.
“When she spoke to Elijah on her podcast, Kailyn was open about her experience with the twins.
“She showed a capacity to try to be a multi-bonder and carer.
“She has been juggling a lot so the name release would come last.”
Kailyn gave birth to Rio in November 2022 whom she also shares with ElijahCredit: Instagram/ Kailyn Lowry
James suggested the mom of seven held back on the newborn’s names because they spent weeks apart.
“Kailyn used the word ‘bonding,’ meaning she feels responsible for helping to create bonds between her other children and the new twins,” she said.
The delay in the names surrounds this almost unique experience of having to separate twins for a long time after their birth
Judi James
“Kailyn feels responsible for herself and Elijah but is thoughtful about the twins, who had to spend time separated.
“There was a lot of separation going on here, so it is hardly surprising she has not released their names.
“The delay in the names surrounds this almost unique experience of having to separate twins for a long time after their birth.”
Teen Mom Kailyn is fire-fighting daily with her growing family, said a body language expertCredit: instagram/kaillowry
James claimed her five other children’s names were also relevant.
Kailyn is mom to Isaac, 14, with her ex, Jo Rivera.
She has a son, Lincoln, 10, with her ex-husband, Javi Marroquin, and sons, Lux, 6, and Creed, 3, with her ex, Chris Lopez.
“She has given her other children powerful names: Creed, Lux, Lincoln, and Isaac,” said James.
“Kailyn might have wanted to hold back on picking an equally strong name for her son and daughter.
“Kailyn might have planned twin names for her babies, but wanted to wait until she had them both home and safe.
“She might even have wanted her children to feel part of the naming process, to get to know them gradually.”
Kailyn joined Teen Mom 2 after appearing in MTV’s 16 and Pregnant (seen here with Jade Cline, Leah Messer, Ashley Jones and Briana DeJesus)Credit: MTV
Kailyn started her reality career in 2010 on MTV’s hit show 16 & Pregnant, before joining Teen Mom 2.
After leaving the franchise in 2022, Kailyn’s social media work continued documenting her relationship’s ups and downs.
The influencer started dating her current boyfriend, Elijah, in 2022.
Kailyn is estranged from her mother, Suzie.
She is also not on good terms with her father, Raymond, who split from her mom when she was young.
Despite her challenges, Kailyn’s podcasting efforts have seen success.
She has launched three shows: Coffee Convos, Barely Famous, and Baby Mamas No Drama.
Kailyn has felt under the most pressure to bond with the twins she shares with Elijah, said an expertCredit: Instagram/kaillowry
“Elijah and Kailyn have emotional moments in the Barely Famous podcast,” added James.
“They both show intense body language signals after the birth as well.
“This suggested they might have just started discussing their feelings together for the first time.
Kailyn gives the impression of being tougher and more resilient than she felt in the NICU
Judi James
“This podcast creates the feeling of watching a couple’s therapy, where the audience takes the therapist’s place.
“Within that, many things in their lives would come under the heading of fire-fighting daily.
“They have seven young children to look after, as well as Kailyn’s media career
“He might be good at bottling things up, so his disclosures could be important for her to hear.
“They show how they have a lot to work through after the birth, which means the name release may come later.
“Kailyn gives the impression of being tougher and more resilient than she felt in the NICU.
Kailyn’s twins were separated for weeks after the birth and she has yet to reveal their namesCredit: Instagram/KailynLowry
“Whereas Elijah barely moves his mouth to speak at some points.
“She wants him to open up, but she performs a cut-off ritual as he does.
“Kailyn touched her eye to hide her face with her hand and acted distracted.
“She also goes to her fall-back response to let out a loud laugh, suggesting she has felt pressure to be strong and resilient.
“Her phrase, ‘I cried but you didn’t cry back’ sounds especially telling.
“It is as though in terms of her needs in the relationship and as they move through this time together, it is difficult for Kailyn.”
Kailyn started her reality TV career in 2010 on 16 and PregnantCredit: MTV
Kailyn is already a mom to five kids: Creed, Lux, Lincoln, Rio, and IsaacCredit: MTV