Big Brother’s Dan Gheesling and Wife Chelsea Welcome a

One of the best players to ever step foot into the Big Brother house is now ready to become the best possible father.

E! News can exclusively confirm Dan Gheesling and his wife Chelsea Gheesling welcomed their first child into the world.

Chelsea gave birth to a baby boy named Desmond Daniel Gheesling on Sunday morning at 12:41 a.m. local time. He weighed in at 6 pounds, 2 ounces and the whole gang is doing great.

Just a couple of weeks before the baby’s arrival, Dan couldn’t help but share his excitement at what was to come in his growing family.

“I think the best word is excitement and at the same time, I’m just doing my best to be a supportive responsible husband because what my wife is undertaking is a pretty big physical challenge,” he shared with E! News. “I definitely have a newfound respect for any new mom that goes through that because it’s tough.”

The reality star and football coach added, “When we see the baby’s face for the first time, that’s going to be a really unique, once-in-a lifetime experience.”

Throughout their journey to parenthood, Dan and Chelsea agreed that they didn’t want to find out the sex of their baby. Instead, they looked at it as “one of life’s last surprises.”

They also agreed to support whatever their child ends up being interested in—even if it’s completely different from what mom and dad have done thus far in life.

“Whatever your child is drawn to—whether it’s music or sports or technology or whatever they’re drawn to—it’s our job to foster whatever they want to do,” he explained. “If my son or daughter want to do something that’s a 180 from what I want to do, I will be really supportive of that.”

As the happy couple gears up for diaper changes, sleepless nights and of course plenty of milestones, both Dan and Chelsea are grateful for the support they have received.

Whether it’s from friends, fans or co-stars including Memphis Garrett and Britney Haynes, Dan has felt the love.

“Chelsea and I are very excited to welcome a baby into the world and there’s been a lot of support,” Dan shared with us in between working on his YouTube channel. “We really appreciate it and feel blessed over the whole experience.”

Congratulations to the couple on their big news!