'At 4:22pm today, I grew up': Flipping Out's Jeff Lewis and partner Gage Edward welcome daughter Monroe via surrogate 

It has been a long road to parenthood.

But Jeff Lewis and his partner Gage Edward finally met their baby girl on Tuesday, who was born via a surrogate.

Flipping Out star Jeff shared a sweet photo from the hospital a few hours after welcoming the new arrival.

'Welcome Monroe Christine Lewis': Jeff Lewis and his partner Gage Edward's baby girl was born via a surrogate on Tuesday

In the snapshot, he could be seen tenderly cradling his daughter in his arms, while planting a kiss on her head.

'At 4:22pm today, I grew up,' Jeff captioned it. 'Welcome Monroe Christine Lewis.' 

The stars of the home renovation show tried unsuccessfully to adopt a child a number of times before turning to a surrogate to help them achieve their dreams of becoming dads.

A long time coming: It has been a long road to parenthood for the Flipping Out star (pictured in July)

While Jeff is known for his grumpy ways, the 46-year-old has been unable to hide his excitement about his little girl.

The star recently shared a picture on Instagram of the stunning nursery he has designed for his baby girl.

Going for chic and functional rather than pink traditional, Jeff's design ensures he and Gage have the perfect spot to be with their child.

Just waiting on the baby: The star recently shared a picture on Instagram of the stunning nursery he has designed for his little girl

Finally there: The Flipping Out couple (pictured on the show) tried unsuccessfully to adopt a child a number of times before turning to a surrogate to help them achieve their dreams of becoming dads

Posting the picture, the designer said: 'All we need now is the baby. #40weeks #babycountdown #babywatch2016 #hurryupalready.'

The couple announced they were expecting on People earlier this year, after being left 'heartbroken and disappointed' following a number of adoption attempts.

Jeff told the magazine: 'This has been a three or four year process for us. There were so many obstacles along the way, but there's a happy ending. I can't tell you how grateful and appreciative we are.' 

It's happening: The 46-year-old designer joked on Instagram recently that it is only just sinking in that they are about to be a family 

Open book: The couple have allowed fans to follow their journey on Flipping Out and are seen here with co-stars Zoila Chavez and Jenni Pulos

 

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