Candace Cameron Bure has officially entered a whole new chapter after her son Lev Bure and his wife, Elliott, welcomed their first child weeks ago. But when the family finally broke its silence, there was far more to the story than a joyful birth announcement.The new parents waited until their tiny newborn was safely home before sharing the news, revealing intimate photos and heartbreaking details about the difficult weeks that followed his premature arrival.And when Lev and Elliott finally introduced their child to the world, his gender and distinctive name immediately caught fans’ attention — while the extraordinary story of his first weeks prompted an outpouring of love from relatives, friends, and followers.

Candace is officially a first-time grandmother after Lev and Elliott welcomed their baby on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The couple kept the deeply personal news private until Sunday, September 27.In an Instagram post, Elliott finally shared the first glimpse of their newborn — and revealed what the family had endured during the weeks between his arrival and his introduction to the world.Their first child is a boy. And the couple chose a name for their son that immediately stood out among the flood of congratulations: Bond Leo Bure.Elliott opened her announcement with “Welcome baby boy!!!!” before revealing Bond’s full name and his August 4 birth date. But behind the joyous introduction was a frightening reason the family had spent more than a month in the hospital.