Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are A-listers of the celebrity world and a power couple that most of us love and hate with equal measure. Their way of scaling the ladder may be questionable, but we have to admit, it is only those who are willing to get down and dirty that really make it. From being a celebrity stylist to hiring her own stylist, Kim Kardashian has been the servant, the girl with a raunchy video and now, a mumpreneur and a star in her family reality show with a yearly income that is much more than most of us will ever make in our entire lifetime.

Even with all these obligations under her belt, Kim Kardashian is a mother of three children, North West, Saint West and Chicago West. Her third child Chicago was born via a surrogate after it emerged that Kim could not carry another child. The little girl, who was born on January 15th, 2018, has an interesting life ahead of her, not to mention a golden spoon in her mouth. Coming after her famous sister North West, whose life has been glitz and glamour, Chicago comes with her own set of interesting facts and she is set to earn more.

In the meantime, here are 15 fascinating things we finally know about Chicago West (and 5 about the surrogate).

20 She Was Named After Kanye's Native City

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are known for their unique baby names. To some ears, the names are largely unheard of and when Chicago West was born, we were not surprised to hear her name as we all expected a unique name. Chicago's name came from the pride Kanye West takes in his native home.

According to The Talko, “Chicago was actually Kim’s idea and Kanye West, of course, loved it right off the bat. Kim wanted to recognize Kanye’s roots and do something cute, fun and unique. Most of all, Kim knew the name would make Kanye really happy."

19  She Was Carried Via Surrogate

Surrogacy is an expensive affair and most of us cannot afford it, but for those who are having problems carrying their own babies, this is a very good idea. Surrogacy was largely unheard of in certain quarters, but Kim popularized the concept and most women now would consider it if they could afford it.

Kim has had two successful natural pregnancies. North Saint West. Her third daughter Chicago was born via a surrogate. In yesteryears, having someone carry your child and even adoption was shrouded in stigma. But these days, having a surrogate carry a baby carries no shame in it and it is one way to fight infertility.

18 Kim Can No Longer Get Pregnant

Kim suffered from placenta accreta with her two children North and Saint. This condition is characterized by the growth of the placenta too deep into the uterus such that it is difficult to separate it after the baby is born. She told People, “After giving birth, your placenta is supposed to come out. But mine was stuck. That’s what women usually die from in childbirth — you hemorrhage and bleed to death and they can’t stop it.”

After every pregnancy, a woman who suffers from this condition gets scarring in the uterus and in extreme cases, it may lead to holes in the uterus and subsequent infertility. Mothers who go on to get pregnant may also not be able to carry the baby to term.

17 Chicago Was Kept Under The Radar

The Kardashians attract the media like bees and their every move is monitored and documented, with or without their permission. Being celebrities, keeping the babies safe can be daunting and it seems Kim is paranoid after she was robbed in a Paris Hotel.

Stardom comes with a very high price and paparazzi are always hounding celebrities in a bid to get that one perfect photo of them. Kim and Kanye did not release photos of their baby girl and only one official photo of Chicago is available. Her birth certificate can be viewed online though, as it was leaked by someone.

16 And So Was The Surrogacy

The Kardashian family is rooted in traditional values that dictate how they interact as a family and this is why Kim would rather keep Chicago’s birth story a secret from her. Children tend to misinterpret everything, especially in their teenage years and Kim may be afraid that Chicago may feel as if she is an outsider or that there is no motherly bond between her and her mother.

For this reason, Kim has requested her family to keep the secret until she can personally divulge it to her daughter when she can understand what the concept of surrogacy is.

15 Chicago's Nickname Is “Shy"

With such a unique name one would expect her nickname to be just as unique and adorable and Kim does not disappoint. Her daughter's nickname is ‘ Shy.' That is a cute name for a girl and whether it sticks for years to come remains to be seen but for now, the name suits the little girl to a tee as she gives the impression of an adorable, shy little girl.

Going through her Instagram photos, Kim seems to be propagating the image of the name with photos of ‘Shy’ wearing bunny ears. Kim has managed to make her kids names the topic of many debates and it appears that even her nicknames for them will fuel debate for years to come.

14 Kylie Jenner Was Rumored To Be Kim's Surrogate

Kylie got pregnant at a fairly young age with most people skeptical that this could be a choice she would make. This is the reason that most people speculated that she was Kim's surrogate, especially since Kim had not disclosed who her surrogate was.

With the two pregnancies being close together, it seemed probable that Kim may have chosen to have her sister carry her baby for her, thus keeping it all in the family. Khloe got pregnant shortly after and the rumors swirled because there had been no hint of a man in her life. The rumors were laid to rest though after Kim revealed her surrogate to the world. 

13 Stormi Overshadowed Chicago's Birth

Kim loves the limelight and she thrives on leaking cute photos of her children and family to the media. She seems to be a little cautious about leaking her daughter's photos this time around and photos of Chicago in the media are few and far between. For now, Kim seems to have given way to Kylie's daughter.

Kylie, who had shown a lot of refrains, staying away from the limelight. She even managed to keep her pregnancy bump hidden from the media until the last minute. She seems to have gotten over her media aversion and is not shy about sharing her daughter’s adorable moments.

12 Chicago Appeared In Kylie Jenner's Pregnancy Video

The Kardashian family makes a living out of the family unit and they have perfected the art. One thing is certain though, this family has some strong ties that have withstood the test of time and they seem to truly adore their little ones.

Being a family that is multiplying fast, it is no wonder that Kylie got the baby bug at such a young age. The sisters do not settle for just one child and Kylie may follow suit. Chicago was born two weeks before Stormi and she appears on Kylie’s pregnancy announcement video, which is quite adorable.

11 Chicago's Clothes Are Custom Made

Custom made fashion is something most of us will never get to enjoy, but for a baby that is barely a year old, Chicago is already enjoying her own custom made clothes. Being a Kardashian, Chicago is keeping her fashion sense with designers like Heron Preston, who works for Yeezy, working to ensure that she has the best-looking custom made togs.

Preston promises they will be something special, having made clothes for the other Kardashian children a tradition he promises to continue. Custom making clothes for a baby is so Kimye and it is something we are probably going to see with the Kardashian sisters.

10 Her Middle Name Was A Secret (Until Now)

The Kimye power couple does not believe in middle names, a trend that is as unique as their babies names. For the longest time, we thought that the two girls and one boy did not have middle names because their parents are too posh to give them one. The trio spotted only two names, North West, Saint West and Chicago West.

According to Harper’s Bazaar, Chicago did not have a middle name according to her birth certificate that was leaked on social media for all to see, but it now appears that she has one. ‘Noel,’ which she shares with her mother.

9 She Takes After North And Saint

Celebrity children come with unique names that sound like something one needs to patent. Beyoncé’s daughter is named Blue Ivy, Gwyneth Paltrow found the apple of her eye in her new daughter and she named her as such. Kim has not been left behind, giving her daughter a compass name, her son has been branded a saint and now her daughter is named after a city.

This family is made of brand names and any greeting card they send sounds more like a song. Whatever your opinion of them, they have managed to find something to keep us talking for many years to come.

8 The Surrogate Had No Idea She Was Carrying A Kimye

Surrogacy, it has emerged, comes with very good rules meant to protect the people involved in the surrogacy deal. The parents of the baby can choose to remain anonymous. Kim informed her fans that at the beginning of the pregnancy, the surrogate had no idea that she was carrying a Kimye.

"She didn’t know at the beginning. She didn’t know. You could do it totally anonymously. You could go that route. And I just felt like, whoever is carrying my baby, what if they weren’t a fan of me or my husband?" I guess that is the price one pays for being a celebrity.

7 Chicago's Name Blew Up Twitter

The Kardashian fans expected Kim to give her daughter a unique name, but no one expected it to be Chicago unique. Being celebrities, whatever this family does tends to make the world blink and in this case, Twitter exploded with varying opinions on the choice of name for the girl.

We were just beginning to get used to the names North and Saint before she pulled Chicago out of her hat. We have to admit though, this couple seems to have a talent for keeping themselves relevant and on the lips of everyone. We are now waiting to hear them announce they want a fourth child whom they will name Tacoma.

6 Chicago Is A Capricorn

This little girl is a Capricorn and according to Astrology, hers is a sign of responsibility and time. Capricorns are serious and they have a strong sense of independence, which gives them the power to be the best and to make it further than most people aspire to.

Kim’s daughter, according to the zodiac, will most likely be the leader of the family and she will learn from her own mistakes, achieving much more than any member of her family. In a family of very strong women, additional strength is bound to make this little girl a force to reckon with.

5 The Surrogate’s Name Is La'Reina Haynes

Kim's surrogate avoids the limelight and it seems that she had an agreement to keep her life out of the limelight, seeing as not much about her is out there in the public domain. We do however know that her name is La'Reina Haynes after she appeared on an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians with her face hidden to maintain her privacy.

While most people would have tried to get their sixty minutes after carrying such a famous baby, Kim's surrogate considers her job a very important and natural calling and did not try to take advantage of the fact that she carried the Kimye's child.

4 La'Reina Is A Mom Herself

We don't know much about surrogacy, but it is just logical that if someone is planning to have someone else have your child, one should choose a mother who has done it before. A mother who has been there before does not come with as much risk of getting too attached to the baby. After all, she does have her own and has probably gone through too many diaper changes to want another.

Kim’s surrogate is a mother of two boys, which means she has experience taking care of her own health and that of the unborn child. Her take on surrogacy was also a winner as she told Chris Jenner as reported in Vogue, “I'm so proud of doing it in general. Like, with all the women who do have pregnancy issues, that put so much trust in people like me. It's amazing. It's already a big deal.”

3 This Isn't Her First Rodeo

It has emerged that this is a business for La'Reina and she has been a surrogate before, which elevates her to the spot of a true professional. Even though surrogacy is emotional and unique, and solely depends on the parties involved. It still remains a business and it is good to know that the woman carrying your child knows the rules of the game and that she will treat the transaction as exactly what it is without forming unwanted bonds. After all, once the baby is delivered, the surrogate is expected to go her way and severe ties with the baby.

She said, “I know what my job is in all of it. It makes me feel important because I'm like, 'Wow, I did something so good.' This is beautiful. I would do this again a thousand more times.”

2 La'Reina Was Paid 68,850

So how much does it cost to carry someone’s baby for nine months and to endure all those side effects that make most of us swear that we never again want to go there? What would compensate for nausea, the groin pain, the extreme fatigue, lack of sleep, not to mention the grueling labor?

When Kim first brought this subject to light, we were all curious to know what price tag she would attach to it and we now know that to bring Chicago into the world, La Reina Haynes was paid $68,850. Rather disappointing if you ask us, considering she was carrying a future heir to the Kimye fortune.

1 She Delivered The Baby Naturally

Kim disclosed to the rest of her family, as well as her audience, on an episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians that her surrogate La'Reina would deliver her baby naturally. Opting for a c-section does not mean that a woman is less of a woman or that it is the easiest option.

There are times when having a C-section is the only option that a woman has. Most women prefer to have a natural birth as it is touted to come with some benefits that a C-Section does not offer, such as increased immunity for the baby due to the exposure it gets as it is pushed into the world.

References: Thetalko, Astrology-zodiac-signs, Harpersbazaar, People, Vogue