Baby Teo

Hi friends! Just wanted to pop in briefly from maternity leave to share an update today, because there’s someone very special I’d love for you to meet…

…our sweet Teo!

Our son, Teo (pronounced the Spanish way, “tay-oh”) Elliott Martin, was born on March 16. And for those of you who have been following our story, I’m thankful to report that the epidural that we had been praying might work despite my back issues (I shared a bit about this in my last post) mercifully took hold on the very first try, which meant that both Barclay and I were able to be there together to hear Teo’s first precious cries and welcome him into the world. Goodness…what a moment.⁣⁣ ♡

After so many ups and downs this pregnancy, we’re still in awe that our little boy is finally here. He’s perfect and healthy and super-snuggly and outrageously cute…and we feel like the luckiest parents in the world. Truly can’t believe how much we love him and how sweet and natural life together as a family of three already feels. We spend a record amount of time each day just staring at him and soaking up his sweet newborn cuddles and showering his yummy cheeks with a million kisses. And we are loving this opportunity to finally learn how to be parents — even sleep-deprived, sore-in-all-the-places (hellooo, postpartum), often-hilariously-trial-and-erroring-our-way-through-each-new-day and all. This tiny little human has captured our hearts in the biggest of ways, and we are just so happy that he’s ours.

Anyway, I can’t wait to share more updates with you once I’m back from maternity leave. But in the meantime, feel free as always to follow along on Instagram for more behind the scenes updates from our lil’ newborn bubble over here. And thank you again for all of the love and prayers and encouragement you’ve been sending our way these past few weeks especially. We feel it and are sending you back so much love from Barcelona today.

Here are a few pics from these first few weeks together with Teo as a family of three! ♡

Barclay and Ali Martin at Hospital Teknon in Barcelona
Meeting our precious boy for the very first time.
Barclay, Teo and Ali Martin
Finally a family of three. ♡♡♡
Barclay Martin and Teo
My heart can hardly take seeing these two together. My boys! :)
Ali Martin and Son Teo
Morning snuggles are our favorites.
Baby Teo Martin
Is there anything cuter than baby yawns?! We’re obsessed.
Teo Meeting The Pups
Meeting the pups for the very first time. We carefully introduced them and they’re getting along great! Although tbh, they mainly just ignore him 99% of the time. ;)
Our Sweet Teo
Alright, I’m logging off to get back to gazing into these big blue eyes. :) Thanks for reading, everyone! xoxo

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362 Comments

  1. Jen says:

    Congratulations! He’s such a cutie. Thank you for sharing him with us. Enjoy your time off.

  2. Susan says:

    He’s beautiful, congratulations!

  3. Gaylin says:

    Welcome Teo! You’re adorable!!
    Congratulations !!

  4. Cathy Parlitsis says:

    Congratulations!!!!! He is so sweet and precious! I loved reading your announcement. It brought me back to the day my first was born 30 years ago! There is nothing like a new baby to remind you of everything that is right in this world!
    Best of luck and God Bless!

  5. Sue Ringsdorf says:

    Congratulations to all three of you! What a wonderful post. Thank you for sharing your sweet journey and letting us meet your sweet Teo. I feel like I know all of you, and just couldn’t be happier for you!

  6. Renee says:

    I’m so incredibly happy for you! He’s beautiful! I have followed the stories you’ve posted on your journey, & I know how happy & fulfilling this must be. If it helps any, our pediatrician said that babies sleep a little more once they get to around 12 pounds. Enjoy all the snuggles!

  7. Amy says:

    So cute and sweet! Congratulations ??!!’

  8. Jeanette says:

    Congratulations! He’s perfect!

  9. Tracey says:

    He’s beautiful! Congratulations – take all the time to enjoy the early days they are so precious ?

  10. Sara says:

    This is so lovely! Congratulations and wishing your family the best! ❤️❤️❤️