
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! ♡







Congratulations! That is one happy looking little family. Pure sweetness! ❤️
What a beautiful baby! And beautiful family! Happiness just exudes in all the pics! The best is yet to come. Enjoy and cherish every moment! ?
Wishing you joy, happiness and some sleep!
YES! I am SO thrilled to see your beautiful baby boy! Congrats times a million! :)
Congratulations! Welcome to the ? world, Teo. Now go rest. Ha ha! I’m a mama, too. There’s no rest until later on. ?
Congratulations- he is absolutely gorgeous!
I am very happy for all of you!! Thank you for everything you do!!
Teo is beautiful!! Enjoy every minute with him. Time passes so quickly! Love to your new family!
He is gorgeous! Congratulations to you both!!
Hi Ali, I have been following your story and oh God! I am so happy for you and pray for nothing but the best for your cute family. Cherry on top it that Teo and I share the same birth date! Congratulations honey.
Forever praying for you.
Faith. Hope. Love
He is absolutely perfect! Congratulations.