Celebrity power couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have embraced a joyous moment as they welcome their fourth child into their loving family.
Teigen took to Instagram to share the heartwarming news that their newborn son, Wren Alexander Stephens, arrived just minutes before midnight on June 19.
The couple's journey to expand their family through surrogacy has been marked by resilience, love, and the pursuit of their dreams.
Dream Come True Through Surrogacy
According to People, after experiencing the devastating loss of their baby, Jack, at 20 weeks of pregnancy in 2020, Teigen and Legend found solace in their shared desire to have a large family.
Teigen candidly revealed her lifelong dream of having four children, a vision she has cherished since her childhood days of cradling glow worms and cabbage patch dolls.
However, following the loss of Jack, Teigen believed that carrying any more babies on her own would be a challenge.
Motivated by their unwavering love and determination, Teigen and Legend embarked on a surrogacy journey in 2021, seeking the assistance of two tandem surrogates to carry their third and fourth children.
This decision not only showcased their unyielding hope but also highlighted the profound support they received from loved ones who wished to spare them from further pain and loss.
During the course of their surrogacy journey, Teigen experienced a significant shift in her perspective.
According to USA Today, she emerged from a therapy session with a newfound determination to attempt carrying a child one more time.
This change of heart led Teigen to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) once again, resulting in the birth of baby Esti Maxine Stephens earlier this year.
Simultaneously, Teigen and Legend were blessed to meet Alexandra, a remarkable and compassionate surrogate who instantly felt like the perfect match for their family.
The road to expanding their family was not without its challenges. The first embryo transfer with Alexandra did not succeed, but the couple's hope endured.
Together, they persisted, and as Teigen's own pregnancy progressed towards the safe zone, they received the joyous news that Alexandra was pregnant with their little boy.
A Change of Heart and Miracles
The couple joyfully celebrated this milestone by sharing meals, watching television shows, and blending their families over the past year.
And on that magical night of June 19th, as per NBC News, Chrissy Teigen had the privilege of witnessing the birth of her son, Wren Alexander Stephens, delivered by their surrogate Alexandra-a moment filled with pure love, joy, and unwavering strength.
Teigen expressed her profound gratitude in the heartfelt Instagram post, alongside adorable photos of their new bundle of joy. In her message, she acknowledged that their hearts and home were officially full while paying tribute to the angelic presence of Jack and the everlasting bond between Wren and their surrogate, Alexandra.
The arrival of Wren completes their family of six, just five months after the birth of Esti. Teigen, known for her candid and humorous personality, addressed online accusations of using a surrogate in a series of visual responses.
She shared intimate shots of herself after her cesarean section, sarcastically highlighting the "extremely realistic 'moon bump.'"
The couple's journey has been marked by a mix of excitement, resilience, and appreciation for both vaginal and surgical birth experiences.
As Chrissy Teigen and John Legend continue to celebrate the arrival of their precious son, Wren, their journey serves as an inspiring testament to the power of hope, resilience, and the boundless love that drives families forward.
