Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell Welcome Baby Daughter Tove via Surrogate
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Lily Collins and her husband Charlie McDowell have been enjoying their new role as parents to their baby daughter Tove, who was born via surrogate in January. The couple, who tied the knot in September 2021, shared the news of their baby's arrival on social media, with Collins writing "Welcome to the center of our world Tove Jane McDowell" in a joint Instagram announcement. McDowell also shared a photo of himself holding their baby daughter, with the caption "Doesn't get much better than this". The new parents have been sharing sweet moments from their journey to parenthood, including a video of Collins singing along to Genesis' song "I Can't Dance" with Tove, and a photo of McDowell changing the baby's diaper.
McDowell has also been responding to criticism about their decision to use a surrogate, writing on Instagram "It's OK to not be an expert on surrogacy" and "It's OK to not know why someone might need a surrogate to have a child". He added that it's okay to not know the motivations of a surrogate, and that people should spend less time spewing hateful words, especially when it comes to a beautiful baby girl who has brought love into people's lives. The couple has been expressing their gratitude for their incredible surrogate and everyone who helped them along the way, saying "Words will never express our endless gratitude" and "We love you to the moon and back again".
The Emily in Paris actress has been giving fans a glimpse into her "mom mode", sharing photos and videos of herself with Tove, including a sweet moment where she was playing with her daughter while singing along to music. McDowell has also been embracing "dad mode", sharing a photo of himself sitting in a chair and playing with Tove days after her birth. Collins replied to the photo with "Love you so much", showing the love and affection between the new parents. The couple has been enjoying their first few months of parenthood, with Collins saying "I truly can't imagine feeling more love" on her first Valentine's Day as a mom.
Here are some of the key moments from Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell's journey to parenthood:
- January 2025: The couple welcomes their baby daughter Tove via surrogate
- January 2025: McDowell responds to criticism about their decision to use a surrogate, saying it's okay to not be an expert on surrogacy
- February 2025: Collins shares a video of herself singing along to Genesis' song "I Can't Dance" with Tove
- February 2025: McDowell shares a photo of himself holding Tove, with the caption "Doesn't get much better than this"
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell's relationship has been a whirlwind romance, with the couple tying the knot in September 2021. They have been sharing their love and affection for each other on social media, and their baby daughter Tove has brought them even closer together. As they navigate their new role as parents, they continue to express their love and gratitude for their family, and fans can't get enough of their sweet moments together.
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