At a Glance
- Haley and MonDarius Black, the couple behind @beefingwiththeblacks, welcomed daughter Leilani Noel Black on January 6 at 7:41 a.m.
- The pregnancy followed a traumatic 2024 ectopic pregnancy that ruptured Haley’s fallopian tube and left her with half the normal chance of conceiving
- The couple discovered the surprise pregnancy just one week before a scheduled fertility consultation
- Why it matters: Their journey from loss to parenthood highlights both medical miracles and the emotional toll of pregnancy loss
Haley and MonDarius Black have officially joined the parenting club. The social-media stars behind the popular account @beefingwiththeblacks welcomed their first child, daughter Leilani Noel Black, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 7:41 a.m., sharing the news and first photos exclusively with News Of Losangeles.
The newborn arrived weighing 8 lbs., 2 oz. and measuring 20½ inches long after a two-day labor that left Haley describing the moment as “surreal.”
“Honestly, it feels surreal. I’ve been looking at Money for the last two days, and I’m like, ‘Look. Our daughter is on my hips right now. Can you believe she’s here?'” she told Ethan R. Coleman. “It’s something that you crave for so long… now that she’s here, it almost feels like I’m in a dream.”
MonDarius echoed the amazement, saying the birth intensifies his drive to achieve the goals they’ve prayed for: “It’s like there’s even more of a push to want to do things that we’ve been talking about and praying for.”
From Heartbreak to Hope
The path to parenthood proved anything but easy. In 2024 the couple endured a traumatic ectopic pregnancy that became life-threatening when Haley’s fallopian tube ruptured. During her six-week check-up after the loss, doctors informed her they had removed more of her right tube than expected because the pregnancy had caused extensive damage. Still, physicians assured the couple they could conceive naturally.
A year of trying followed. When pregnancy didn’t happen, Haley scheduled an April 2025 appointment with her OB-GYN after experiencing “excrushing pain.” That visit delivered sobering news: the previous surgeon had completely removed her right tube, cutting her odds of conceiving by 50 percent.
“That’s the reason why pregnancy had been so difficult for us,” she explained, adding she hadn’t realized the surgeon also removed her ovary. “At that point, I was very discouraged.”
Armed with this information, Haley booked a fertility consultation-only to discover less than a week before the appointment that her period was late. A home test showed a clear positive result.
“I’m calling, trying to change my doctor’s appointment. I’m like, ‘I just need y’all to tell me this is real,'” she recalled. A vaginal ultrasound at four weeks confirmed the pregnancy, revealing an extra layer of meaning: the baby had been conceived from the right ovary, the same side affected by the earlier trauma.
Speaking Through Grief
Following the 2024 loss, Haley transformed pain into purpose, using her platform to create a safe space for women grieving babies they never met. She criticized societal conditioning that minimizes early-pregnancy loss.
“It’s so crazy how society has conditioned so many women to believe that because so many women go through this, it’s not something to talk about,” she said. “It should be okay to feel this way… this is still a heavy grief that some people carry.”
MonDarius credited prayer for keeping him grounded, while Haley praised her husband’s unwavering optimism during their darkest moments.
“I dipped into a place that I just never anticipated going. It was dark, and it was depressing for a while,” she admitted. “The thing that carried me… had everything to do with how optimistic you were the entire time.”
Looking Ahead
Now focused on the future, the couple cherishes every moment with Leilani. Haley expressed excitement about watching the father-daughter bond develop, calling it “an integral part of a little girl growing up.”
“One thing I’ve always said when it comes to Money is I know he will be a great father,” she added.
She’s equally eager to forge a positive mother-daughter relationship, aiming to break negative stereotypes surrounding those dynamics.
MonDarius anticipates discovering his daughter’s unique personality: “I’m just ready to see what… type of person she is, how she reacts to certain things, what type of character she has.”
The new parents plan to support whatever path Leilani chooses. “I could honestly care less if she wants to be like either us,” MonDarius said. “I’m just ready to see how she is as a person.”
Key Takeaways
- Haley and MonDarius Black welcomed daughter Leilani after overcoming a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and fertility challenges
- The surprise pregnancy occurred just days before a scheduled fertility consultation, defying medical odds
- The couple used their platform to advocate for open conversations around pregnancy loss and grief
