At a Glance
- Meghan Trainor welcomed daughter Mikey Moon on January 18 via surrogate.
- The singer calls the moment “surreal” after dreaming of a baby girl.
- Sons Riley, 4, and Barry, 2, are “over the moon” with their new sister.
- Why it matters: Trainor opens up about surrogacy to normalize diverse paths to parenthood.
Meghan Trainor is officially a girl mom, and the reality still feels like a dream. Two days after announcing Mikey Moon’s arrival, the 32-year-old told News Of Los Angeles that holding her daughter is everything she imagined-and more.
“It feels surreal. I’ve dreamed about this for so long, and now I’ll look at her and still can’t believe she’s real,” Trainor said. “My heart feels fuller than I ever knew it could.”
The Surrogacy Decision
Trainor and husband Daryl Sabara chose surrogacy after extensive medical consultations.
- “It wasn’t our first choice, but we had endless conversations with our doctors on this journey, and this was the safest way for us to be able to continue growing our family,” she explained.
- The couple remains deeply thankful: “We are forever grateful for that option.”
- Trainor wants to dispel stigma: “Surrogacy is just another beautiful way to build a family. It’s not something to whisper about or judge. It’s rooted in trust, science, love, and teamwork.”
Big Brothers on Duty
Riley and Barry’s excitement rivals their parents’.
- Riley takes his role seriously, even bringing Mikey’s photos to school for show-and-tell.
- Barry is “gentle and curious,” carefully observing every tiny movement.
- “Watching them bond with their sister has been one of the sweetest parts of this whole experience,” Trainor shared.
Instagram Debut
On January 20, Trainor posted a carousel introducing Mikey Moon to the world.
“Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate,” the caption began. “We are forever grateful to all the doctors, nurses, teams who made this dream possible.”
She added that Riley and Barry helped pick Mikey’s middle name and are “over the moon in love” with their new sibling.
Upcoming Album
Amid the newborn bliss, Trainor is preparing to release Toy With Me on April 24.
Key Takeaways
- Trainor’s family of five is thriving after Mikey’s January 18 birth.
- Surrogacy provided a safe route to expand the family.
- Sons Riley and Barry have embraced big-brother duties with pride.
- Trainor uses her platform to champion acceptance of all family-building journeys.
