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- Details on the newborn and the surrogacy decision
- How big brothers reacted and family moments shared
- Public reaction: celebrities and fans weigh in
- Relationship timeline and past family growth
- Mom-group drama that surfaced earlier this month
- What’s next for Trainor: tour plans and family balance
- Photos and social posts that fans responded to
Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara have quietly expanded their family: the couple announced the arrival of a third child, a daughter named Mikey Moon Trainor, born via surrogate and shared intimate photos of the newborn and the growing brood. The announcement, made on Instagram, thanks medical teams and celebrates a carefully chosen path to parenthood.
Details on the newborn and the surrogacy decision
Trainor revealed the baby’s arrival on January 20, noting the little girl was born on January 18. The pop star expressed deep gratitude to the surrogate and the medical staff who supported the process. In her post she described the surrogate as “incredible” and referred to the experience as a dream realized.
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The couple said they spent extensive time consulting with doctors and chose surrogacy as the safest option to continue growing their family. Surrogacy allowed them to welcome Mikey Moon without compromising health or future plans, the family indicated.
How big brothers reacted and family moments shared
Photos accompanying the announcement show tender moments: the new baby cradled by family and older siblings gathered around. Trainor noted that their two sons helped pick the baby’s middle name.
- Riley, the eldest, was born in February 2021.
- Barry arrived in July 2023.
- The new sister, Mikey Moon, joins the household in January 2026.
Trainor also posted an image of herself holding Mikey and wiping away tears. She described a quiet joy and said the kids are “over the moon” about a baby girl in the house.
Public reaction: celebrities and fans weigh in
Support poured in across social media. Friends and fellow performers left warm notes under the post, celebrating the family’s news.
- Jessie J wrote a heartfelt message about feeling overjoyed for the family.
- Scott Hoying, known from Dancing With the Stars collaborations, praised the baby and called the moment perfect.
- Michael Bublé offered simple blessings in the comments.
Fans were equally enthusiastic, sharing congratulatory messages and remarks on the sibling photos Trainor posted.
Relationship timeline and past family growth
Trainor and Sabara tied the knot in December 2018 after an engagement the previous year. Since then, the pair have built a family that they share with the public in stages.
- Engaged in 2017.
- Married in December 2018.
- Welcomed son Riley in February 2021.
- Welcomed son Barry in July 2023.
- Welcomed daughter Mikey Moon in January 2026.
The couple has generally been open about their life together, though they kept this surrogacy journey private until the arrival was complete.
Mom-group drama that surfaced earlier this month
Trainor’s announcement comes amid a separate wave of headlines about tension among a group of celebrity moms. On January 1, Ashley Tisdale French published an essay for The Cut describing a breakup with a “toxic mom group.” The piece prompted widespread speculation about the identities involved.
French’s piece did not name specific celebrities. Representatives for the women rumored to be involved—among them Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore—told outlets the essay did not reference those friends. Still, social media and tabloids filled in the blanks.
How Trainor and Sabara responded to the rumors
Daryl Sabara was asked about the drama in a brief outside-the-studio exchange and said there was no family drama affecting their children. He added he didn’t know the full details but hoped everyone was doing okay.
Trainor took a lighter tack on social platforms. In two TikTok posts she mocked the idea of a major feud, posting one clip that showed her pretending to type and another lip-syncing to dialogue from a popular TV trailer while captioning the second with a declaration of innocence. Those posts signaled she was handling the attention with humor.
A source later told Us Weekly that the moms “remaining in the group wish Ashley no ill will.” Insiders also said some members of the group felt any estrangement had occurred gradually.
What’s next for Trainor: tour plans and family balance
Beyond newborn life, Trainor is preparing for a return to the road. She is set to launch the Get In Girl Tour in June, a major commitment that will require balancing performance dates with family time.
In posts after the birth, Trainor said she plans to savor time with her children before stepping into the tour schedule. She also continued to share candid pictures of her kids bonding and adjusting to life with a sister.
Photos and social posts that fans responded to
The images Trainor shared included quiet hospital moments, sibling cuddles, and candid shots of mother and newborn. Her captions focused on gratitude for medical teams and the surrogate, and on the soft joy of a family expanding.
- Hospital delivery photos showed the first moments after birth.
- Sibling photos highlighted emotional reactions from Riley and Barry.
- Trainor’s captions thanked doctors, nurses, and the surrogate by name in the post.
