Tim Tebow and wife Demi-Leigh expecting first child together 5 years after marriage: 'So over the moon’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tim Tebow and his wife, former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow, are ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in their lives!
The 37-year-old retired NFL star and his wife announced that they're expecting their first baby together exclusively to People on Tuesday, January 14. The couple, who met in 2018 and tied the knot in 2020, also shared the joyous news with their followers in a heartfelt Instagram post.
As they approach their fifth wedding anniversary on January 20, Tim and Demi-Leigh are thrilled to be expanding their family and expressed their excitement and love for each other during this special time.
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This comes after the former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson announced on Sunday that she is expecting twins with her boyfriend, musician Zion Foster.
Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow are over the moon to be embarking on the journey of parenthood
During their interview with People, an overjoyed Demi-Leigh Tebow expressed, "We are just so excited and so over the moon to be having a baby together."
The retired quarterback, reflecting on the experience, said he feels "honored for the privilege of getting the responsibility and the joy of being mom and dad" as they prepare to embark on the journey of parenthood.
Demi-Leigh also expressed her gratitude, saying, "I'm so grateful because I just couldn't imagine a better life partner to do life with first and foremost."
At 16 weeks pregnant, she shared how thrilled she is about the idea of raising a child together, stating, "I'm so grateful that Tim is my husband... that we get to do parenting together." While the reality of fatherhood hasn't fully set in for Tim, he admitted, "But when I'm with her and I see the belly growing, then it just becomes so real."
"Every time I say, 'Tim's going to be a dad!' it feels so surreal," Demi-Leigh added.
Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow gush over each other as they announce pregnancy
The soon-to-be parents shared sweet words about each other, discussing why they believed they’d make a great mother and father. Tim Tebow was the first to speak about his wife, Leigh, saying, "[She] is going to be a fierce defender and protector."
He went on to describe her as someone "extremely loyal and loving," adding, "Demi is someone that is extremely determined. When she sets her mind to something, she goes all the way in — and I know that she will do that as a mom, too."
Demi-Leigh, in turn, shared how Tim's grace and character will make him a great father. She explained, "Our Savior gave us the ultimate amount of grace, and I see Tim live that out as a walking example every single day... that is something that will be so instrumental."
She also praised him for his thoughtfulness, saying, "Tim is one of the most thoughtful people. He is literally one of the best gift-givers I have ever met. I just think that he's one of the wisest people I have met — and I know that's a bold statement to make, but I truly believe it. Just in the way that he approaches every single day."
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Though she faced fatigue during her first trimester, which "wasn't super fun," Demi-Leigh said she’s feeling better now and reflected, "The amount of tiredness that you feel is just unfathomable." "I have loved being pregnant... I have gained the absolute just new respect for moms, especially moms that are working," the model added.
Sharing how the news of the pregnancy shifted his perspective, Tim said, "It's just amazing how it also reprioritizes and changes what you put an emphasis on and what you value most. News like that just supersedes the level of importance and the level of joy that you have. It's just so cool."
Fans shower Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow with blessings as they announce pregnancy
After their interview with People was published, the couple shared a heartwarming video on Instagram, capturing beautiful moments of them sharing kisses and walking hand-in-hand through a lush green field.
The video, set to JJ Heller's 'I Get to Be the One', was captioned, "Baby Tebow." The post quickly gained over 326,000 likes and countless well-wishes from their fans.
One shared, "😍😍😍I knew this would be happening soon! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍," and another wrote, "Can’t wait to see baby Tebow 😍."
"DEMI! Screaming excited for y’all! Congratulations! What a blessing 🤍," an excited fan wrote. "Oh my goodness 😭😭😭😭 this child is so blessed 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️ congratulations ❤️❤️❤️," another comment read.
"I was just talking about hoping this was coming this year 😭😭😭❤️," an individual said. "OMG guys, I am SO incredibly happy for you both! What a blessing! I can't wait to meet baby Tebow and shower you all with love. Sending you the biggest hugs!" a fan gushed.
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