Designers Nate Berkus And Jeremiah Brent Are Now Legit Daddies, Welcome Baby Girl
Newlyweds Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent are showing off their new baby daughter, Poppy Brent-Berkus, for the first time in an interview with People magazine.
The celebrity designers were married in 2013 and welcomed Poppy, their first child, by way of surrogate on March 23. "I've always wanted to be a parent. I had hoped that I would have this chance, but I didn't want to do it on my own," said Berkus.
"Until recently, we didn't think it was possible," said Brent. "But we're fortunate to be legally married and things just fell into place. We're really thankful."
Berkus, 43, and Brent, 30, were married in 2013 after one year of dating and in February 2014, modeled for Banana Republic in a campaign featuring real life couples.
Despite staying busy with their respective design firms, the couple say they've never been more ready to be fathers:
"Our paternal instincts kicked in almost instantly," [Berkus] tells People. "She came out with her eyes open, looking around like she had been waiting for us."
Settled into their new roles, the guys are giddy with excitement over Poppy.
"I’m chewing on her knee caps when I’m changing diapers," says Berkus with a laugh. "Both of my grandmothers used to say, ‘I want to take a bite out of you.’ And I would think, ‘These crazy ladies! That is so gross.’ And now I get it."
Jokes Brent, "I find myself wanting to take bites out of her face or lick her like The Lion King."
Said Berkus: "I never thought I would be so excited to be 10 inches away from a filthy diaper as I am. I live by her diaper schedule."
"It's funny how quickly things just fall into place," Brent added.
Congrats, guys!
