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First Comes Matteo…
Nikki Bellawelcomed her first child, son Matteo Artemovich, with her fiancé,Dancing with the StarsproArtem Chigvintsevon July 31.
“The fact that he’s here — I’m just so in love and happy,” Nikkitold PEOPLE exclusively.
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…Then Comes Buddy!
Brie Bellagave birth to sonBuddy Dessert just 22 hours later on Aug. 1. She and her husband, wrestler Daniel Bryan, 39, also have a 3-year-old daughter, Birdie.
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Big Sister Duty
“[Both babies] are calm and patient,” Brietold PEOPLE. “We’re the wild ones and very feisty. Our little boys don’t have our personalities yet. Birdie does. Birdie is our mini.”
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Buddy’s Debut
05of 56Matteo’s Moment to ShineNikki shared more details about Matteo, captioning his Instagram debut, “Matteo Artemovich Chigvintsev 💙 7/31/2020 💙 7 lbs 3 oz 💙 19 3/4 in.”
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Matteo’s Moment to Shine
Nikki shared more details about Matteo, captioning his Instagram debut, “Matteo Artemovich Chigvintsev 💙 7/31/2020 💙 7 lbs 3 oz 💙 19 3/4 in.”
06of 56Snuggled UpNikki Bella, Artem Chigvintsev, and Matteo.Brian Bowen SmithNikki and her fiancé Artem are settling into parenting Matteo just fine. Nikkitold PEOPLE, “I’ve been up since 3 a.m., but this is what I’ve wanted my whole life. The fact that he’s here — I’m just so in love and happy.”
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Snuggled Up
Nikki Bella, Artem Chigvintsev, and Matteo.Brian Bowen Smith
Nikki and her fiancé Artem are settling into parenting Matteo just fine. Nikkitold PEOPLE, “I’ve been up since 3 a.m., but this is what I’ve wanted my whole life. The fact that he’s here — I’m just so in love and happy.”
07of 56Family of FourBrie, Daniel Bryan, Birdie and Buddy.Brian Bowen Smith"My husband and I were trying for seven or eight months, but then I felt in my heart it was a sign from God, like, ‘You guys are good with one,’ so we stopped trying," Brietold PEOPLEwhen she revealed her pregnancy.Now, their family is picture perfect.
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Family of Four
Brie, Daniel Bryan, Birdie and Buddy.Brian Bowen Smith
“My husband and I were trying for seven or eight months, but then I felt in my heart it was a sign from God, like, ‘You guys are good with one,’ so we stopped trying,” Brietold PEOPLEwhen she revealed her pregnancy.
Now, their family is picture perfect.
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Together Through It All
Brie and Nikki Bella with their sons.Courtesy Bella Twins
As if giving birth just 22 hours apart wasn’t enough, the Bella twins also had hospital rooms right next to each other.
Brie told PEOPLE, “We’re lucky because [our hospital rooms] were right next to each other and I was just like, ‘My sister and I have been quarantined together and we’re identical twins. Can she come in?’ They said, ‘Okay, in the middle of the night, we’ll bring her, Artem and Matteo.'”
09of 56Fam PhotoArtem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella with son Matteo.Nikki Bella/ InstagramNikki shared a sweet behind-the-scenes photo of her with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev from their PEOPLE cover shoot.
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Fam Photo
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella with son Matteo.Nikki Bella/ Instagram
Nikki shared a sweet behind-the-scenes photo of her with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev from their PEOPLE cover shoot.
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Model Mom
Nikki Bella/ Instagram
11of 56Sleepy HeadNikki Bella and son Matteo.Nikki Bella/ InstagramMatteo is just too cute during nap time!
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Sleepy Head
Nikki Bella and son Matteo.Nikki Bella/ Instagram
Matteo is just too cute during nap time!
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Daddy’s Dude
Artem Chigvintsev and son Matteo.Nikki Bella/ Instagram
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One Month of Matteo
14of 56Mama’s Boy"Me and my boy 💙," Brie Bella captioned a series of selfies with her little Buddy.
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Mama’s Boy
“Me and my boy 💙,” Brie Bella captioned a series of selfies with her little Buddy.
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The Littlest Cousin
The proud aunt and mom of two wrote alongside the sweet chat, “Can’t believe she’s not the youngest cousin anymore!!! Our sweet little Alice is 2 today!!!”
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Dada Time
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Nap Buddies
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Brie spend some quality cuddle time with her snuggle Buddy.
19of 56Sibling Play TimeBuddy spent some time with his big sister Birdie, which made their mom, Brie Bella, “sooo happy.”
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Sibling Play Time
Buddy spent some time with his big sister Birdie, which made their mom, Brie Bella, “sooo happy.”
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Buddy looked ready for the start of football season in his football onesie! “Trying to convince Buddy to be an Eagle Fan,” Brie captioned a series of photos on Instagram. “But I’m thinking he’s leaning towards the Seahawks.”
21of 56Wild Hair, Don’t Care"This face officially owns me for the rest of my life," Nikki captioned a photo of Matteo with some adorable bed head. “lol My Teo can have it all from me! His hair here is giving me full emo vibes. 🖤🥰”
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Wild Hair, Don’t Care
“This face officially owns me for the rest of my life,” Nikki captioned a photo of Matteo with some adorable bed head. “lol My Teo can have it all from me! His hair here is giving me full emo vibes. 🖤🥰”
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They’ve Got the Giggles
23of 56Sleep Training ProMatteo doesn’t look too convinced about sleep training, but his mom says he took to it faster than she expected.“Before the Sunday laughs, Mama introduced Matteo to the first day of sleep training and I got the major Yo Ma Fuggedaboutit … but once he realized it’s not so bad he was all smiles,” Nikki wrote. She added that she got her sleep training advice from her sister, Brie. Nikki gushed in a video of her son, “You’ve been doing so good, my love.“TheTotal Bellasstar wrote at the end of her post, tagging her fiancé, Matteo’s dad, Artem: “he’s SO your mini!! PS the sunlight shining right on my little man makes him look so blonde!”
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Sleep Training Pro
Matteo doesn’t look too convinced about sleep training, but his mom says he took to it faster than she expected.
“Before the Sunday laughs, Mama introduced Matteo to the first day of sleep training and I got the major Yo Ma Fuggedaboutit … but once he realized it’s not so bad he was all smiles,” Nikki wrote. She added that she got her sleep training advice from her sister, Brie. Nikki gushed in a video of her son, “You’ve been doing so good, my love.”
TheTotal Bellasstar wrote at the end of her post, tagging her fiancé, Matteo’s dad, Artem: “he’s SO your mini!! PS the sunlight shining right on my little man makes him look so blonde!”
24of 56BFFsCousins Buddy and Matteo had a cute date when they met up with their great-grandmother.“Nana visits are the absolute best!!” Nikki said.
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BFFs
Cousins Buddy and Matteo had a cute date when they met up with their great-grandmother.
“Nana visits are the absolute best!!” Nikki said.
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Moments with Nana
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2 Peas in a Pod
Nikki Bella/Instagram
The Bellas gave asneak peek at their boys’ photoshooton their Instagram Stories on Sept. 20.
“I can’t! @artemc,” Nikki wrote, tagging fiancé and currentDancing with the Starspro Artem Chigvintsev. “I birthed an angel!” the mom of one said in another sneak peek.
27of 56Birdie & the BoysNikki Bella/InstagramAlso joining in on the fun was Brie’s elder child, daughter Birdie.“Can’t forget the older sissy! My heart! It’s sooo melted!” Nikki wrote.
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Birdie & the Boys
Also joining in on the fun was Brie’s elder child, daughter Birdie.
“Can’t forget the older sissy! My heart! It’s sooo melted!” Nikki wrote.
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Family of 3
29of 56Fly Eagles Fly!Brie shared a series of too-cute photos featuring her mother Kathy cradling Matteo and Buddy, who were dressed in custom Eagles jerseys while watching the big game.
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Fly Eagles Fly!
Brie shared a series of too-cute photos featuring her mother Kathy cradling Matteo and Buddy, who were dressed in custom Eagles jerseys while watching the big game.
30of 56Matteo Says ‘Vote!‘Whether it’s in the 2020 Presidential Election or for his dad onDancing with the Stars, Matteoknows that your voice matters!
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Matteo Says ‘Vote!’
Whether it’s in the 2020 Presidential Election or for his dad onDancing with the Stars, Matteoknows that your voice matters!
31of 56Tummy TimeMatteo smiled while his mom Nikkiencouraged himduring tummy time!Proud dad Artem captioned the sweet video, “Nicole and I absolutely obsessed with little Matteo his smile melts my heart every time ❤️ so proud of@thenikkibellafor being absolutely the best mama there can be and all I can ask for I love you so so much and our little family.”
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Tummy Time
Matteo smiled while his mom Nikkiencouraged himduring tummy time!
Proud dad Artem captioned the sweet video, “Nicole and I absolutely obsessed with little Matteo his smile melts my heart every time ❤️ so proud of@thenikkibellafor being absolutely the best mama there can be and all I can ask for I love you so so much and our little family.”
32of 56Family Snuggle Time"My whole world ❤️,” Artemcaptioned a photoof the family of three snuggled up in bed together.
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Family Snuggle Time
“My whole world ❤️,” Artemcaptioned a photoof the family of three snuggled up in bed together.
33of 56The Good LifeNikki posted a few more snaps from their snuggle time, captioning the photos, “Life doesn’t get any better than this ❤️.”
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The Good Life
Nikki posted a few more snaps from their snuggle time, captioning the photos, “Life doesn’t get any better than this ❤️.”
34of 56Big Blue EyesBrie and Buddysnapped a selfiethat showed off her son’s big blue eyes. Buddy looks just like his big sister Birdie!
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Big Blue Eyes
Brie and Buddysnapped a selfiethat showed off her son’s big blue eyes. Buddy looks just like his big sister Birdie!
35of 56Fall Fun!Brie Bella and her husband Daniel Bryan went"Pumpkin Pickin’“with Buddy and Birdie.
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Fall Fun!
Brie Bella and her husband Daniel Bryan went"Pumpkin Pickin’“with Buddy and Birdie.
36of 56Sweet MomentsBrie Bellasnapped a tender photoof her sister Nikki snuggled up with Matteo. Nikki captioned the snap, “I take in every second and moment of you and with you ❤️.“The new mom added, “(thank you for capturing this Brizee 🥰 love you!)”
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Sweet Moments
Brie Bellasnapped a tender photoof her sister Nikki snuggled up with Matteo. Nikki captioned the snap, “I take in every second and moment of you and with you ❤️.”
The new mom added, “(thank you for capturing this Brizee 🥰 love you!)”
37of 56Sweet as (Pumpkin) PieMatteo looked sweet as can be during a fall-themed photo shoot.His mom Nikki captioned an adorable set of photos, “I know what he’s thinking… of course mom had to get the biggest pumpkin at the patch for me.“She revealed that she has a little helper who makes taking photos a bit easier: her niece Birdie! Nikki wrote, “He didn’t want his beanie so Bird started dancing for him and how he was watching her! Omg the cutest! She loves singing and dancing for her Teo!”
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Sweet as (Pumpkin) Pie
Matteo looked sweet as can be during a fall-themed photo shoot.
His mom Nikki captioned an adorable set of photos, “I know what he’s thinking… of course mom had to get the biggest pumpkin at the patch for me.”
She revealed that she has a little helper who makes taking photos a bit easier: her niece Birdie! Nikki wrote, “He didn’t want his beanie so Bird started dancing for him and how he was watching her! Omg the cutest! She loves singing and dancing for her Teo!”
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Zoolander Vibes
39of 56Best BudsBig sister Birdie told her brother, who she calls “Bud Bud” (we know, it’s too cute) a “little story” as mom filmed and complimented her on being “such a good sister.”
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Best Buds
Big sister Birdie told her brother, who she calls “Bud Bud” (we know, it’s too cute) a “little story” as mom filmed and complimented her on being “such a good sister.”
40of 56Too Cute"Someone wants to say Hi,” the mom of two wrote along with an adorable photo of her son Buddy.
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Too Cute
“Someone wants to say Hi,” the mom of two wrote along with an adorable photo of her son Buddy.
41of 56Little BearLittle Matteo cozied up for a selfie with his mom and was dressed up in a jacket with cute ears on the hood.
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Little Bear
Little Matteo cozied up for a selfie with his mom and was dressed up in a jacket with cute ears on the hood.
42of 56All SmilesProud mom Brie shared two new photos of her son Buddy while playing with him at home.
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All Smiles
Proud mom Brie shared two new photos of her son Buddy while playing with him at home.
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Gorgeous
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Matteo Is Growing
45of 56Smiley GuyBrie’s Buddy is a serious charmer.
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Smiley Guy
Brie’s Buddy is a serious charmer.
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Warm Embrace
47of 56#BuddyandMatteoNikki filmed a video of Buddy and Matteo playing together in a walker and captioned the photo, “My heart! My twins! Oh this little tag team already! Goodness these boys bring us so much joy!!! ❤️❤️#buddyandmatteo”
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#BuddyandMatteo
Nikki filmed a video of Buddy and Matteo playing together in a walker and captioned the photo, “My heart! My twins! Oh this little tag team already! Goodness these boys bring us so much joy!!! ❤️❤️#buddyandmatteo”
48of 56Lover BoysMatteo poses for a photo-op with his cute cousin Buddy. Nikki captioned the photo, “Our little lover boys ❤️@nicoleandbrizee#buddyandmatteo”
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Lover Boys
Matteo poses for a photo-op with his cute cousin Buddy. Nikki captioned the photo, “Our little lover boys ❤️@nicoleandbrizee#buddyandmatteo”
49of 56A Walk in the MountainsNikki and Matteo take a sunset stroll.
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A Walk in the Mountains
Nikki and Matteo take a sunset stroll.
50of 56Tree Tops"BFFs for life” Brie captioned this supremely sweet shot.
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Tree Tops
“BFFs for life” Brie captioned this supremely sweet shot.
51of 56Happy Fourth of JulyMatteo is the true star of this flag-centric photo!
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Happy Fourth of July
Matteo is the true star of this flag-centric photo!
52of 56These Two, IndeedThe cousin buddies enjoy the great outdoors while playing.
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These Two, Indeed
The cousin buddies enjoy the great outdoors while playing.
53of 56Bright EyesThose are some seriously cute cousins.
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Bright Eyes
Those are some seriously cute cousins.
54of 56Three Heads Are Better Than OneThe cousins are “finally back together” as Brie puts it.
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Three Heads Are Better Than One
The cousins are “finally back together” as Brie puts it.
55of 56He’s CoolMatteo is styling and profiling with a beanie bearing the words, “I Get It From My Mama.” Nikki captioned the photo, “I wish I was as cool as him.”
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He’s Cool
Matteo is styling and profiling with a beanie bearing the words, “I Get It From My Mama.” Nikki captioned the photo, “I wish I was as cool as him.”
56of 56Perfectly in TuneBrie (and we!) “can’t believe they are going to be 1” so soon!
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Perfectly in Tune
Brie (and we!) “can’t believe they are going to be 1” so soon!
source: people.com
