Amber and Matt Barnett Welcome Their Baby Girl
Amber and Matt Barnett, renowned from the first season of Netflix’s Love is Blind, joyfully shared the news of their new daughter’s arrival via Instagram on April 6, 2025. Their pregnancy was initially revealed during an episode of The Love Seat podcast, hosted by fellow Love is Blind alums Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton, on October 8, 2024. Notably, Amber and Matt exchanged vows alongside Lauren and Cameron during the show’s inaugural season.
The Heartwarming Announcement
The couple each took to their Instagram accounts to express their excitement over their daughter’s birth. In his heartfelt post, Matt proudly declared himself a “girl dad,”accompanied by an adorable image capturing a tender moment of him holding their newborn’s tiny feet.
“Promoted from daddy to dad #girldad,”he stated in the caption.
Amber, in contrast, showcased an intimate photo highlighting the connection between the couple and their baby, with their hands gently cradling her as she rested on Amber’s chest. In her equally moving caption, Amber confirmed the birth and expressed her disbelief at the reality of parenthood.
“Baby Barnett has arrived and is more perfect than anything I could’ve dreamed. If you hadn’t guessed yet, Baby B is a She and I literally still can’t believe the hospital let us take her home and that she is actually ours,”Amber shared.
Amber further conveyed that both the baby and Matt filled her heart with joy, expressing her desire for this feeling to persist indefinitely.
Celebrating Milestones Leading Up to the Birth
The journey to parenthood for Amber and Matt began with the announcement of their baby’s impending arrival during a podcast episode on October 8, 2024. They have since taken fans along on their adventure on social media.
In January, Amber showcased a delightful moment celebrating their “baby’s first snowday”on Instagram, further highlighting the couple’s growing excitement for their new family member.
The couple also celebrated a baby shower in early February, gathering with their Love is Blind co-stars, including Lauren and Cameron. Social media was abuzz with playful moments from the event, including a friendly game of beer pong.
In November 2024, they treated fans to a creative gender reveal. The video captured Amber playfully targeting Matt with an exploding baseball, leading to a reveal of their baby’s gender. Keeping some elements under wraps, the images were shared in black and white, honoring their wish for secrecy among close family and friends.
Community Celebration and Continued Love
Following the joyous birth announcement, both Amber and Matt took to Instagram once more to share their happiness, prompting an outpouring of congratulatory messages from friends, fans, and fellow Love is Blind participants.
Cameron Hamilton complimented Matt’s touching post, expressing his admiration for the imagery. He also conveyed eagerness to meet the couple’s new addition, while Lauren Speed showered Amber with affectionate congratulations, endearingly referring to her newborn as her “lil neicey Pooh.”
Amber and Matt Barnett stand out as one of the few couples who have maintained their relationship since the show’s debut season. With the series currently in its eighth season and available for streaming, their story continues to resonate with audiences.