Heather Rae El Moussa Reveals What She Loves 'About Being A Mom To A Newborn'

Heather Rae El Moussa is basking in the euphoria of being a first-time mom!

Since the "Selling Sunset" star welcomed her first child, Tristan, with her husband, Tarek El Moussa, in January, she has been sharing glimpses of her life as a new mom on social media, including heartwarming moments with her beautiful baby boy.

In a recent post, the television personality uploaded heartwarming pictures of her little one, from when she held him in her arms at his birth in the hospital to his first day in the pool.

In the caption, she began by writing, "POV: you have a front-row seat to the best view in the whole wide world 👼🏻." She explained that being a mother to a newborn had given her a deeper appreciation for life's little moments. 

Heather, who was already a stepmom to her husband's children, Taylor and Brayden, said that raising a baby was a different experience altogether. She noted that it forced her to slow down and savor simple pleasures that she may have taken for granted.

The actress added that she was thoroughly enjoying every second of it before concluding, "My days used to be so go go go and so glam, but I'm enjoying the more down-to-earth moments recently- And I just still can't believe he's ours 🤍 balance." 

In the comments, she received an outpouring of love and support from her fans, who encouraged her to savor every moment with her newborn son. One user commented, "Honestly, just enjoy every single moment…!!! The days fly by way too fast…" while another wrote, "The best feeling! 🥰 ." 

Many also complimented her natural motherly instincts, with one user writing, "You look like such a natural 😍," and another saying, "Being a new mom looks good on you, Heather!" Some followers also admired the bond between the entrepreneur and her son, with one user noting, "Tristan's lucky 🍀 to have a Mommy like you! You're a natural, Heather." 

It has not all been rosy for the 35-year-old, who has always stayed transparent about her experiences, like when she revealed what she considered a personal failure. Per The Blast, one of the challenges she faced was exhaustion.

In an Instagram story, the model shared a photo of milk bottles and a breast milk pump sitting on a table. In a heart-wrenching caption, she explained the meaning behind the image. She wrote alongside the photo, "New tired mom Fail…. Pumped in the middle of the night and forgot to put the milk in the fridge. 5 ounces gone."

Another moment was when she disclosed how emotional it was to leave Tristan for the first time. She shared her vulnerability with her followers, acknowledging that being a new mom could be exhausting and that "mommyhood takes a lot out of you."

She admitted crying the first time she had to be away from her newborn son because her whole world revolved around him, and it was difficult to focus on anything else. 

In conclusion to her heartfelt post, she shared her deep affection for the newborn stage, emphasizing that she would not change a thing. She also acknowledged that things would eventually get easier, and she would slowly but surely feel like herself again, taking it one step at a time. 

The couple recently celebrated their first Easter with their three-month-old baby, Tristan Jay. They made the most of the long weekend, enjoying multiple activities with their adorable bundle of joy, as shared on their social media. 

As reported by The Blast, they spent it in a green-colored swimming pool. Heather shared adorable photos of their little boy sporting a green wide-brimmed hat and blue swimming trunks. 

Tarek coordinated with his son, sporting blue shorts while she wore a stylish brown one-piece swimsuit that accentuated her curves. She also wore a visor hat to shield her face from the sun, while both parents opted for dark sunglasses to complete their poolside look. 

As they smiled radiantly at the camera while holding their precious baby, the proud mama gushed in the caption, "Tristan's first dip in the pool, and he's our little swimmer boy. A lot of firsts happening this past week! First time in a new environment, first Easter, first time in the pool, and he's doing so good. He's such a chill, happy baby boy."