After Losing Their First Baby, They Finally Got This Miracle News…
For Haley and MonDarius Black—best known online through their “Beefing with the Blacks” content—parenthood didn’t arrive on an easy road. It came after heartbreak, medical trauma, and months of uncertainty.
This week, the influencer couple shared the news they’d been praying for: they welcomed their first baby, a daughter named Leilani Noel Black, born January 6.
A long road back to hope
Their joy is especially meaningful because the couple previously experienced a traumatic ectopic pregnancy in 2024. Haley has spoken about how serious it became—her fallopian tube ruptured, and doctors had to remove a significant portion of the tube.
After that loss, trying again wasn’t simple. Haley later learned more about the extent of the surgery, which added to the emotional and medical weight they were carrying while hoping to conceive.
Then came a surprise: just before a fertility-related appointment, Haley realized her period was late—and the test was positive. A subsequent ultrasound confirmed the pregnancy, turning what had felt like a long season of grief into something that finally looked like a new beginning.
“It feels surreal”
In their interview with PEOPLE, Haley described the moment as surreal—like something she had wanted for so long that it almost didn’t feel real once it finally happened.
Their daughter, Leilani, arrived after a long labor, and both parents shared how becoming a family has intensified their motivation and gratitude.
Why this story is resonating
A lot of people recognize the emotional whiplash of hope after loss—especially when the loss is early and often misunderstood by others. Haley has talked about how important it is to validate that grief and to give people space to process it honestly.
Now, their story is landing with audiences for the simplest reason: it’s a reminder that “after” can still happen.
Congratulations to the Blacks and welcome to the world, baby Leilani.