When it comes to celebrity birth announcements, they can sometimes feel like a scene from a fairy tale: flawless photos, glam squad in the delivery room, and zero mention of the not-so-glamorous realities of childbirth. But leave it to comedian Iliza Shlesinger to keep it real. She welcomed her first baby, a daughter named Riley Mae, on January 13, and her social media debut was nothing short of hilarious.
Instead of the usual perfect mom-and-baby shot, Iliza shared a candid moment of herself devouring a gigantic sandwich while donning those oh-so-fabulous mesh undies, with her little one snoozing peacefully in the background. Because let’s be honest, after giving birth, food is a top priority!
In her post, she humorously recounted, “I gave birth late at night (because that’s when I work) and there was no food available at 1:30 am. My partner, Jake, went to a vending machine and returned with chips and cookies, basically prison food. I think he paid for them in cigarettes. So this is me finally getting to eat a Bay Cities Godmother at noon the next day.” Classic!
Iliza also mentioned her choice not to share her daughter’s face, stating, “She is stunning but her face is hers to share, not mine. I’ll be processing this journey comedically, artistically, and spiritually for the rest of my life.” We can’t wait to see where that takes her!
In a more serious moment, she reflected on the birth experience, saying, “I had been dreaming of the moment they would hand her to me. I got what I came for. That perfect moment.” She expressed her admiration for all mothers, especially those who do it without epidurals and with little support.
According to reports, the 38-year-old comedian and her partner, Jake, welcomed their daughter, Riley Mae, on January 13 at 11:26 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., 9 oz., and measuring 20 inches. Along with the sandwich shot, Iliza posted adorable photos of her family, including a moment with their dog, Bella. “Bella has gone from unbothered to slightly jealous to reluctant acceptance,” she joked. “She’s still our baby, though.”
Iliza even shared a video of her thoughts during labor, humorously noting, “If men could feel this pain, they’d be a lot nicer to women.” And let’s just say, she’s not wrong!
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In summary, Iliza Shlesinger’s birth announcement is a refreshing reminder that motherhood can be both hilarious and beautiful, and she’s here for all of it. We can’t wait to hear more of her honest take on this wild journey!
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