Rosie O’Donnell shares joy as son Blake O’Donnell and wife Teresa prepare for first child

Rosie O’Donnell is getting ready for another chapter in her expanding family. Her son, Blake O’Donnell, and his wife Teresa are expecting their first child together, due in March 2026. The couple’s announcement comes about a year after their wedding in August 2024.

In an Instagram post shared on September 22, 2025, Blake and Teresa revealed the good news with a sun-kissed photoshoot. Among sunflowers they hung ultrasound images and a baby onesie that reads “Baby O’Donnell March 2026.” Their caption said, “Our lives are about to get a whole lot sunnier.”

Blake O’Donnell Expecting First Baby — How Their Post Captured Hearts

Blake O’Donnell, who’s 25, married Teresa (full name Teresa Garofalow Westervelt) in August last year. Their engagement had taken place in December 2022, in a memorable proposal at a Broadway performance of Phantom of the Opera.

The announcement post struck a chord immediately. The imagery sunflowers, a sonogram, a tiny onesie is simple, sweet, unassuming. Teresa cradles her stomach in some of the photos; both are smiling, clearly joyful. These visuals paired with the caption made the news feel warm, personal, and celebratory.

Rosie responded with overflowing pride and affection. She commented with a string of red heart emojis and wrote she was “just over the moon.” Her ex-wife and mother of Blake, Kelli Carpenter, also weighed in, sharing how happy she is and assuring Blake and Teresa’s child will be “so loved! (And spoiled!)”

The public reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Part of the appeal is how grounded the post feels it’s not overly staged, it’s not hyper-glamorous, it’s just a family joy shared. And Rosie’s close-knit family, which already includes four grandchildren, seems excited to welcome another.

For one thing, this is Blake O’Donnell and Teresa’s first child together. That milestone tends to draw genuine affection and enthusiasm from people. Also, Rosie O’Donnell has spoken in recent times about shifts in her life she’s moved to Ireland with her youngest child, Clay, earlier in 2025. That physical distance hasn’t dampened the pride or involvement she shows in her older children’s lives.

Rosie’s growing brood includes Parker, Chelsea, Vivienne, and Clay, so each new family member adds to an already rich tapestry.

As Blake O’Donnell and Teresa prepare to welcome their baby in March, Rosie’s social feed is full of warmth, love, and anticipation not just from her but from fans who have followed this family journey. It’s a reminder that some news, simple and heartfelt, can feel like a light in everyday life.

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