Former collegiate athlete Riley Gaines and her husband, Louis Barker, welcomed their first baby. Baby Margot arrived on September 29, and she announced her birth on Instagram on October 2. “There’s nothing that could’ve prepared me for a love like this. God has blessed us beyond belief. Welcome to the world, sweet Margot,” Riley wrote alongside a pair of photos featuring the new family of three. Dad Charlie was all smiles as he looked down at his two best girls. Riley and Louis married in May 2022, following a relationship that dates back to 2019. The pair met while swimming for the University of Kentucky. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Riley Gaines Barker (@rileygbarker) Riley Gaines Looked Forward To The Birth Of Her Baby Girl Riley Gaines chronicled her pregnancy on Instagram, sharing her excitement about becoming a mother. Just days before Margot’s birth, Riley shared a sweet message for her daughter. “One day we’ll show our daughter these photos and explain that, despite how happy we look, our lives weren’t yet complete,” she wrote on Instagram. “We’re ready for you, baby girl.” Following Riley Gaines’ baby announcement, family friends and fans shared congratulations and well-wishes with the new mom and dad. “Oh my whole soul!!!! This baby girl is so beyond blessed with the best parents,” a fan shared. “I’m so happy for you guys!!! Congrats! “Congratulations!! Isn’t it absolutely amazing to experience love at first sight with your baby? Nothing compares to it! God bless you and your beautiful little one,” another person wrote. “awwwwwwwwwww my heart just bursted,” a fan agreed. “Congrats Riley !!!!! what a blessed baby girl!” This person thinks Riley Gaines’ baby gets her good looks from her momma. “She’s absolutely beautiful just like her mama. Congratulations,” they wrote. This story’s featured image is by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images. The post Riley Gaines Welcomes Her First Baby Girl With Sweet Instagram Post appeared first on InspireMore.