Nico Tortorella and Bethany C. Meyers welcome first child
Nico Tortorella, actor and star of Younger, has welcomed their first child with partner Bethany C. Meyers. The couple, who announced their pregnancy in August 2022, celebrated the arrival of their baby on March 5th. Bethany took to social media and wrote, “Our long-awaited baby made her entrance to the world on March 5th.” She then revealed their daughter’s name as Kilmer Dove Meyers Tortorella, explaining the name was inspired by her grandfather’s last name, her mother’s maiden name, and the turtle dove’s association with their infertility journey.
Significance of the number 39 and their home birth
The couple has shared the significance of the number 39 throughout their journey, as they were married on March 9th and their baby was due the same date. They also found the number in the address of their baby shower location. When Kilmer was born, Bethany shared that she was 39 weeks + 3 days pregnant and was born at 9:39 pm. Prior to the birth, the couple had expressed a desire for a homebirth in a tent, which Nico helped create in their home. Bethany described their birth experience as “beautiful, intense, raw, emotional, fast, safe and healthy.”
The couple has been open about their struggles with conceiving their first child, including a miscarriage after nearly two years of trying. Bethany shared a message of support for others struggling with infertility, relaying their gratitude for their “gift” and the love they feel for their new baby.