Gisele Bundchen/Instagram Gisele Bündchen marked Mother's Day on Instagram by sharing the first photos of her baby son, whom she welcomed in February with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente In the post, she also opened up about why she's been "quiet" on social media since the birth She also paid tribute to her mom, Vânia Nonnenmacher, who died in January 2024 Gisele Bündchenis introducing her baby to the world — on a special day! On Sunday, May 11, the Brazilian supermodel, 44, marked Mother's Day by sharing the first photos of her new baby boy onInstagram— though she still has not revealed his name. The mom of three also acknowledged that she has been "quiet" on social media since her son's birth was revealed in February, explaining that she's been living in the moment. "I've been quiet over here but very busy living life ... Sometimes, the most beautiful moments aren't shared — they're simply lived," she began in her post, adding, "Lately, I've been embracing the slower rhythms, the real connections, the beauty in the lessons that come with being present." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Bündchen then shared several photos of herself with the new baby, the first of which featured her cradling the infant — who sported a white "I ❤️ Mom" onesie — against her chest. Gisele Bundchen/Instagram The second photo was a family affair, with the new baby held in a group embrace with Bündchen, her boyfriend — the baby's father,Joaquim Valente— and son Benjamin, 15, and daughter Vivian, 12, both of whom she shares withretired NFL quarterbackand ex-husbandTom Brady. Gisele Bundchen/Instagram In the post, Bündchen also included an emotional tribute to her own mother, Vânia Nonnenmacher,who diedin January 2024 at the age of 75. "Today, on Mother's Day, I specifically miss my mom, but my heart is full. Being a mother it's been my greatest gift, a journey that humbles me, teaches me, and fills me with gratitude every single day," the model wrote. "To all the mothers out there, your love shapes the world in ways words can't describe. I see you, I honor you. Happy mother's day! Sending so much love your way!" Gisele Bundchen/Instagram News of Bündchen'sbaby's arrivalfirst broke on Feb. 5, and was initially reported by TMZ. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. At the end of January, a source told PEOPLE thatBündchen was still planningto havea home birthand seemed the "happiest she's ever been" ahead of welcoming her son. "Gisele's doing great," the insider said at the time. "She seems the happiest she's ever been. She's truly thriving." "The baby has been a happy surprise," the source added. "Joaquimcan't wait for the babyto arrive. They are planning a home birth." Gisele Bundchen Instagram News of Bündchen's pregnancy was exclusivelyconfirmed by PEOPLEin October 2024. A source told PEOPLE at the time that Bündchen was "excited to embrace this new chapter openly." Bündchen "received many positive messages and congratulations," the insider said, adding that while the soon-to-be mother of three "wanted to keep it private for as long as she could, doing so was starting to be a challenge." Read the original article onPeople
