Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard, known for their presence on TikTok and as hosts of the “Give It To Me Straight Podcast,” have announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Lucy Grey. The couple shared the news on Instagram on September 11.
“Our hardest chapter brought us the sweetest beginning,” they wrote in their post. “Welcome home, Lucy Grey.”
Madison explained to People that both she and Bouffard had grandmothers named Lucy, which influenced their choice for their daughter’s name. “It’s Jon’s grandma and my great-grandma — we both had grandmas with this same name and we just both loved it,” Madison said. “I’m actually so excited to announce her name when she is born.”
In one Instagram photo, Madison is seen wearing a necklace with two “L” charms—one representing her newborn daughter and another in memory of Leo, the baby boy she lost in 2024. Author Kandi Steiner commented under the post: “The necklace. Just another stranger on the internet but I love this so much for y’all and I’m excited to be here for the next chapter!”
Other images posted by the couple show them holding their daughter, along with a picture of their dog meeting the new family member.
The name Lucy has Latin roots meaning “light” and was among the top 100 girl names in the early 1900s before its popularity declined later in that century. However, according to Social Security Administration data, Lucy returned to the top 100 in 2010 and reached its highest ranking at number 34 in 2024.
Lucy’s birth comes after Madison experienced pregnancy loss more than a year ago. The couple initially announced they were expecting in March 2024; Bouffard described his reaction as being “completely shocked and immediately thrilled.” Madison added: “I had imagined how that moment could feel so many times before, but nothing can prepare you for the emotion of knowing you have a baby on the way and life is about to change.”
Three months after announcing their pregnancy, they shared news of losing their son Leo Grey at 26 weeks gestation. In an Instagram post from June 2024, they wrote: “There are no words that can truly capture the depth of this pain. Nothing can prepare you for this. Our hearts will never be the same.” They also stated: “I had the privilege of carrying you for 26 weeks, and we will carry you in our hearts for a lifetime. Until we meet again, Leo Grey.”
Their daughter is considered a rainbow baby—a term defined by the American Pregnancy Association as a healthy baby born after losing another due to miscarriage or infant loss (https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-loss/rainbow-baby-meaning-12145/). After sharing news of her second pregnancy last July, Madison discussed her anxiety about trying again following loss: “After you’ve experienced loss, the second time you see a positive pregnancy test, you are kind of struck with a wave of fear and unknown because it didn’t work out the first time,” she told People. She continued: “So why would I think that it’s going to work out this time?”
Lucy was born shortly after National Rainbow Baby Day on August 22 (https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-loss/rainbow-baby-meaning-12145/).
