Teddi Mellencamp Celebrates Daughter’s Birthday After Brain Tumor Surgery
After some pretty heavy health battles, Teddi Mellencamp is finally back on social media, posting a heartfelt birthday tribute to her daughter Dove, who just turned 5. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, 43, has been on the mend after undergoing surgery earlier this month to remove two tumors from her brain. Yeah, you read that right—two tumors! Talk about a serious medical rollercoaster.
In her touching Instagram post, Teddi gushed about her little “miracle baby,” sharing photos that capture their mother-daughter bond. She reminisced, “Hard to believe it’s been 5 years since you made our lives better and brighter,” adding a sprinkle of love with, “But no matter how grown you get, you’ll always be My Baby Dovey ❤️.” For those who might not know, Mellencamp has dubbed Dove her miracle baby because she was conceived after some tough infertility struggles with her older kids, Slate and Cruz.
Dove is no stranger to health issues herself; she was diagnosed with lambdoid craniosynostosis, a rare skull condition, and had to endure surgery back in 2020. Teddi can’t hold back her admiration for her daughter’s strength, calling her “a boss” and praising her fierce spirit. Meanwhile, her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave shared adorable candid moments from Dove’s birthday celebrations on his Instagram, complete with cakes, donuts, and family love. Sadly, Teddi missed the party as she’s still in recovery, but thankfully, Edwin assured fans that her surgery “went well.”
Prior to her operation, Teddi had opened up about her struggles with severe headaches, which led to a CT scan and MRI that revealed the tumors. Talk about a whirlwind month! While she’s recovering, we can only hope for a speedy return to health for both mother and daughter. For anyone looking to stay updated on this inspiring family, keep an eye on social media—Teddi is expected to share more along the way. Here’s wishing her a smooth recovery and many more birthdays to celebrate with her little “Dovey”!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Mayo Clinic, Instagram (Edwin Arroyave)
