Life doesn’t always follow a script—and Monica Garcia is living proof of that. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum just welcomed her fifth child, and she’s beaming with gratitude.
After a year filled with heartbreak, surprises, and personal transformation, Monica is embracing her next chapter: becoming a mom again at 41.
Welcoming Baby No. 5 with Braxton Knight
On Thursday, Monica shared the exciting news with her Instagram followers: her first baby with boyfriend Braxton Knight has officially arrived!
The couple had only announced their pregnancy six weeks ago, but fans quickly rallied around the pair, especially knowing Monica’s journey included a miscarriage last year.
In a heartfelt Instagram video documenting her hospital moments, Monica reflected on the experience:
“Getting pregnant at 40 was never the plan,” she shared.
“But just like the last couple years of my life, nothing has gone to plan.”
Her message was filled with emotion, thanking both God and her body for making it through the nine-month journey safely.
“So very grateful,” she added. “I will miss this so much. Every hiccup and every kick felt.”
A Quiet Yet Beautiful Delivery Moment
While Monica didn’t outright say whether she had a boy or girl, fans noticed the pink balloons in the video—and that was enough of a hint.
The clip, set to To Our Daughter by My Best Friend Jacob, gave a sweet peek into the couple’s emotional journey as they welcomed their little one.
How Monica Shared the Baby News at Disneyland
This pregnancy journey started with a sweet and creative reveal.
Back in March, Monica opened up to People about how she surprised Braxton with the news during a Disneyland trip.
With a little help from her best friend, Koa, Monica planned the perfect reveal—embroidering “Aries Baby” on a tiny pair of infant Mickey Mouse ears.
While she distracted Braxton with churros and cotton candy, Koa got everything in place.
Monica broke the news while the couple was riding Peter Pan’s Flight, flying over Neverland. Talk about a magical moment.
Reflecting on Faith and Resilience
Through everything she’s experienced, Monica continues to focus on gratitude and resilience. Speaking to People, she said:
“I have been so blessed and been silent about all of it. I just hope someone reads this and it resonates with them… no matter what people do to you or say about you, they can never take what God has for you.”
It’s a message that’s hitting home for many who have followed her story.
A Complicated Love Story and a Fresh Start
Monica met Braxton in April 2023 during filming for the fourth season of RHOSLC.
At the time, Braxton was reportedly in another relationship.
Their connection grew quickly, despite the drama that surrounded them.
Now, just a year later, they’re raising a child together and navigating this new phase of life as a couple.
Raising Her Four Daughters as a Single Mom
Before this latest addition, Monica was already raising four daughters—Bri (19), Jaidyn (14), West (8), and Kendall (7)—on her own.
She shares the girls with her ex-husband Mike Fowler, 46, from a relationship that spanned over a decade.
Monica has sole legal and physical custody of the children, and her marriage to Fowler officially ended in 2023.
But the breakup was far from smooth.
The Painful Past That Monica Overcame
Court documents and police reports revealed a history of domestic violence in Monica’s past marriage.
In one incident, she called police in 2021, claiming her then-husband had hit her and that she was hiding in a bedroom for safety.
Officers heard someone in the background screaming for him to back away.
Later, Monica told them she was terrified of what Mike would do if she didn’t comply.
The reports included charges like domestic assault and interfering with communication—allegations that painted a very dark picture of her former home life.
Finding Light After Darkness
Despite everything she’s been through—loss, pain, and uncertainty—Monica is choosing joy.
Welcoming her new baby and rebuilding her life with Braxton is a testament to her resilience.
From reality TV drama to real-life healing, Monica Garcia’s story is one of starting over and finding hope in the most unexpected places.