Teddi Mellencamp shares sweet photos with her new daughter Dove a week after giving birth

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She welcomed her third child with her husband Edwin Arroyave just a week ago. 

And Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave is taking her followers through her postpartum. 

On Monday, the 38-year-old Real Housewives star shared sweet photos of her family with their newest addition, Dove, and gave fans a look at her first outdoor walk since giving birth. 

A week old: Teddi Mellencamp shared a series of sweet photos of members of her family with her newborn daughter on Monday

In a series of photos, Teddi, Eddie’s, and their children daughter Slate, seven, and son Cruz, five, — and Eddie’s daughter from a previous marriage, Isabella, all cuddled up to newborn baby Dove.

She captioned it with a quote from Winnie the Pooh writing: “‘How do you spell love?” said Piglet. “You don’t spell it, you feel it.” said Pooh. #dovelove.’

With her baby on her chest, Teddi looked fresh face, with no makeup on for the selfie. 

Daddy's girl: She captioned the photos of her husband Eddie, daughter Slate, son Cruz and step-daughter Isabella with a quote from Winnie the Pooh writing: "'How do you spell love?" said Piglet. "You don’t spell it, you feel it." said Pooh. #dovelove,'

Daddy’s girl: She captioned the photos of her husband Eddie, daughter Slate, son Cruz and step-daughter Isabella with a quote from Winnie the Pooh writing: “‘How do you spell love?” said Piglet. “You don’t spell it, you feel it.” said Pooh. #dovelove,’

Routine: And on Monday she shared a video of sleeping Dove and explained that the newborn 'eats and 5 [a.m.] and sleeps until 7:30/8 [a.m.],' giving Teddi the chance to 'hang with the big kids in the morning before school'

Routine: And on Monday she shared a video of sleeping Dove and explained that the newborn ‘eats and 5 [a.m.] and sleeps until 7:30/8 [a.m.],’ giving Teddi the chance to ‘hang with the big kids in the morning before school’ 

Real look: Though she didn't hesitate to keep it real, following up the routine with a selfie of her, with the baby sleeping nearby, showing her hair looking messy and a bit of makeup smeared under her eye

As good as it gets: 'Let's keep it real, we may have a schedule down in the morning, but this is my current appearance,' she said 'As good as it's gonna get'

Real look: Though she didn’t hesitate to keep it real, following up the routine with a selfie of her, with the baby sleeping nearby, showing her hair looking messy and a bit of makeup smeared under her eye 

Since welcoming her third child, Teddi has been updating her 818k followers wih everything from her postpartum body to the baby’s schedule. 

And on Monday she shared a video of sleeping Dove and explained that the newborn ‘eats and 5 [a.m.] and sleeps until 7:30/8 [a.m.],’ giving Teddi the chance to ‘hang with the big kids in the morning before school.’

The mom of three said she is ‘loving our morning routine.’

Our first outing: While rubbing baby Dove's face she spoke in a soft tone to her daughter: 'Dove, I have some exciting news, the doctor told mommy she can go on a walk today outside, and your pediatrician said you can come with me, I just have to keep you covered'

Our first outing: While rubbing baby Dove’s face she spoke in a soft tone to her daughter: ‘Dove, I have some exciting news, the doctor told mommy she can go on a walk today outside, and your pediatrician said you can come with me, I just have to keep you covered’

First one: 'I'm really excited I was approved to go on a flat walk today...For the first time since having baby Dove,' the reality TV star said directly to the camera

For me not everyone: Adding: 'Anything I share on here is my personal journey, what works for me, what works with my doctors, it's not for everybody. I'm just sharing my life as it happens'

First one: ‘I’m really excited I was approved to go on a flat walk today…For the first time since having baby Dove,’ the reality TV star said directly to the camera

Though she didn’t hesitate to keep it real, following up the routine with a selfie of her, with the baby sleeping nearby, showing her hair looking messy and a bit of makeup smeared under her eye. 

‘Let’s keep it real, we may have a schedule down in the morning, but this is my current appearance,’ she said ‘As good as it’s gonna get.’

Though with the struggles having a newborn could bring, she made sure to find the brightside. 

Compressed: She even shared a mirror selfie saying 'Compression panties on and we are ready to go'

Compressed: She even shared a mirror selfie saying ‘Compression panties on and we are ready to go’

Rollin: She shared a video to Chamillionaire of her and Dove's walk

Rollin: She shared a video to Chamillionaire of her and Dove’s walk 

Explaining in video, Teddi said Monday was the first day she was cleared for a a walk. 

While rubbing baby Dove’s face she spoke in a soft tone to her daughter: ‘Dove, I have some exciting news, the doctor told mommy she can go  on a walk today outside, and your pediatrician said you can come with me, I just have to keep you covered.’ 

‘I’m really excited I was approved to go on a flat walk today…For the first time since having baby Dove,’ the reality TV star said directly to the camera. 

Big sis: Teddi's daughter Slate was curled up with Dove on her chest

Big sis: Teddi’s daughter Slate was curled up with Dove on her chest

Adding: ‘Anything I share on here is my personal journey, what works for me, what works with my doctors, it’s not for everybody. I’m just sharing my life as it happens.’

Though she was clear that what works for her may not work for everyone. 

Saying: ‘Trust your doctors, trust your gut instincts, trust whatever it may be in regards to you and your loved ones.’ 

She even shared a mirror selfie saying ‘Compression panties on and we are ready to go.’

Bigger sis: Oldest sister Isabella held her youngest sibling

Bigger sis: Oldest sister Isabella held her youngest sibling

Big bro: Teddi shared a sweet snap of cruz and Dove

Big bro: Teddi shared a sweet snap of cruz and Dove

It’s not the first time she got real with her Instagram followers. Three days after welcoming Dove she gave a candid description of the ‘roller coaster’ of emotions and whirlwind few days she’s had in the hospital.

The Bravo star also shared a photo of her postpartum body as she switched from ‘mesh mom diaper’ to compression panties.

Firstly Teddi revealed she is feeling very much in love with her baby girl, as she began her Instagram post: ‘It is unbelievable, unconditional love. It is an incredibly powerful bond that Dove and I share. 

‘It is tears of joy watching Edwin light up when he’s with her. It is bursting with pride watching my older kids gently, lovingly & eagerly jump into their new found big sibling roles.’ 

Recovery: Three days after giving birth Teddi showed off her postpartum body in raw form

Recovery: Three days after giving birth Teddi showed off her postpartum body in raw form

Teddi and husband Edwin Arroyave also have a daughter Slate, seven and son Cruz, five. Edwin also has daughter Isabella, 11, from a previous relationship.

The daughter of musician John Mellencamp went on to describe her recovery and got candid about the changes to her body after the trauma of labor.

‘It is humbling, to say the least – switching from the mesh “mom diaper” with ice from the hospital to high waisted compression panties at home.’ she wrote. 

‘It is drinking way too much prune juice with crushed ice because you are anxiously awaiting the first post-baby [poop emoji]. It is embracing and loving this body of mine. It is lots of laughs when Cruz asks why my stomach hasn’t deflated.’

Getting real: Teddi went into detail describing how her life looks on day three, including her roller coaster of emotions and switching to 'compression panties'

Getting real: Teddi went into detail describing how her life looks on day three, including her roller coaster of emotions and switching to ‘compression panties’