Instagram travel icons Michael Lindsay and Matthew Schueller have shared one of the most joyful updates you’ll see this year: they’re going to be dads, with their baby expected in August 2026.
The Portland-based couple announced the news in an emotional Instagram post, writing “We’re going to be DADS!” and sharing that the journey has been four years in the making — filled with hope, planning, effort, and tears of joy.
Michael and Matt aren’t just social media favorites — they’re widely recognized as travel storytellers and LGBTQ+ content creators who have spent years building a brand around adventure, community, and inclusivity. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the two met in 2014 when Michael discovered one of Matt’s early YouTube videos and reached out — a connection that led to a long-distance romance, Michael moving to Nebraska during dental school, and years of shared life experiences that would form the foundation of their work together.
Together they launched MichaelAndMatt.com — a travel blog and resource for LGBTQ+ travelers seeking dependable gay-friendly destination information around the world. Their goal has always been to document the best of gay travel experiences while making journeys feel relatable, safe, and fun for their audience.
When they’re not blogging or editing videos, Michael works as a dentist and Matt pursues freelance photography and travel writing. They’ve visited countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas — inspiring their followers with both wanderlust and real-world life stories.
The pregnancy announcement reflects that same openness and intentional living. In their post, they wrote about planning and trying “again and again” before finally seeing it happen. They described feeling overwhelmed, in disbelief, a little nervous, and ecstatic all at the same time — familiar feelings for anyone who’s ever chased a big dream.
Images shared alongside the announcement include a letterboard hinting at the secret since August, ultrasounds, and adorable tiny shoes. Another photo shows Michael and Matt kissing while holding a baby onesie that reads “coming soon” — a picture that has already become one of the sweetest queer family milestones on Instagram this year.
Comments from friends and fans flooded in instantly, with many sharing congratulations, love, and excitement for the couple’s next chapter. The post’s hashtags — like #futuredad, #pregnant, and #surrogacyjourney — reflect not just the announcement, but the deep journey behind it.
For followers who’ve watched them travel, grow together, and share life’s ups and downs online, this milestone feels both monumental and deeply personal — a celebration of queer family, commitment, and love that was worth the wait.
Congratulations, Michael & Matt — we can’t wait to meet the little one. 💖
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