The Truth About Teddi Mellencamp's Husband

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp might be the face of her family, but as fans of the show well know, her husband Edwin Arroyave plays just as big a part in their family's life. The couple shares three children, daughter Slate, son Cruz, and their newest addition, daughter Dove. But Teddi is also stepmom to Edwin's daughter Isabella from a previous relationship. Celebrating her 10th birthday in 2018, Teddi wrote on Instagram, "From the moment your daddy introduced me to you I knew my life was forever changed in a way I could have never imagined. I am so grateful to have gotten to know and grow with you. You are smart, kind, beautiful and talented and I can't believe you are 10 years old." Though further details about Edwin's romantic past remain hush hush, what we do know is that he's a great dad -- and a hardcore business mogul. Edwin is the CEO and Founder of Skyline Security Management. Born in Colombia, he moved to L.A. at a young age where he founded a global security business in 1999. By 2004, he went out on his own and opened Skyline, said to be the largest authorized dealer of Brinks Home Security in the United States. And in addition to heading up his own business, he plays a huge role in supporting his wife and her popular accountability company, ALL IN by Teddi. Teddi and Edwin first became a couple in 2000, with Teddi candidly recalling, "I could try to sugarcoat it, but it was a one-night stand. It was supposed to be a one-night stand! I woke up with some guy [whose name I thought] was Edward. His name is Edwin!" The couple married in Paris, in 2011, and have been going strong ever since. But Teddi is the first to admit that having a happy marriage takes a whole lot of work, revealing on her Instagram: "Marriage is not perfect, but, knowing you found the person that you are willing to fight for […] for the rest of your life when hard things happen, makes my heart feel full." The two decided to add to their already happy pairing by expanding their family with children. But it certainly wasn't an easy journey toward making that happen. Teddi has always been open about their struggles with infertility, revealing that she's actually experienced several miscarriages. She shared on Instagram in 2018, "I had multiple miscarriages before Cruz and the IVF process was very hard for me and I am not sure I can go through it again." The couple's third pregnancy with Dove happened naturally and was a pleasant surprise for the two reality TV stars. Teddi told Us Weekly, "My husband said, 'I don't want to see you going through IVF again -- that was brutal.' It was so many rounds, but this time we really weren't doing anything! I was on vacation! Just having fun with my family! It was a complete surprise. I didn't even know I was [pregnant] because I didn't have a regular cycle." According to a statement Teddi made to Bravo in July 2020, Dove must undergo surgery to correct premature joint fusion in the baby's skull, which results in a misshapen head as the brain continues to grow. Teddi says doctors tell her the success rate is very high. Still, it's an uncertain time for the parents. Teddi and Edwin posted to Instagram, "Although we are filled with nerves as neurosurgery sounds scary, we have our faith that she will be ok." Despite the medical challenges, and with four children between them, the couple continues to take it all in stride. And no matter what, it appears Edwin will continue to be Dad of the Year to his family. Teddi posted on Instagram, "Thank you for putting so many smiles on our kids faces, working so hard for our family, and being the most playful dad. You are the best tickle monster, Six Flags attending, silly dancing, top notch wrestler and chess-playing Dad I know. We love you to the moon and back." Watch the video to learn The Truth About Teddi Mellencamp's Husband! #TeddiMellencamp #EdwinArroyave