Michelle Kwan, Olympic Medalist Welcomes 2nd Baby Girl
Michelle Kwan is well known to those folks who love figure skating, and the Olympic medalist announced this week that she welcomed a second baby. Like her first child, Kalista Belle, (3) her new baby is a girl. Read on for more details.
Baby Arrived December 11
Many people had no idea that the California Sports Hall of Famer expected another baby. Certainly, she seemed to keep the whole thing quiet. But then, when baby number two arrived this week, she went all out on the details in an Instagram post.
After sharing some pregnancy pics and a photo of her newborn child, Michelle Kwan wrote a very moving caption. She’s delighted with her Christmas baby. In part, she told her many followers that she named her little one “Della Rose Kwan.”
Plus, she talked about how special it was when Kalista met her little sister. “Watching my daughter walk into the hospital to meet her baby sister brought tears to my eyes,” she wrote.
Fertility Problems
If you don’t know, Michelle, who started figure skating at a very young age, struggled with fertility. So, the arrival of a second child feels like “a miracle.” After all, she tried for a baby for years. She added her appreciation of “the incredible doctors and support team who helped make this miracle happen.”
Next, she talked about her partner, saying:
Getting here again has been its own rollercoaster, and I’m endlessly thankful for my love, who I’m so lucky to share my life with.
Many fans responded, because Michelle Kwan also talked about fertility. She stands out as a role model for hope. She had penned, “To all the moms, moms-to-be, and the women and families dealing with infertility or praying to build a family—I know what you’re going through and I’m hoping you feel loved and supported in every way as you navigate this journey.”
Fans React In The Comments
One follower wrote, “I know this difficult journey, which is so much more common than many realize. I love hearing good news and hope this encourages all those going through, letting them know they are not alone.”
Here are a few more responses from the discussion:
- Beautiful, beautiful Michelle. A joyous gift.
- Oh my goodness Michelle. I am so happy for you and I am sorry you had to go through so many issues. But what a gorgeous little one you have now.
- So many congratulations to you and your family!
- so much love for you and your growing family. forever my idol!
- How lucky they are to have you as a mom! Sending love to you and the family.
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