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Michelle Kwan A new member has arrived in the family.
retired olympic figure skaterThe 45-year-old shared on Instagram on Thursday that she had given birth to a baby boy another daughterThe series of photos included moments from Kwan’s pregnancy, as well as photos of her holding her newborn baby and her older daughter, three-year-old Kalista Belle, kissing her newborn sister,
“Christmas came early! I’m so happy to announce that our baby girl – Della Rose Cowan – has arrived!” his long caption began. “As soon as I held her in my arms, my heart doubled in an instant and I had tears in my eyes watching my daughter go to the hospital to meet her little sister.”
She further explained how grateful she was when they welcomed their first daughter and how excited they were to expand their family.
“I have always dreamed of having children, and when Kalista came into the world, I was already so grateful for the miracle that had seemed impossible after years of trying,” she wrote. “Getting here again has been a roller coaster ride in itself, and I am extremely grateful for my love, with whom I am so fortunate to share my life, my family, without whom I would not be here, and the incredible doctors and support team who helped make this miracle happen.”
She added, “After more than a decade of anticipation, I still can’t believe this moment is real.”
She ended her caption by saying that she was impressed with how well her body had handled two pregnancies.
“As an Olympian, I’ve pushed my body to its limits and been amazed by its strength—but I’ve been even more amazed by having another life come my way,” she wrote. “There were moments of frustration at how little I could control — a humbling reminder that fertility is something none of us can completely predict.”
“To all the moms, moms-to-be, and women and families who are struggling with infertility or praying to create a family – I know what you’re going through and I hope you feel loved and supported every step of the way as you navigate this journey,” the post concluded.
Kwan announced birth of their first daughter In 2022. At the time, she also opened up about her reasons for keeping her pregnancy private.
In an Instagram post, she revealed that people close to her know that she keeps her “personal life private.”
However, she noted that she had been wanting to share the “good news” for some time, writing: “I have been wanting to share this good news for several months but each milestone felt exciting and challenging at the same time.”
The Olympian, who won a silver medal at the 1998 Olympic Games and a bronze medal at the 2002 Olympics before retiring in 2006, was previously married to Coast Guard Lieutenant Clay Pell. The former couple divorced in 2017 after four years of marriage.