Ashley Wagner and Alex Clark Welcome First Baby, Who ‘Charmed Us All’

Ashley Wagner and Alex Clark.

Ashley Wagner is a mom!

On Thursday, the former Olympic figure skater, 32, announced that she and her fiancé Alex Clark had welcomed their first baby together and revealed her name.

Alongside a sweet carousel of images and clips of their daughter in the hospital, Wagner wrote, ”Rosalie Starbird Clark. A woman who could not be rushed and did things her own way entering this world- fierce 💁🏼‍♀️ You’ve already mastered serving face (you are your mother’s daughter) and have charmed us all. Welcome to the world Rosie girl, we love you so much 🥰.”

In the first snap, the Winter Olympic bronze medalist could be seen cradling her baby girl in a selfie taken from her hospital bed.

This was followed by two adorable close-up shots of the newborn in a pink and blue striped hat and another with a bow.

 

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The carousel also featured a video of teacher Clark sharing a cute skin-to-skin moment with his new daughter, who placed her hand on her dad’s chest.

Wagner and Clark were flooded with messages after announcing their happy news.

“Congratulations!!!! ❤️,” wrote fellow Olympian Kaitlin Hawayek, while 1988 Olympic champion Brian Boitano, added, “Congratulations!!”

Alex Clark with his baby girl Rosalie Starbird

Meanwhile, in a post on her Instagram Story, Wagner shared the inspiration behind her daughter’s unique middle name.

“Starbird is my Nana’s maiden name and she was the fiercest woman I have ever known,” she explained. “Cheers to the strong women we are all lucky enough to learn from ❤️.”

Wagner announced that she and Clark were expecting their first baby together back in May.

Ashley Wagner and Alex Clark’s baby girl Rosalie Starbird.

Alongside a sonogram photo and a series of snaps of them together as a couple, Wagner wrote on Instagram, “I am really excited to announce the next big chapter in my life story, and I’m thrilled that I get to navigate this life with my person. Welcome to the world #poquitoclarkito coming in HOT this December!”

And the duo are gearing up for a busy 2024 as they are also planning to tie the knot next year!

In September, Wagner shared via Instagram that she and Clark would be marrying next summer at Scenic Beach State Park in Seabeck, WA, with the sports star revealing that she “grew up in” the park with her younger brother Austin.

Source: people.com