Surfer Alana Blanchard gives birth to her second son with fiancé Jack Freestone at home - as the couple reveal his very unique name
Surfing royalty Alana Blanchard and fiancé Jack Freestone have welcomed their second child together - a son named Koda Riley.
Announcing the happy arrival on Saturday, Alana, 29, uploaded a gallery of intimate photos to Instagram, alongside a caption confirming she'd given birth at their home.
'Welcome to the world Koda Riley Freestone. Born at home yesterday weighing 10lb 6oz. I still can't believe I did that!' the American model wrote next to photos of herself and Australian athlete Jack, 27, cuddling newborn Koda in their living room.
Congratulations! Surfing royalty Alana Blanchard and fiancé Jack Freestone have welcomed their second child together - a son named Koda Riley
Revealing that Koda was born beyond his due date, Alana continued: 'Going to almost to 43 weeks was such a mental game for me but I knew Koda would choose his divine timing.'
'Women's bodies are so incredible don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Thank you everyone for messaging me and checking in,' the pro surfer concluded.
Jack also shared the same photos to his own Instagram page, while revealing more details about the birth in his caption.
'Welcome to the world, Koda Riley Freestone': Announcing the happy arrival on Saturday, American model Alana, uploaded a gallery of intimate photos to Instagram, alongside a caption confirming she'd given birth at their home
Fatherhood bliss! Alana uploaded this sweet photo of Jack beaming as he cuddled his newborn son for the fist time
'Nothing short of mind blowing': Jack also shared the same photos to his own Instagram page, while revealing more details about the birth in his caption
'Koda Riley Freestone. Beautiful baby boy. 08/12/2021. 10.6 pounds. Everyone is healthy and happy,' he wrote.
The athlete went on to praise his 'strong' fiancée for enduring such a painful ordeal.
'Watching @alanarblanchard go through such intense pain to create a way to get Koda out yesterday safe and sound was nothing short of mind blowing,' he gushed.
Baby joy! Alana and Jack, who share a three-year-old son named Banks (centre), announced they were expecting their second child in March
Making it official! 'We are so excited to share with you guys that I have a lil bun in the oven due in July,' she captioned an intimate video shared to her 1.8million followers on Instagram at the time
'I'm left speechless at her strength, love and determination. Once again proving that she and all moms are real life superheroes.'
Alana and Jack, who share a three-year-old son named Banks, announced they were expecting their second child in March.
'We are so excited to share with you guys that I have a lil bun in the oven due in July,' she captioned an intimate video shared to her 1.8million followers on Instagram at the time.
Plans: Alana also posted a longer video on YouTube revealing she was keeping the baby's sex a secret and was considering giving birth in Jack's native Australia
Alana also posted a longer video on YouTube revealing she was keeping the baby's sex a secret and was considering giving birth in Jack's native Australia.
In June, the pair announced their engagement after six years of dating.
'So this happened last night, I love you,' Alana captioned a picture of herself flaunting her diamond ring on Instagram at the time.
'Finally did it,' Jack meanwhile wrote on his Instagram page.
'Finally did it': In June, the pair announced their engagement after six years of dating. Pictured with three-year-old son Banks
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