Rugby player Bill Meakes has welcomed his first child with partner Michelle Battersby.
The couple announced on Wednesday they had welcomed a baby boy.
The 33-year-old, who currently plays for the Chicago Hounds in the US, and his entrepreneur partner shared the happy news on Instagram alongside a series of adorable photos.
The pair also revealed the newborn’s very traditional name.
‘Alfred “Alfie” James Meakes. There’s so much to say, but currently all we want to do is stare at you so it’ll have to wait,’ they captioned the post.
Rugby player Bill Meakes has welcomed his first child with partner Michelle Battersby
In one sweet photo, proud dad Bill looked on lovingly as he cradled his newborn.
The post was quickly inundated with comments from well-wishers, congratulating the couple.
Michelle previously revealed she delayed having a baby for years to focus on her career.
The couple announced on Wednesday that they welcomed a baby boy
The 33-year-old, who currently plays for the Chicago Hounds in the US, and his entrepreneur partner (pictured) shared the happy news on Instagram alongside a series of adorable photos
In a candid blog piece for Mamamia, Battersby believed having a child would be detrimental to her professional aspirations.
She expressed no regret over these choices, acknowledging that they were made at a time when she felt she had the luxury of time.
Approaching her late twenties, Battersby began to take proactive measures for her future family planning by having her eggs counted annually.
Battersby’s perspective shifted notably as she entered her early thirties, grappling with the concept of a biological clock and the persistent internal debate of ‘career or baby.’
The pair also revealed the newborn’s very traditional name: ‘Alfred ‘Alfie’ James Meakes
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