U.S. Soccer star Alex Morgan announces she has given birth to daughter Charlie Elena Carrasco as she shares first snap of the newborn
Alex Morgan welcomed her first child with husband Servando Carrasco, 31, a daughter named Charlie, on Thursday.
‘At 11:30am on May 7 weighing 8lbs5oz, Charlie Elena Carrasco made her grand entrance into the world,’ captioned the 30-year-old U.S. Soccer star on Instagram.
‘She made us wait longer than expected, but I should have known she would do it her way and her way only. My super moon baby,’ concluded Morgan.
Welcome to the world: Alex Morgan welcomed her first child with husband Servando Carrasco, 31, daughter Charlie, on Thursday
Alex shared a sweet snapshot of the newborn with her eyes open, while resting in a hospital crib.
Charlie was comfortably bundled up in a floral blanket that matched her dainty headband.
A wooden plaque that had the newborn’s name etched into it rested behind her head for the photo that has since received over 600,000 likes on Instagram.
Daddy’s girl: Shortly after, new dad Servando posted his own portrait of baby Charlie on his Instagram page
Shortly after, new dad Servando posted his own portrait of baby Charlie on his Instagram page.
‘Charlie Elena Carrasco, we love you so much baby girl,’ wrote the LA Galaxy player.
Servando – who married Morgan in 2014 – made sure to praise his wife for her bravery and strength in the delivery room.
‘Alex you’re such a warrior. 5/7/20 – best day of my life,’ he concluded.
The parents: Morgan and husband Servando Carrasco announced they were expecting their first child in October of last year; the pair pictured in 2018