Australian Matildas star Sam Kerr and her fiancée Kristie Mewis have shared a series of photos of parent life with their new arrival baby Jagger.
The couple welcomed their first child, a boy, on Friday AEST, a moment celebrated by football fans around the world.
The duo have become a power couple in the sporting world with Kerr hailing from Australia, Mewis from the United States and both playing in the UK.
Now they have revealed a series of touching moments of their first days of parenthood. The images included:
Sam and Kristie on an outdoor walk with baby jagger in a stroller, Sam is wearing a Michael Jordan t-shirt and bright pink joggers while Kristie is beaming in workout gear and holding an iced drink.
A pre-baby image of Kristie with her baby belly in the gym in the days leading up to the birth.
The beaming couple share a moment while taking their new baby Jagger on a walk in the sun
In an image that will resonate with every parent, Sam takes the chance to get a nap while Jagger is sleeping
Kristie’s parents Melissa and Robert get to meet their grandchild for the first time over dinner
Sam in the hospital, smiling and hugging the leg of Kristie who is in the hospital bed taking the picture.
Kristie’s parents Melissa and Robert Mewis smiling broadly as they meet baby Jagger for the first time.
An adorable image of Sam fast asleep on the couch with baby Jagger bundled up and sleeping beside her.
The couple wearing warmer attire and taking a stroll with baby Jagger in London.
Kristie’s mother Melissa smiling and enjoying walking Jagger in his stroller.
The couple walking hand in hand while pushing the stroller.
A close up image of Jagger’s little hand, showing his dark black hair like his mother Sam.
‘That HAIR!!! He is so, so precious. Congratulations Moms,’ one follower commented.
The couple rug up for another walk on a cooler day, but are all smiles despite likely suffering from a lack of sleep
Kristie shared this candid moment as she enjoyed some skin-on-skin time with baby Jagger
The final image was a sweet and candid moment of Kristie taking a selfie while holding baby Jagger close to her chest.
The photo collection attracted hundreds of comments from fans, teammates and family.
Matildas stars MacKenzie Arnold, Caitlin Foord and Emily van Egmond were among the well wishers.
‘You are the best,’ Kerr posted with a heart emoji.
The couple’s relationship began around 2020, gaining public attention during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 when they shared a heartfelt moment on the field.
They officially confirmed their relationship in August 2021 through an Instagram post.
In September 2023, they got engaged, announcing it publicly in November of the same year.
Their engagement was followed by the news in November 2024 that they were expecting their first child. They are expected to marry in December this year.
The former United States international stayed active throughout her pregnancy, pictured in the gym in the days leading up to the birth
Kristie snapped this touching image of Sam supporting her in hospital during the birth of their first child together
Kerr is currently recovering from an ACL rupture suffered during a Chelsea training camp in early 2024.
Kerr returned to individual training in January, but a timeframe on a return to football is still not clear.
Her recovery has now gone well beyond the usual time for an ACL rupture, but Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor is optimistic of a return in the near future.
The Matildas will next take to the pitch on May 30 and June 2 against Argentina as they build towards hosting the Women’s Asian Cup next March.
