Aston Merrygold and his wife Sarah Louise shared a gallery of adorable snaps of their newborn daughter in hospital on Monday.
The JLS star, 36, and his professional dancer wife Sarah Louise, 40, announced they had welcomed their third child, a daughter, on Sunday.
The couple, who revealed they had named their baby Riley Skye, smiled for a selfie as Sarah cradled their newborn as he lay in his hospital bed.
In another image, Aston hugged his daughter while enjoying shirtless skin-to-skin contact and planted a kiss on her cheek.
The proud parents also shared photos of Sarah watching their little girl while she slept in a hospital crib.
Aston Merrygold and his wife Sarah Louise shared a gallery of adorable snaps of their newborn daughter in hospital on Monday.
The JLS star, 36, and his professional dancer wife Sarah Louise, 40, announced they had welcomed their third child, a daughter, on Sunday.
She wrote: “Obsessed with you girl.”
Aston took to her Instagram Story to reveal that she was taking the mother and daughter home.
In the photo, the singer rocked a beige cardigan and a tweed flat cap while baby Riley slept on her chest in a cute gray striped baby onesie.
He wrote on the snapshot: “Dad is back to pick up his daughters.”
Announcing that Sarah had given birth on Sunday, Aston shared a sweet video of her happily sleeping in an adorable ‘Hello world’ baby outfit and matching knitted hat.
He wrote: “Hello world, my name is Riley Skye Merrygold.”
Sarah also shared the same clip and wrote: “We have someone who wants to meet you.”
Aston’s JLS bandmate Marvin Humes and his wife, This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes, were quick to congratulate the couple.
Sarah, who revealed they named their baby Riley Skye, cradled her newborn as she lay in her hospital bed.
In another image, Aston held his daughter while she slept on his chest wearing a cute baby bear.
The proud parents also shared photos of Sarah watching their little girl while she slept in a hospital crib.
She wrote: ‘Obsessed with you girl’
Aston took to her Instagram Story to reveal that she was taking the mother and daughter home.
The singer sported a beige cardigan and a tweed flat cap as his bundle of joy slept on his chest in a cute gray striped baby outfit.
For the final image, Riley was seen opening her eyes.
Marvin wrote: ‘I love you all…couldn’t be happier for you all…A GIRL!’
Rochelle added: “The aunts still haven’t gotten over it.” We love you girl.’
I’m a Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher said: ‘Congratulations everyone! Welcome to the world Riley!’
Kimberly Wyatt added: ‘Oh wow!!!!! Congratulations’
Aston and Sarah are already proud parents of two sons, Grayson, five, and Macaulay, three.
The couple announced they were expecting their third child in September by sharing a sweet video montage showing their two children finding out they will be brothers while also showing their scan and positive pregnancy test.
A sweet clip then showed the kids kissing an ultrasound image and then applauding the happy news with their mom and dad, who tied the knot in September 2022.
The couple previously shared a sweet video montage of their family and friends’ reaction to their pregnancy reveal in November.
The couple, who started their own YouTube channel, The Merrygold Family, shared their loved ones’ reactions, while Aston captioned the video: “The one with the reactions!! The best reactions to the best news!! !’
He added: ‘The third child captures the reactions of our friends and family for the first time! Enjoy.’
Announcing the exciting news, Aston shared a sweet video of her happy baby sleeping in an adorable ‘Hello World’ baby outfit and matching knit hat.
He wrote: “Hello world, my name is Riley Skye Merrygold.”
Aston and Sarah are already proud parents of two sons, Grayson, five, and Macaulay, three.
Aston’s JLS bandmate Marvin Humes and his wife, This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes, were quick to congratulate the couple.
Sarah kept her Instagram followers updated throughout her pregnancy and also shared a host of snaps from a stunning photoshoot showing off her baby bump.
The professional dancer sat on a chair wearing a black sports bra and a pair of jeans unbuttoned to show off her burgeoning baby bump.
She also posed for a beautiful black and white photo, wearing only a pair of underwear, while strategically placing her arm across her chest to preserve her modesty.
In other romantic snaps, Aston hugged his wife, while she was wrapped in pink organza, while they cradled her growing baby bump.
News of the couple’s pregnancy comes a year after Aston insisted he could have no more than two children and ruled out having more children, despite calling fatherhood “the best job ever” and claiming that being a father would gave “a new purpose in life.”
He said: ‘(Being a father is) the best thing I’ve ever done. Best job ever. That gives me reasons to get up.
However, when asked if she plans to have more children, she stated: “No. I can’t chase three. Two suits me.
Aston and Sarah met during a JLS tour when Sarah was working as a backup dancer over a decade ago.
He popped the question on Christmas Eve 2017, but the coronavirus pandemic forced them to postpone their big day.
They finally tied the knot in September 2022 and shared a photo of their wedding bands with the caption: “Husband and wife #MrandMrsMerrygold.”
The couple announced they were expecting their third child in September by sharing a sweet video montage showing their positive pregnancy test.
Sarah kept her Instagram followers updated throughout her pregnancy and also shared a host of snaps from a stunning photoshoot showing off her baby bump.
The couple met during a JLS tour when Sarah was working as a backup dancer more than a decade ago. She popped the question on Christmas Eve 2017 and they married in September 2022.
