Stephanie Davis names second baby, shares emotional significance behind the name

Stephanie Davis has joyously announced the arrival of her second child, a baby boy named Samuel, with her partner Joe McKalroy. Taking to Instagram, the former Coronation Street star, who is already a mother to seven-year-old Caben from her previous relationship with Jeremy McConnell, expressed her emotions surrounding the challenging journey to this point.

Davis shared that her pregnancy had its difficulties, paying heartfelt tribute to Joe for his unwavering support throughout the process. The arrival of their son comes after an emotionally taxing experience for the actress, who suffered a miscarriage in 2022.

In a touching Instagram post, Joe introduced Samuel to the world and revealed the significance behind his name. He wrote, “Welcome to the world my beautiful baby boy Samuel McKalroy. Named after your uncle – the one and only who will always weigh heavy on my heart.” Joe reflected on the intense nature of the childbirth experience, describing it as traumatic but expressing immense relief that Samuel is finally in their arms. He elaborated on the depth of his love for Stephanie, stating that the experience has only strengthened his affection for her.

Stephanie responded to Joe’s heartfelt words, admitting they brought her to tears. She expressed her gratitude for having Joe as the father of their children and acknowledged the toughness of the journey they faced together.

As the couple shared the news, fans quickly flooded the comments section with congratulations and warm wishes. Many expressed their delight at the birth of Samuel and offered support for Stephanie’s recovery.

Stephanie and Joe had previously opened up about the challenges they encountered on their path to parenthood. In an earlier interview, Stephanie described the emotional rollercoaster following her miscarriage and how they came to view their new arrival as a “miracle baby.”

Reflecting on their experience, she recalled the overwhelming joy they felt during a scan when they learned they were expecting a boy, a moment that brought tears of happiness for both her and Joe.

As the couple embarks on this new chapter with their son Samuel, the world watches in anticipation for the precious memories that await them.