Michelle Kwan gives birth to Daughter

[carriecmu0503]

Happy news! Congratulations! ?

I wasn’t aware that she had remarried or was engaged! Looking forward to a nice extended-family photo (grandpa Danny Kwan and all)! Auntie Karen & her children, too.

Once again, why the assumption she is remarried or engaged just because she had a baby? People don’t need to be either to have a baby, and I don’t think the assumptions are appropriate.

 

[Alilou]

Happy news! Congratulations! ?

I wasn’t aware that she had remarried or was engaged! Looking forward to a nice extended-family photo (grandpa Danny Kwan and all)! Auntie Karen & her children, too.

FFS what century do you live in?

 

[Vash01]

FFS what century do you live in?

1700

 

[LilJen]

When I saw the title of the thread I thought it was April's Fool, LOL. How in the heck was Michelle able to keep the pregnancy such a secret? Was she in seclusion on a remote island for the entire 9 months ? Anyway, congrats to Michelle !

Clearly had some coaching from Miki Ando.

 

[bcash]

And Miki Ando was among the first to congratulate Michelle under her Instagram post.

 

[MacMadame]

Regardless, there's no "rule" that the baby can't have the mother's surname. I know plenty of non-skating people who have used the mother's surname, including married couples, for various reasons.

Some families give the girls the mom's surname and the boys get the dads.

I'm actually sorry I did not do that, tbh

 

[kosjenka]

It's amazing that Michele Kwan is the one with the secret baby! Congratulation to the happy momma! Wishing a little girl all the best.

 

[Frau Muller]

FFS what century do you live in?

I’m Orthodox Christian…and today (7 Jan) is our Christmas! How appropriate to convey love & wish the best health to a new mother and child! ? A blessed Orthodox Christmas, all! ? ?

 

[Marco]

Michelle is the focus at Nationals week even in 2022, 17 years after she last competed there.

This again proves that she is better than Irina - everyone expects Irina to have a secret baby all these years, but Michelle is the one who actually did it.

 

[briancoogaert]

Fantastic ! Congrats to Michelle ! And a beautiful life for the baby.

 

[DreamSkates]

Who is the dad?

Click Suki's link above and read the article. She might have had to use AI, at her age (41). And not being married and not saying her current partner is the father...yet another Kwan mystery.

 

[VGThuy]

This feels like the "off-season" where Kwan used to keep her programs a secret until the very last minute before the official practices and people would report back. With her, back in the day, everything was a huge deal - even costume reveals. That's what you call a real superstar in the sport.

 

[Spikefan]

I really miss that kind of reveal. As a young adult it reminded me of how I felt as a kid on Christmas morning. I only had access to the internet at work, so I was always going in early during those times. It was a college job in the dean’s office so I could just pretend like I was doing school work.

 

[giselle23]

Once again, why the assumption she is remarried or engaged just because she had a baby? People don’t need to be either to have a baby, and I don’t think the assumptions are appropriate.

Agree. There is no reason to assume anything about Michelle's private life just because she had a baby.

 

[Lemonade20]

Who cares how she got to this point? Congratulations to Michelle, beautiful baby girl! I'm surprised how people are discussing who's the dad and even the last name. This is exactly why she kept it private, it's none of our business. And at her age, it's very likely it wasn't an easy journey. Very thrilled for her, let's leave it at that.

 

[Yuri]

Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl, Michelle!!!

 

[rhapsody]

Interesting that her daughter has her last name. I love the sound of Kalista Kwan.

If I were Michelle's kid I'd want her last name vs. whoever the dad is too.

 

[NinjaTurtles]

Just to kick some dust, note that in one of the clips in the belly montage gif Michelle has a band on her left hand ring finger.

 

[FSWer]

Wow I just saw this on Twitter. Congratulations Michelle!

Congrats to Michelle (Mrs. Kwan)!!! Is this her first or sec. kid?

 

[Skibean]

wow- congratulations Michelle. The reality just hit that Michelle is all grown up. When did this happen?

Happy for her and agree that it’s none of our business how she conceived, but I love that Michelle once again gets attentions during Nationals.

 

[livetoskate]

Congrats to Michelle (Mrs. Kwan)!!! Is this her first or sec. kid?

First. Her sister has 2 daughters. I'm not sure if her brother has any children.

 

[my little pony]

more importantly. CLEARLY the middle name is a nod to Bells of Moscow

 

[giselle23]

more importantly. CLEARLY the middle name is a nod to Bells of Moscow

I thought it was to Michelle, my belle.

 

[giselle23]

Michelle wins Nationals..yet again..

I think she actutally could have, this year!

 

[Karina1974]

To me the real shocker here is that Michelle Kwan is in her 40s

Even more shocking is Tara is going to be 40 this year.

 

[bardtoob]

Even more shocking is Tara is going to be 40 this year.

Has Tara had a baby? Do you think she will?

 

[Anita18]

At first I thought this was a different Michelle Kwan, but I guess not?

I'll guess she'll manage caring for her infant and her new posting in Belize okay. The Kween can afford nannies, that's for sure.

I'm surprised news of her pregnancy was never revealed. She must have gone into hiding once she started to show.

I was offered the chance to apply for an amazing job while I was 1 month postpartum. They didn't care I was juggling a baby even then. I also have a friend who's the breadwinner and her husband is a stay-at-home dad. Families make it work.

One good part about having a pandemic pregnancy—it's not news if you don't go out. I didn't start to really show with a jacket on until maybe 6 months. I surprised A LOT of my stakeholders (most of whom hadn't seen me in person for months) when I showed up to a pre-Delta party with a huge belly.

My sister's best friend got pregnant during the height of lockdown and even forgot to tell my sister that she was pregnant until she was literally about to pop. They'd had regular FaceTime calls but it was only chest up! And my sister isn't into babies, so the topic literally never came up.

Anyway, I was like "WHAAAAT" at seeing Michelle's news on Instagram! It tickles me pink that she didn't tell anyone! Kudos to her for keeping her private life private! (It also tickles me pink that our daughters are about the same age! )

 

[bardtoob]

On an upside, if Michelle's appointment as ambassador is held up it will give her more mother-baby time

 

[lise]

Has Tara had a baby? Do you think she will?

Tara has endometriosis and had surgery a few months ago; she documented it on her Instagram. Not sure if she and her hubby will have kids.

 

[aka_gerbil]

Tara has endometriosis and had surgery a few months ago; she documented it on her Instagram. Not sure if she and her hubby will have kids.

It’s also zero percent of our business if they can’t have children or they are child free by choice or whatever.