Coronation Street star Stephanie Davis admitted she was "sobbing" as she and partner Joe McKalroy shared a heartfelt post welcoming their newborn son to the world.
McKalroy revealed the birth of the newborn had been "traumatic" in an update on social media he wrote alongside a series of adorable pictures.
Snaps of the tiny tot sleeping and cuddled up in the arms of his family members accompanied the emotional announcement.
In his post, McKalroy penned: "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 I wish so much that he could’ve met you and cherished you as much as I do.
"It has been a traumatic experience but you are finally here in our arms."
Paying tribute to his partner, he continued: "I never thought I could possibly love your mummy anymore than I already do but this is just so special and an unconditional love I cannot explain with words.
"@stephaniedavis88 I love you more than you will ever know."
Responding in the comments, the 31-year-old actress wrote: "Sobbing reading this. My heart.
"I love you more than anything in this world. I couldn’t love you more I’m so blessed to have you as a daddy to our boys xxx.
Stephanie Davis and Joe McKalroy welcomed their child with a sweet post
|"You carried me though that, it was so tough. I love you more than you will ever know xxxxxxxx." (sic)
Also taking to the comments, co-stars, and fans gushed over the sweet photos and shared well-wishes with the parents.
Former Corrie star Helen Flanagan posted: "Congratulations. what a beautiful boy xxx."
"Absolutely perfect in every way, congratulations Joe and Steph and big brother Caben. Absolutely amazing news, he is beautiful love his name Samuel x x x x," a second added.
Another wrote: "Oh amazing! I’ve been stalking Instagram for this, I’m so happy to see he’s arrived safely. Congratulations to you both!"
A fourth commented: "Congratulations guys! he is beautiful! Wishing Steph a speedy recovery, sending lots of love to you all! Enjoy the baby bubble xxx."
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Stephanie Davis and Joe McKalroy shared candid statements about the 'traumatic' birth
|"Congratulations to you all! So pleased for you," another shared, with one more adding: "He’s just perfect! Congratulations. Lots of love to you all." (sic)
Davis gave birth to her first son, Caben-Albi, in 2017.
The award-winning actress starred in Hollyoaks on and off between 2010 and 2019, before joining ITV soap Coronation Street in 2023.