Darby Ward, the daughter of Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Dawn Ward, has given birth to her second child.
The influencer, 28, and her businessman husband Michael Jackson, are already parents to daughter Skye Lynne, two.
Announcing the news via her Instagram page on Sunday, Darby revealed the couple have named their bundle of joy River Rosa Jackson.
She wrote: ‘River Rosa Jackson – 11/06/24. 7pounds, 4 ounces of perfection…. we are totally in love with out little baby girl’.
On her Instagram Story, Darby revealed: ‘I was induced… the birth process was absolutely amazing and she arrived unmarked and a beautiful healthy girl.
Darby Ward, the daughter of Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Dawn Ward, has given birth to her second child with businessman husband Michael Jackson
Announcing the news via her Instagram page on Sunday, Darby revealed the couple have named their new bundle of joy River Rosa Jackson
Darby shared a photo of Dawn cradling her newborn grandchild
‘I had a post birth bleed which was quite frightening… but the team at Macclesfield hospital responded so quickly and were honestly incredible through my whole process of birth and recovery.
‘Couldn’t recommend the maternity unit there enough! We both received unbelievable care and support’.
She added: ‘Mike was there and held my hand the whole time, even when things didn’t go to plan post birth he was so calm and an absolute rock.’
Darby shared a gallery of sweet snaps alongside the announcement including one of daughter Skye planting a kiss on her little sister head.
The influencer also shared a photo of the family leaving the hospital together with Michael carrying the newborn and Skye holding a number of pink heart shaped balloons.
In a black and white picture, Dawn was seen cradling her grandchild in the hospital as she was wrapped in a towel and knitted hat.
Dawn wrote in the comments: ‘You were amazing, and our little River was just perfect. I cannot wait to see her growing up with our beautiful Sky everyday.
‘Darby you blow me away away with what an unbelievable mother you are. She’s such a precious addition to our family’.
The influencer and her businessman husband Michael are already parents to daughter Skye Lynne, two (pictured)
Darby wrote: ‘River Rosa Jackson – 11/06/24. 7pounds, 4 ounces of perfection…. we are totally in love with out little baby girl’
Darby told her followers more about the birth on her Instagram Story
Darby also praised her husband for being her ‘rock’ and ‘holding her hand the whole time’
Dawn wrote in the comments: ‘You were amazing, and our little River was just perfect. I cannot wait to see her growing up with our beautiful Sky everyday’
Dawn also took to her social media account and shared an adorable clip of Skye cradling her little sister on the sofa at home.
The reality star penned: ‘Well she’s finally here our 3rd Granddaughter River Rosa Jackson 11/06/2024
‘She’s absolutely gorgeous just perfect. It already feels like she’s been with us forever.
‘When I had Darby 28 years ago I didn’t think it was possible to love another child as much as I did her. Then came Taylor, Charlie And Aston you love them all exactly the same.
‘But I must admit I was very worried about having a second Grandchild never mind a third and I have to say it’s the same as before, the love I have for all 3 of them is another lever!
‘To say we are over the moon to have another Granddaughter is an understatement. A little Sister for Skye and another cousin for Mila I’m so excited.’
She continued: ‘Darby you were an absolute star during labour I’m so proud of the amazing mother you are.
‘Thank you to you and Michael for allowing me to be there again it’s the most amazing feeling which I’m so grateful for.
‘Macclesfield hospital was just exceptional from start to finish all the midwives and doctors were another level thank you so much.
‘Our family is growing every year and I couldn’t be happier can’t wait to spend time this summer on Rivers first holiday all together.
‘P,s this has to be the cutest video I’ve seen in a long time melts my heart to see the love Skye has already for her little sister.’
Dawn also took to her social media account and shared an adorable clip of Skye cradling her little sister on the sofa at home
Darby and Michael announced they were expanding their family in December 2023
The influencer showed off her growing baby bump while Skye held up a sonogram
Darby revealed she was expecting a second child in December 2023 with a sweet Instagram post, in which she posed alongside Michael and Skye.
The influencer showed off her growing baby bump while Skye held up a sonogram. Darcy captioned the post: ‘Baby Jackson’.
‘Blessed to add another little addition to our Family! We are so excited to meet you little one…Skye is one very very excited Big Sister. Here we go againnn….’
Her famous friends and family were quick to take to the comments section to share their congratulations with the happy couple.
Mother Dawn penned: ‘Honestly can’t wait the best news ever been hard to stay quiet hurry up back to mum and dads then we can start planning it’s the absolute best news ever can’t believe it’s number 3 and we couldn’t be happier.’
Dawn and former Premier League footballer Ashley Ward, 53, married in 1995 and have four daughters: Darby, Taylor, Aston and Charlie.
Darby and Michael announced their second child would be a girl in a March Instagram video taken while they skied in the French resort of Courchevel.
The couple were standing on a mountain with family when Michael pulled the canon which released pink smoke revealing they will soon be welcoming a second daughter.
Darby captioned the Instagram post: ‘Baby Girl, we can’t wait to meet you! Skye is so excited to have a Sister!!!! So lucky and blessed to have another Baby Girl joining the family…
‘Gender reveal moments with our family that perfectly finished an amazing trip together.’
Darby married Michael in a luxurious South of France wedding in 2022, surrounded by their nearest and dearest.
At the time, she told HELLO! magazine: ‘The day was a million times more wonderful than we ever could have imagined.’
Darby announced her engagement to boyfriend Michael in August 2019, after he proposed during a romantic getaway to the French Riviera.
Darby and Michael announced their second child would be a girl in a March Instagram video taken while they skied in the French resort of Courchevel
Darcy finished the caption: ‘Gender reveal moments with our family that perfectly finished an amazing trip together’
Darby married Michael in a luxurious South of France wedding in 2022, surrounded by their nearest and dearest