Former Disney Channel star David Henrieās bundle of joy has arrived!
Henrieās wife Maria Cahill gave birth to their baby girl, who they named Pia Philomena Francesca. Along with a baby pic, he wrote on Instagram, āToday is a particularly special day for Maria and I⦠and itās special because in order to get to where we are today, with the joy of our newborn in our arms, my wife and I went through trials. I felt compelled to share this because I had no clue just how difficult trying to start a family could be.ā
The 29-year-old also opened up about the three miscarriages his wife suffered. He wrote, āSee, Pia Philomena Francesca Henrie has brothers and sistersā¦While it was insanely difficult recovering from miscarriage after miscarriage, we knew if we were ever going to be able to hold a baby of our own in our arms that we must not let the tragedy affect our marriage, but rather grow closer together!ā
Piaās middle name also holds special meaning to David and Maria. He shared, āWe stayed faithful to that conviction and had a little help from @franciscus. The reason Piaās middle name is Francesca is because I personally asked pope Francis to pray for Maria and I to have a baby. He took our hands, held them together, said a special blessing, then looked up and told me not to worry that a baby would be coming ā that was pretty much exactly nine months ago.ā
On his Instagram Story, David revealed that Pia was 7 lbs. 6 oz. He also bragged Maria had a ānatural drug free birth,” adding, āNot only did she do it, she did it with grace and strength Iāve never seen in a person⦠she didnāt complain one time, just kept saying āitās worth it, itās worth it.ā
David announced they were expecting in September, writing, āITS A GIRL ITS A GIRL ITS A GIRL. Im a Poppa!!!!!!! Im so overwhelmed with joy I had to share this with you guys. I’m already singing ‘I Loved Her First.’ That reminds me. Where’s my shotgun? I don’t have a shotgun. Someone get me a shotgun!”