Cecily Strong announces birth of baby girl after IVF, praising hospital staff and fiancé John.
Cecily Strong has joyfully entered motherhood, announcing the birth of her first child following a heartfelt fertility battle. The 41-year-old Saturday Night Live alum shared the emotional news on Instagram, revealing that she gave birth to a healthy baby girl on April 2.
In a touching post, Strong gave fans a glimpse into her new life as a mum. The photo showed her newborn daughter resting peacefully in a bassinet, with the family dog keeping watch on one side and Cecily, visibly exhausted but beaming with joy, on the other. It was a raw and honest portrayal of early motherhood—and the culmination of a deeply personal journey.
“Me and my girls,” Cecily began, referring to both her daughter and her loyal dog. “It’s been a week and a day with my beautiful squirmy baby girl. I recognise all her little squirms and kicks from when she was on the other side of me and now I get to say ‘see what I was talking about!’”
The comedian gushed about her newborn, describing the moment she saw her for the first time. “She’s gonna be stronger than me in about a week,” she joked. “Her squeaks and sighs are my favourite noises on earth. Born with a full head of dark hair, which made me scream ‘whoo hoo!’ while pushing.”
Strong didn’t hold back her excitement and gratitude, writing, “I’ve been screaming ‘Whoo hoo’ every day since because she’s absolutely perfect and I won the lottery.”
She extended heartfelt thanks to the hospital team who supported her throughout labour and delivery, but saved her most glowing praise for fiancé John. In an ode to her partner, she shared how he’s been by her side through every step—caring not just for their newborn, but also for her and their dog during the chaotic early days.
“John is the best dad I could ever have imagined,” she wrote. “He’s a diapering/swaddling/bottle-washing/breakfast-cooking/medicine-picker-upper/tech support with Baby Brezza handling/dog-cuddling so she never feels left out/breastfeeding and pumping helping pro.”
She added a sweet detail that had fans swooning: “At this moment, he’s wearing the baby and listening to classical music for babies.” Strong affectionately noted he also hand-fed her crispy rice from Blue Ribbon Sushi during her hospital stay.
Cecily’s announcement marks a significant chapter in her life. She had shared news of her pregnancy in November 2024, nearly a year after her engagement to John in December 2023. The road to this moment, however, was not easy. The comedian has previously spoken about her challenges with fertility and IVF, making the birth of her daughter all the more poignant.
Fans and fellow celebrities flooded her comments with congratulations, praising her openness and celebrating the arrival of her long-awaited baby girl.
Though she has kept much of her private life away from the spotlight, Strong’s candid and warm reflections on becoming a mother have deeply resonated with her followers.
For now, Cecily appears to be soaking up every moment of new motherhood, surrounded by love, laughter, and the unbreakable bond of family. Her story is a reminder of resilience, hope, and the joy that comes after years of longing.
