Ashley Tisdale welcomes second baby with Christopher French, announces unique name

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Ashley Tisdale and her husband Christopher French are officially a family of four!

The 'High School Musical' alum, 39, gave birth to their second child on September 6, and the couple shared the joyous news with fans on social media the following day.

Ashley Tisdale shares heartwarming post about newborn 

In a heartwarming Instagram post, Ashley Tisdale introduced their newborn, Emerson Clover French, with a tender photo featuring herself, French, and their three-year-old daughter, Jupiter.

The sweet snapshot captured little Emerson's tiny hand being held by her family, showcasing the love and warmth surrounding their newest addition.

“Emerson Clover French, all three of us are obsessed with you. She landed 9.6.24,” Tisdale penned in her caption, accompanied by a four-leaf clover emoji—a perfect touch for their baby girl’s name.

The couple’s announcement comes months after Tisdale revealed her pregnancy in March, sharing her excitement about expanding their family.

In her second-trimester pregnancy announcement, Tisdale posted a series of heartwarming photos on social media, showing off her baby bump while posing by a lemon tree at their Los Angeles home.

The star expressed her anticipation, writing, “Name something that isn’t an Olympic sport but should be: the third trimester,” capturing the emotions of motherhood for the second time!

From celebrating her birthday with a baby bump to posting about her baby shower (which she revealed she didn't get with her firstborn) on Instagram, Tisdale kept her followers updated about her soon-to-be mommy moments before her second child's arrival. 

One of the images also featured Jupiter, adorably matching her mom's outfit and gazing lovingly at Tisdale's growing belly, already preparing to embrace her role as a big sister.

Ashley Tisdale opens up about challenges of second pregnancy

Ashley Tisdale and Christopher French, who tied the knot in September 2014, welcomed their first child, Jupiter, in March 2021.

As the couple embarked on the journey to parenthood once again, Tisdale opened up about the ups and downs of her second pregnancy, according to Daily Mail.

Just weeks before Emerson’s arrival, she candidly shared her struggles during the third trimester, revealing she was eager yet anxious to meet her baby.

"I can't wait to get that baby out," Tisdale reportedly admitted, describing the toll that prolonged sickness had taken on her.

During her third trimester, she experienced an adenovirus infection that progressed into a sinus infection, leaving her feeling drained and uncomfortable.

“I'm exhausted. I'm ready to have this baby but not ready," she wrote over a photo of herself lying in bed.

With a list of to-dos still on her mind, including finishing Emerson’s nursery, Tisdale's message reflected the familiar mix of excitement and nervousness many parents feel as they prepare for their little one’s arrival.

Despite the challenges, Tisdale remained resilient, even finding a touch of humor in the difficulties of late pregnancy.

"I think they make the last month this hard so you're willing to throw yourself into something that would normally be so scary but you do it anyway," she shared, capturing the essence of those final, anticipatory weeks.