Ashley Tisdale has joyfully embraced her role as a mother of two, celebrating the arrival of her second child with her husband Christopher French on September 6. They welcomed their new baby, Emerson Clover French, and shared the exciting news on Instagram, posting a heartwarming photo of their older daughter, Jupiter, 3, holding the newborn’s hand.

Ashley’s post was filled with love, expressing how all three family members are “obsessed” with their new addition.

The announcement of Ashley’s pregnancy was made in March when she shared a photo of her growing baby bump and conveyed her excitement about meeting the new baby.

Christopher French also expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for their expanding family through his own Instagram post, thanking Ashley for their new arrival and showing his appreciation for her.

Throughout her pregnancy, Ashley has been open about the challenges she faced. She candidly discussed the difficulties of pregnancy on Instagram Stories in June, highlighting issues like acid reflux, sleepless nights, and discomfort.

She humorously noted the contrast between her struggles and her husband Christopher’s experience, joking about how fathers have it easier in comparison.

Despite these challenges, Ashley has spoken about the rewarding nature of motherhood. She described the experience as demanding but incredibly fulfilling, sharing with E! News in May 2022 how having a child has profoundly changed her life and made her appreciate the new chapter she is in.

Ashley’s support system includes close friends like Austin Butler, who has expressed his joy in being part of her family’s life. Austin, who affectionately refers to himself as the “fun uncle,” enjoys spending time with Ashley’s children and feels honored to be involved in their lives, reflecting the supportive and loving network surrounding Ashley and her growing family.