Brooks Laich and Fiancée Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir Welcome Baby Girl, Emberly Heba Laich

Former NHL star Brooks Laich and CrossFit athlete Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Emberly Heba Laich. Born on October 6, 2025, little Emberly has already brought an incredible wave of joy into their lives.

The couple shared the happy news on Wednesday, October 15, through a joint Instagram post that melted hearts across social media. They described Emberly as their “precious, peaceful, powerful little girl,” born under a glowing full supermoon and said the night made their world "forever brighter."

Their post featured a series of tender photos from the hospital, showing Brooks and Katrín holding their newborn close in quiet happiness. The warmth between them was unmistakable, and fans quickly filled the comments with love and congratulations, celebrating the couple’s beautiful new beginning.

Pregnancy Announcement and Family Support

The couple first shared their exciting baby news in May 2025 with a joyful Instagram post featuring Katrín’s growing bump and sweet ultrasound photos. Their caption expressed pure excitement and love as they looked forward to meeting their little one later that fall.

Amid the flood of warm wishes from friends and fans, one message that stood out came from Brooks’ ex-wife, Julianne Hough, who extended her congratulations and kind words to the couple. Her gracious comment drew praise from fans, highlighting the mutual respect that continues between the former partners, who were married from 2017 to 2020.

Their Love Story

Brooks and Katrín’s relationship first caught public attention in August 2021, when Laich was spotted cheering her on at the NOBULL CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin. His admiration for her strength and dedication was clear, as he praised the effort she put into her performance.

Since then, the pair have built a relationship rooted in shared discipline, positivity, and a deep passion for fitness and personal growth. Fans often describe them as one of the most inspiring couples to come out of the sports and wellness world.

A New Chapter for the Couple

With baby Emberly’s arrival, Brooks and Katrín have begun an exciting new chapter filled with joy and gratitude. Their heartfelt announcement, rich with love and meaning, has quickly become one of the most talked-about celebrity baby moments of October 2025.

The couple described their daughter as the greatest gift and a light that brightened their world. For Brooks and Katrín, this new journey into parenthood feels like their most beautiful victory yet.