Liz McClarnon and Peter Cho share first Christmas as parents after early baby arrival

Liz McClarnon and her husband Peter Cho have given fans a glimpse into their first Christmas as a family of three, a milestone reached after the Atomic Kitten singer welcomed a baby boy last month.

McClarnon, 44, announced the arrival following a years-long fertility journey that included eight IVF cycles and two miscarriages. She has described the birth as overwhelming and said the NHS staff at their hospital provided exceptional care during a moment that was at times "a bit scary" for the new parents. On Saturday, she and Cho shared a new Instagram snap of the trio in matching pyjamas in front of a Christmas tree, noting that they were wearing Alder Hey pyjamas and keeping their baby’s face private for now.

The couple first introduced their son to the world with a string of black-and-white photos last month, including a moment when Cho carried the newborn home in a baby carrier and McClarnon cradled her son just after birth. In one caption, the star explained that the photo set was meant to reflect what would have been the baby’s due date, then confirmed the date shift that comes with an early arrival. McClarnon wrote that the moment felt "overwhelming" and expressed gratitude for the medical team who helped ensure a safe delivery as the little one’s heart rate fluctuated during labor.

The new mother has been candid about the long road to their son, describing the journey as a rollercoaster shaped by infertility treatments and heartbreak. She wrote about the moment her waters broke at roughly 4 a.m., which led to a sequence of events that required swift action from clinicians. She recalled the early arrival and the surprising turn it took, noting that her wait for a child had finally culminated in a reality far different from the original plan. "Today was our little bun’s actual due date. (No, bun isn’t his name). I can’t believe he came so early, over ten days ago," she wrote in a later message, while praising the NHS staff who stayed calm and professional under pressure.

McClarnon and Cho’s journey to parenthood began soon after they met four years ago, with both partners acutely aware of her age at the time. The couple embarked on IVF early in their relationship and endured eight cycles over three years. The path was not easy: three failed embryo cycles in 2023, followed by two miscarriages in the year that followed, which took a toll on both physically and mentally. McClarnon has spoken publicly about the toll of the treatments, including times when she felt she was spiraling into a dark place and not wanting to let IVF become the defining identity of her life.

In May, the couple announced they were expecting after years of fertility struggles, sharing a clip that began with McClarnon on a park bench and pivoted to reveal a blossoming baby bump. She told fans that they had kept the pregnancy private for much of the journey, and that the news felt both miraculous and deserved of their quiet celebration after such difficult times. "We’ve waited a long time for this," she wrote in the clip, a sentiment that now resonates as they celebrate a first Christmas with their newborn.

The newborn, who was born earlier than planned, is already the centerpiece of the family’s holiday season. The baby wore a personalised cardigan reading "Baby McCho" in one family photo, a gentle reminder of the fusion of their surnames and the shared joy of parenthood. The couple has not released the baby’s name publicly, instead choosing to share moments that focus on the new family unit and the love surrounding their first Christmas as three.

Throughout the past year, McClarnon has used social media to document the highs and lows of IVF and the emotional landscapes that accompany fertility treatment. In one montage posted earlier this year, she mapped out the years of IVF procedures and the side effects of the medication, giving fans a candid look at the realities behind the dream of motherhood. The May pregnancy announcement signaled a new chapter—one marked by perseverance, support from medical professionals, and a growing family that now centers their lives around the holiday season and the celebration of their son.

As they step into their first Christmas as three, Liz McClarnon and Peter Cho appear to be embracing the everyday joys that come with parenthood, from small rituals like matching family pyjamas to the more profound milestones that inevitably accompany a welcoming of a newborn after a long and difficult journey. For fans regionally and online, the family’s ongoing updates provide a window into how resilience and patience can translate into a new kind of holiday magic, one that centers on gratitude for the NHS, the care of doctors and nurses, and the quiet happiness of a family growing together.