Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom announce arrival of second child

Former AFLW player Moana Hope and partner Isabella Carlstrom have revealed the special meaning behind their newborn son’s name.

Former AFLW star Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom have welcome their second child. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom have welcomed their “little king” named Ahi Joseph Carlstrom.

Former AFLW player Hope delivered the healthy baby boy at the weekend after 24 hours of labour.

The couple welcomed their first child in November 2020, with Carlstrom giving birth to daughter Svea.

“Our family is complete and we are so in love with him,’’ Hope said.

Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom with their son. Picture: Supplied

Ahi Joseph Carlstrom. Picture: Supplied

“Luckiest family in the world. It was a very long 24 hours of labour with lots of challenges and exhaustion I’ve never experienced.

Weighing in at 3.965kg and standing 52cm, our little king has arrived.”

Carlstrom said: “Such a surreal experience to be able to share this journey with Mo and to be able to relate to each other in this way is so special and not to mention she has given us the most beautiful little boy. I’m so proud of her.”

Both babies were conceived with the help of Monash IVF and the same donor.

Hope and Carlstrom, who married in 2019, posted their joy on Sunday night with a glimpse of their baby. Ahi means fire in Maori.

“Oh how wonderful life is now that you are in the world,’’ Hope wrote. “We are so in love.”

Carlstrom wrote: “Thank you for choosing us. I love you my darling.”

Hope, who has starred in Australian Survivor All-Stars and played for Collingwood and North Melbourne, always said she wanted to carry one of their children.

She was one of 14 children and cares for her sister Vinny.

When Svea arrived, meaning mother of Sweden who is a viking warrior, Hope and Carlstrom said their hearts were full.

Moana Hope goes into labour

Moana Hope with daughter Svea as she goes into labour

Carlstrom said they were meant to be parents.

“I just think we have so much love to give,’’ she said.

“We want to be everything that we are – which is open, loving, accepting, encouraging. And there’s no limit to what you can achieve regardless if it’s a boy or girl.”