Shannon Miller Welcomes Son John Rocco

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It’s a boy — perhaps future member of Team U.S.A.? — for Shannon Miller! The former Olympic gymnast and husband John Falconetti welcomed a son, John Rocco Falconetti, at 6:46 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28th.

“Home with our new baby! 7 lbs., 11 oz of cuteness!,” Shannon Tweeted Friday afternoon.

“There is nothing that compares to seeing your child for the first time…hearing him cry and holding him in our arms,” she told Inside Gymnastics. “We feel so blessed and are excited to begin this new adventure!”

Shannon, 32, who is the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history, announced the pregnancy in May. Her due date was November 5th.

Thanks to CBB readers Victoria and Tina.

Comments

Congrats on your new arrival.. Enjoy your new blessing!

- julie on October 30th, 2009

congrats to the happy new family love the name

- Courtney on October 30th, 2009

Haha, Madonna’s son is Rocco John. Not that it means anything Congrats to them!

- Natasha on October 31st, 2009

I heard this yesterday via IG…. Congratulations to Shannon and her husband, John! I am so happy for them!

- Marissa on October 31st, 2009

Natasha i was thinking the same – madonna’s Rocco John lol.

- chase on October 31st, 2009

congrats to Shannon! used to love watching her do gymnastics. cant believe she’s a mom now. can’t wait to see her little bundle of joy.

- Mary on October 31st, 2009

nice name. reminds me of Madonna and Laura Wright, her husbands name is John and her sons name is John

- Tina. on November 1st, 2009

Congratulations from Edmond, OK (a block or two north of Shannon’s childhood home).

- Diane on November 1st, 2009

Congratulations Shannon!!!

- Miller Fan on November 6th, 2009