Popsugar Parenting Rainbow Baby NHL's Erik Karlsson and His Wife Melinda Welcome a Baby Girl This Hockey Player's Note to His Wife After the Birth of Their Rainbow Baby Is So Pure 4 October 2019 by Perri Konecky View this post on Instagram To my beautiful wife for doing everything in her power to bring our beautiful little baby girl in to this world, never have I met a more determined or stronger person than you. It hasn’t been easy but after the rain finally our little rainbow arrived. Love you both more than I could ever imagine. A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Oct 3, 2019 at 6:16pm PDT Erik Karlsson and his wife Melinda have so much to be excited about. On Oct. 3, the NHL player shared the news that over a year after losing their stillborn son, they welcomed a baby girl. "To my beautiful wife for doing everything in her power to bring our beautiful little baby girl in to this world, never have I met a more determined or stronger person than you. It hasn't been easy but after the rain finally our little rainbow arrived. Love you both more than I could ever imagine," Erik wrote on Instagram alongside a selfie from the hospital. In March of last year, Erik and Melinda lost their son a month before he was due. They shared a photo of his footprints with an emotional message on Instagram a few days after experiencing the stillbirth. "At this extremely difficult time it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel but we know one day we'll get there. We would like to thank everyone for the love and support we have received and also for respecting our privacy and the process we need to go through now," he wrote. "We feel very lucky to be Axels parents. Even though he was stillborn, we know we will hold him again one day under different circumstances and the joy he gave us will be with us forever." The 29-year-old new dad is a defenceman for the San Jose Sharks, and while he missed the first game of the season for a "personal matter" (presumably the birth of his daughter), Erik is back in the lineup for Friday night's game. Congratulations to the new parents! Ahead, see Erik and Melinda's birth announcement, as well as some cute photos of the happy couple. Erik Karlsson and His Wife's Birth Announcement View this post on Instagram To my beautiful wife for doing everything in her power to bring our beautiful little baby girl in to this world, never have I met a more determined or stronger person than you. It hasn’t been easy but after the rain finally our little rainbow arrived. Love you both more than I could ever imagine. A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Oct 3, 2019 at 6:16pm PDT 1 / 11 Cute Photos of Erik Karlsson and His Wife Melinda View this post on Instagram That winning feeling, and its all because of you. Happy valentines my love. A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Feb 14, 2019 at 12:44pm PST 2 / 11 View this post on Instagram Very excited to finally launch the first can’t dim my light clothing line. This is something we’ve been passionate for a very long time. All profits will go towards anti bullying initiatives in partnership with @ptbmca get yours at www.cantdimmylight.com A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Dec 19, 2018 at 12:38pm PST 3 / 11 View this post on Instagram A big happy birthday to the best person I know. You’re my rock.❤️ A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Nov 22, 2018 at 12:10pm PST 4 / 11 View this post on Instagram Just me and my little family.:) #dadhat A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Feb 19, 2018 at 11:09am PST 5 / 11 View this post on Instagram Lady boss #Halloween A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Oct 31, 2017 at 4:30pm PDT 6 / 11 View this post on Instagram First time attending a wedding as husband & wife. Feels amazing. Congrats meg and jade. #thenewchisletts A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Aug 25, 2017 at 5:10pm PDT 7 / 11 View this post on Instagram Morning walk with wifey. ❤️#honeymoon A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Aug 17, 2017 at 2:05pm PDT 8 / 11 View this post on Instagram Wedding #5 it's been a blast but we saved the best for last. ;) A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Jul 29, 2017 at 12:11pm PDT 9 / 11 View this post on Instagram Amazing time up in Ö-Vik. Wedding season #4 #meetthehedmans A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Jul 23, 2017 at 9:45am PDT 10 / 11 View this post on Instagram Wedding season #2 #versacemansion #soonitsus❤️ A post shared by Erik Karlsson (@erikkarlsson65) on Jul 8, 2017 at 4:48pm PDT 11 / 11 Rainbow BabyParentingAthletesSportsCelebrity FamiliesPregnancy