Pat McAfee Says Wife Had Emergency C-Section to Deliver 2nd Child
Midas Robert McAfee was born by emergency C-section and spent about 36 hours in the neonatal intensive care unit, Pat McAfee said.
- Sports personality Pat McAfee and wife Samantha welcomed son Midas Robert McAfee via emergency C-section in May 2026, with the newborn spending roughly 36 hours in the NICU before being released.
- The McAfees' journey to a second child followed years of fertility challenges and two previous miscarriages, with the couple announcing in November 2025 they were expecting after relying on IVF to conceive.
- Pat described his newborn as "a dawg and a fighter," while Midas's middle name, Robert, honors Samantha's late father Bob, whom Pat said "will now live on forever thru Mighty Midas."
- The family prepared to bring Midas home to meet his 3-year-old sister Mackenzie, with Pat writing via X that grandparents had been "doing a PHENOMENAL job" keeping her informed during the hospital stay.
- As an ESPN analyst, host of The Pat McAfee Show, and WWE commentator, Pat now balances his expansive media presence with fatherhood, while Samantha's advocacy through Fur The Brand shaped the family's values.
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Pat McAfee Welcomes Son into World After Scary Birth
IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Pat McAfee has become a dad for a second time after his wife had an emergency C-Section amid a high-risk pregnancy. Welcoming Midas Please help @MrsMcAfeeShow, Mackenzie, and I welcome Midas Robert McAfee to our family.. Due to Samantha having a high risk pregnancy and severe preeclampsia, the decision was made to have an emergency C-Section on Friday night. Baby boy officially entered the world on May 22nd… pic…
Pat McAfee Reveals Emotional Details Behind Son Midas’ Birth
Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA A joyful family announcement quickly turned emotional after Pat McAfee revealed the frightening circumstances surrounding the birth of his newborn son. The former NFL punter and sports personality shared a deeply personal message with fans, explaining how an emergency delivery, a NICU stay, and a difficult recovery transformed what should have been a routine celebration into an unforgettable family experie…
Pat McAfee’s Family Guide: Meet His Wife and Their 2 Children Mackenzie and Midas
Mega sports personality Pat McAfee seems to be everywhere all at once. The former Indianapolis Colts punter now serves as an analyst for ESPN, while also hosting his own show, The Pat McAfee Show, and consistently finding his way to WWE events as a commentator — who occasionally participates in the matches. On top of all that, he’s a family man. McAfee is married to Samantha McAfee, and the two share a daughter, Mackenzie. Sports Personality Pat…
"A Bit Scary": Pat McAfee Breaks Silence After Newborn Son Was Moved to Intensive Care
The McAfee family welcomed their second baby, Midas Robert, into the world on May 22, 2026. While the family is overflowing with joy, the journey to this moment was far from easy. Just like his older sister, Midas was too eager to meet his family and was born before his due date. “Since he came into the world at 36 Weeks (40 is full term), he had to develop his lungs more, get fluid out of him, & adjust to life outside of Sam’s stomach. So, he w…
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