A LITTLE GIRL, A MOMENT THEY WILL NEVER FORGET
Clint Stanaway and former The Block star Eliza Paschke have shared some beautiful news: their little girl has arrived.
The proud parents announced the birth in a joint Instagram post on November 8, revealing that they had named their daughter Stevie Rose Stanaway.
“💕 Stevie Rose Stanaway 💕,” they wrote.
“Our little girl has made her grand entrance. Mum is obsessed. Dad can’t stop crying.”
And it was the final line that made the announcement especially touching. In one of the photographs shared online, Clint appeared visibly emotional as he held Eliza’s hand while they welcomed their newborn daughter.
Stevie was born on Friday, November 6, with the families coming together to celebrate her arrival. For Clint, who had spoken openly about how much he wanted to become a father, the moment marked the beginning of a long-awaited new chapter.
THEIR FAMILY STORY IS DIFFERENT — BUT FULL OF LOVE
The arrival of Stevie is particularly meaningful because Clint and Eliza have chosen a family arrangement that looks different from the traditional model.
The pair are close friends who decided to have a child together through co-parenting. They have been open about their decision, making it clear that their daughter would grow up surrounded by love and support.
Clint first shared the news on his Nova breakfast radio show, Jase, Lauren & Clint, in June.
“I’m going to be having a baby with a really good friend of mine, her name’s Eliza, and we’re going to be using a co-parenting model to have this child,” he told his listeners.
He acknowledged that their family would look different, but insisted that one thing would never be missing.
“We’re going to have a different looking family, but a family that is not going to have any shortage of love in it.”
It was an announcement that showed just how much thought the two friends had put into the decision — and how excited they were to begin this journey together.
THE MOMENT CLINT REALISED HE WAS GOING TO BE A DAD
Even before Stevie was born, Clint had struggled to contain his emotions.
During the original radio announcement, he recalled attending the baby’s first ultrasound and admitted he had nearly passed out.
“It took my breath away, it really did,” he said, becoming emotional as he spoke about the experience.
“I can’t wait for you to meet my little boy or girl,” he told his co-hosts at the time.
Those words now carry an even deeper meaning. The little person he had been so eagerly waiting to meet is finally here, and his first public message as a father suggests the reality has been every bit as overwhelming as he imagined.
ELIZA’S LONG JOURNEY TO MOTHERHOOD
For Eliza, becoming a mum was something she had thought about for many years.
In June, when she announced her pregnancy, she shared that she was already 16 weeks along and feeling deeply grateful.
“Becoming a Mum is something I’ve always thought about and openly discussed,” she wrote.
Her journey towards that moment had not been a straightforward one.
In a deeply personal column for Nine.com.au in 2024, Eliza revealed that she had decided to freeze her eggs at just 32. At the time, she was single and had saved enough money for an overseas holiday. Instead, she chose to spend around $10,000 on preserving a future possibility of motherhood.
She later described the decision as one of the most empowering experiences of her life.
Six years after her first procedure, she went through egg freezing again. She openly admitted that she was still unsure whether she wanted children, but having that option gave her a sense of reassurance.
By June 2026, she was sharing the news that she was expecting a baby — a deeply personal milestone after years of considering what motherhood might look like for her.
THE FEARS SHE DIDN’T HIDE BEFORE STEVIE ARRIVED
In the days leading up to the birth, Eliza also spoke candidly about her anxiety surrounding childbirth.
She admitted she was “extraordinarily scared of the birthing” and joked that her thoughts could quickly spiral into worst-case scenarios.
“I’m a big catastrophiser,” she revealed.
But she was grateful that Clint had a more positive outlook.
“He ensures the cup stays topped up, because we don’t need two crazies spiralling,” she joked.
Her honesty offered a glimpse of the emotions behind the pregnancy announcements and carefully chosen photographs. Even with all the excitement, becoming a first-time mum came with fears that she was not afraid to acknowledge.
Now, with Stevie safely here, that anxious anticipation has given way to the joy of finally meeting her daughter.
A PROUD AUNT AND TWO FAMILIES CELEBRATING
Stevie’s arrival has also brought enormous happiness to the wider family.
Eliza’s twin sister, Liberty Paschke, who competed alongside her on The Block in 2023, shared her own emotional tribute after becoming an aunt.
“A new little love of my life has arrived 🥹 My niece Stevie Rose Stanaway 🩷,” she wrote, alongside photographs holding her newborn niece.
The announcement also attracted an outpouring of congratulations from friends and familiar faces.
The Block judge Shaynna Blaze, former contestants Steph and Gian, and Bec Judd were among those sharing their excitement.
According to reports, Clint’s parents had also returned from overseas just in time to meet their granddaughter, making the arrival an especially happy occasion for both sides of the family.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR CLINT, ELIZA AND LITTLE STEVIE
From Eliza’s long-held thoughts about motherhood to Clint’s emotional reaction at that first ultrasound, Stevie’s arrival represents a significant moment for both new parents.
Their decision to co-parent may not follow the path some people expect, but they have been clear about the kind of family they want to create — one built on friendship, commitment and an abundance of love.
And now, after months of anticipation, they have finally welcomed the little girl at the centre of it all.
Clint’s words said everything: “Dad can’t stop crying.”
Welcome to the world, Stevie Rose.