April 16th 2024.
Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are excitedly awaiting the arrival of their first child together in just a few months. The couple, who have been happily married since 2019, shared the news with their fans on Instagram, along with a photo showing off Cherelle's growing baby bump and some sonogram images.
"We can't believe that in less than three months, we'll get to meet our little bundle of joy! #BabyGrinerComingSoon #July2024," they wrote in the caption.
This is a big milestone for the Griners, who first met at Baylor University ten years ago and tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in 2019. Cherelle has been a strong advocate for her partner, standing by her side during her detainment in Russia for drug charges. After 10 long months, Brittney was finally freed on December 8, 2022.
"When she was finally released, I couldn't hold back the tears of joy," Cherelle shared with People. "It was such a relief to finally have her back and be able to exhale after all that time."
Brittney has always been open about her love for Cherelle, recalling the day they first met at Baylor in 2009 when Cherelle playfully accused her of taking her milkshake. "I was immediately blown away by her beauty, and I knew she was the one for me," Brittney wrote in a heartfelt anniversary post in 2020.
Even though they were separated during Brittney's detainment, Cherelle continued to support her from afar, including celebrating her graduation from law school in May 2022. Despite not being able to attend in person, Brittney was there in spirit and cheering her on.
Throughout the ordeal, Brittney made it clear that she did not want Cherelle to risk her safety by traveling to Russia to see her. "She wrote me a letter and said, 'Babe, I know you want to come down here right now, but don't do it just yet,'" Cherelle shared on Good Morning America. "I won't go down there until she's back... Every day counts for me to be strong, alert, and attentive to ensure that she comes back home."
After a heartfelt interview on GMA, Cherelle was able to connect with President Joe Biden, who ultimately helped secure Brittney's release. It took seven long months, but she was finally able to bring her wife home.
"After nine months of going through one of the darkest times of my life, I'm overwhelmed with emotions today. But my biggest emotion is sincere gratitude towards President Biden and his administration," Cherelle said during a press conference.
Now, as they prepare to welcome their first child, the Griners are looking forward to a brighter and happier future together. It's been a tough journey, but their love and support for each other has only grown stronger.
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