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Avril Lavigne has officially become a mother after surprising fans with the news that she welcomed her first child, a baby girl.

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The 42-year-old singer shared the joyful announcement on Instagram on Friday with a carousel of intimate, black-and-white photos, embracing her signature rebellious attitude even in motherhood with the caption, Our Mini F Princess has arrived 🎀👑🍼🩷.”

The announcement photos offered fans a tender glimpse into her new life as a mom, featuring a shot of Lavigne and her partner holding their newborn s tiny hand alongside another image of the singer cradling her infant in a playful cheetah-print onesie and matching bow.

True to form, Lavigne included a subtle nod to her iconic early-2000s roots by sharing a snapshot of classic checkered Vans sneakers, showing two adult-sized pairs resting alongside a miniature, baby-sized set on a skateboard, in a picture-perfect homage to her Sk8er Boi days.

Lavigne has proven skilled at keeping her personal