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Pat McAfee Welcomes Son Midas After 36-Hour NICU Stay

5/26/2026

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McAfee Welcomes Son

Pat McAfee and his wife Samantha welcomed son Midas Robert McAfee in a C-section on May 22, 2026.
He arrived at 10:42 PM weighing 6 lb 6 oz.
Samantha’s severe preeclampsia led to delivery at 36 weeks.
Midas spent 36 hours in the NICU where doctors used CPAP, a feeding tube, and a heated pod.
After his NICU release, the family celebrated his return and explained that Midas reflects McAfee’s wish and Robert honors Samantha’s late father.

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Samantha IVF Success

After losing both fallopian tubes, Samantha announced in November 2025 that the couple would pursue IVF.
The IVF process resulted in the birth of daughter Mackenzie in May 2023 and son Midas in May 2026.
NFL players JJ Watt and Maxx Crosby, along with reporters Ian Rapoport, Adam Schefter, and the Indianapolis Colts, posted congratulatory messages, showing the football community’s supportive response.

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McAfee Welcomes Son

Pat McAfee and his wife Samantha welcomed son Midas Robert McAfee in a C-section on May 22, 2026.
He arrived at 10:42 PM weighing 6 lb 6 oz.
Samantha’s severe preeclampsia led to delivery at 36 weeks.
Midas spent 36 hours in the NICU where doctors used CPAP, a feeding tube, and a heated pod.
After his NICU release, the family celebrated his return and explained that Midas reflects McAfee’s wish and Robert honors Samantha’s late father.

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