The photo Abigail Anderson Berard shared features her newborn son Bennett’s small hand gripping tightly around her finger, beautifully capturing the tender bond between mother and child. This heartwarming snapshot has quickly become a favorite among her followers, who were eagerly awaiting news about the baby.

Abigail first revealed her pregnancy in late July with a humorous and personal Instagram post. She acknowledged Taylor Swift as her best friend by quoting lyrics from Swift’s album, The Tortured Poet’s Department. Abigail showcased her baby bump while enjoying Cheez-Its, captioning the post, “I’m having his babyyyy… 💙,” reflecting her excitement about the new family member.

Before Taylor Swift‘s rise to stardom, Abigail Anderson Berard was already a notable figure in the Swiftie fanbase. The two met on the first day of high school and became best friends almost immediately. Taylor Swift has often spoken about their deep friendship in interviews. On The Oprah Winfrey Show, Swift reminisced about their first meeting: “I have a lot of friends who do what I do, whether they’re actresses or singers. But my best friend, Abigail, and I met when I was 15. On the first day of freshman year, we sat next to each other in English class.”

Swift’s music has also been influenced by her relationship with Abigail. The song Fifteen from her 2008 album Fearless was inspired by their high school experiences, with Abigail being depicted as a red-haired girl sitting beside Taylor in class who shared many trials and joys with her.