A mother is a shield that fights our unsaid battle before we even name it, and Nick Saban‘s daughter Kirsten has been experiencing that feeling since 2020. Look, Kirsten Saban is not just a proud daughter of the 7-time championship winner, who took Bama’s fate to another height, but she’s also the mother of a sweet baby boy. Kirsten takes pride in her motherhood, and now that it’s her big day and she’s celebrating it with her little bundle of joy, her son James.

Kristen shared an Instagram Story, where she is holding his hands while walking on the curb, showing a perfect bonding time between the two. She even wrote a heartwarming caption that reads, “Best Mother’s Day weekend with my little bestie,” with a sweet sound of Opening by Andrea Datzman playing in the background. Now, what can be a more perfect start to this beautiful day than some adrenaline-pumping workout session? James and Kirsten both did it at a trampoline park. Name a better way to begin the Mother’s Day weekend.

Since James’s arrival, Kristen has been completely devoted to motherhood. From cherishing quiet moments watching him sleep to sharing stories with ‘His Little Freckles’, their playful attempts at photos (often failing hilariously) perfectly capture their bond. A caption on one chaotic picture reads, “Pls take one pic with me,” while James’s apparent escape speaks volumes.

James means the world to Kristen Saban, whose journey to motherhood wasn’t easy. Recall the Alabama Supreme Court’s 8-1 ruling allowing three couples to sue a Mobile fertility clinic for destroying frozen embryos, legally classifying them as children. This overturned a lower court’s decision, sparking confusion and concern. Several hospitals, including UAB, temporarily halted IVF treatments due to legal uncertainty following this ruling, which established frozen embryos as children under state law. The ruling created widespread confusion and concern for families utilizing IVF and other fertility treatments.

Amid the legal chaos, Kristen was the one openly taking a stand for all those parents. She chose to express herself by posting a video of her son. The clip shows her young son planting a football, yelling “Roll Tide!” Kristen put up the entire thing on IG Story that read, “Alabama: tap in with the baby who wouldn’t be here without fertility treatment.” While she avoided mentioning his name, the child seems to be her son, James Nickolas Setas, born via IVF in 2020.

So, Kirsten Saban’s message was loud and clear—IVF helped her become a mom and let her experience this feeling of motherhood that she is embracing in her life now. Back in 2023, she even hit IG Story with an image of an IVF embryo dated 12/10/18 with a caption urging support for the IVF protection in Bama that reads, “Protect IVF in Alabama. This affects so many people trying to start a family physically, emotionally, and financially. I had my own experience with IVF six years ago.” So, James is a miracle child for Kristen, and she sure loves making his special days even more special.

Kristen Saban’s love for his toddler

Kristen Saban loves making big moments for her son, James. Last year, she shared an adorable Instagram video of James playing baseball with his grandparents, Nick Saban and Miss Terry. The caption simply read, “BASEBALL SZN,” perfectly capturing the fun.

This year, she celebrated James’s fifth birthday on April 27 with a memorable impromptu party. After his soccer game, Kristen surprised him and his friends with a field-side celebration. Her Instagram story showed the happy scene, captioned, “Post-soccer birthday celebration: James is officially five.” The celebrations didn’t end there…

Celebrating James’s 5th birthday, Kristen shared a heartwarming Instagram carousel showcasing his journey from newborn to the vibrant five-year-old he is today. Her caption perfectly captured the moment: “James Nickolas Setas, you are the joy of my life. Happy 5th birthday, big boy! There’s no one like you. ♥️.” Kristen’s strength and love as a mother shone through, especially during the pandemic’s challenges.

It’s clear why Kristen Saban excels at motherhood – she meticulously plans, cherishes every milestone, and ensures James always feels special.