Louis Tomlinson Baby News: One Direction Star Posts Adorable Pic With Son Freddie

Louis Tomlinson surprised the world when he announced that he's becoming a father. Now that he's officially a first time father, the One Direction star is sharing snaps of his adorable 4-week -old son, Freddie Reign.

Simply captioned, "Lad and Dad," Tomlinson is featured shirtless - exposing all of his tattoos - as he cradles baby Freddie in his arms.

 Lad and Dad

A photo posted by Louis Tomlinson (@louist91) on Feb 19, 2016 at 2:17pm PST

Louis Tomlinson and Briana Jungwirth first welcomed Freddie Reign Tomlinson on January 21 in Los Angeles, with Louis making the announcement on Twitter.

I'm pleased to say my baby son was born yesterday :) He is healthy and pretty amazing :) I'm very happy!! — Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) January 23, 2016

Although these aren't the first photos Louis Tomlinson has shared on social media with respect to his son, it seems as though the sweet photo has left One Directioners with awe.

A photo posted by Louis Tomlinson (@louist91) on Jan 27, 2016 at 7:54pm PST

In fact, many fans took it to Twitter to express their sentiments on Tomlinson's recent Instagram post. Check them out below!

I'm so happy Louis is sharing pictures of Freddie with us! He really doesn't have to but THANK YOU @Louis_Tomlinson. — 1DStalker (@1DStalker) February 19, 2016

I honestly didn't think Louis would post any pictures of him and Freddie but I'm so happy that he's sharing his journey with us

— robyn (@ughhhnjh) February 19, 2016

LAD AND DAD THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME CRY LOUIS WILLIAM TOMLINSON I LOVE YOU A LOT SO HAVE A GREAT BREAK — BRENT RTED ME (@Brentsmahone) February 19, 2016

Louis Tomlinson shares possibly THE cutest pic ever of him cuddling baby son Freddie https://t.co/mAAcfCChCm pic.twitter.com/5pJSVInmbn

— Sugarscape (@sugarscape) February 20, 2016

"Louis is happy and very excited about becoming a dad and he thinks Briana will be an amazing mother," a mutual friend of the couple told People. "It was a surprise at first, but he and Briana are very, very close friends and this has brought them even closer."