Libby has always been open about her pregnancy struggles as well as the difficulties of motherhood.
“I don’t think anything can prepare you for the rollercoaster ride of parenthood,” she told Body And Soul in 2020 before getting candid about her struggle with postnatal depression.
"There is something about sleep deprivation that is cruel and lonely. There is something about your own personal expectations of yourself and your performance as the mother you imagined you would be which can be cruel and punishing.”
However, the birth of her youngest, Alfie, differed... Libby found that she had a greater capacity to enjoy every moment of being a mum.
Six weeks after he was born, she shared an emotional post on social media, revealing that she had been crying about the fleeting nature of motherhood.
"Six weeks with our Alfie. He's really 'waking up', he's smiling and getting stronger. It's beautiful and delicious and I'm loving every minute, but also sad that our squishy, newborn cuddles will soon be a thing of the past," she wrote.
Libby's experience as a mother to a newborn was very different with Alfie. "I'm not entirely clear why I feel this way this time," she wrote.
"Maybe it's experience, maybe it's because he's my last, maybe it's because I meditate, or maybe because it's because I'm on medication. More than likely it's the combo effect of it all, but I'm so glad I made it here."
Much like all parents, the swimming icon has endured the highs and the lows of being a parent, which is no easy job!
Libby is slowly learning to manage life as a mother of four and is determined to help her kids grow and thrive.
Keep scrolling for Libby Trickett's sweetest family moments...
In March 2024 Libby travelled with Alfie for a work trip. "Travelling for four out of the last five weeks has been..a lot," she wrote in her Instagram post.
Though she was appreciative of the opportunity, she decided upon her return that she wanted to remain at home for a while.
"That’s not to say that I won’t do this kind of travel in the future, but when I do, it will be absolutely the right reasons, and I’ll feel strong in doing it."
On February 23, 2024, Edwina, who is affectionately referred to as Eddie, celebrated her sixth birthday.
"One of the coolest people I know is our little Dween. Kind, funny, able to articulate her emotions so beautifully. FEELS everything. She’s also one of the most resilient people I know," Libby wrote in an Instagram post.
"We love our loose unit. It’s such a privilege to watch her grow."
In February 2024, Libby shared this hilarious photo of little Alfie set up with headphones and a microphone.
"Honestly, just about everyone has a podcast these days 😂," she joked in the caption.
"Our big three into full-time kindy/school," Libby wrote in an Instagram post in January 2024.
With all three girls away during the day, she and Alfie remain the only two at home! "It’s going to be so quiet," she wrote.
"Feels like one of those moments which is a big shift for our family."
Libby's youngest daughter, Bronte, celebrated her fourth birthday on November 7, 2023. The swimmer shared a post to Instagram, affectionately referring to her as Bunty.
"She is fierce, determined and totally independent. She has a mild obsession with scissors which is mildly concerning," she penned.
"She is hilarious and kind and generous and a tad too rough with Alfie, but she is an absolute force to be reckoned with. Her name means thunder and she has thundered into our lives from the moment she was born!"
Alfie is growing up so fast!
Libby's eldest, Poppy, celebrated her eighth birthday on August 31, 2023. Libby revealed that Poppy's birthday is always an emotional time as it makes her think about how far she and the family have come.
"There’s no doubt in my mind that she has made me the best version of myself. The first year with her, broke me down and every year since, together we have grown and evolved and built the people we are today," she captioned the Instagram post.
"You continue to be one of the best people I know."
What a lovely family!
Sibling love. These photos melted our hearts!
On April 7, 2023, Libby and Luke celebrated 16 years of marriage, sharing insights into their adorable love story.
"20 years ago, I asked this boy to be my boyfriend at my 18th birthday party. We had flirted for 6 months on MSN Messenger and I finally stopped waiting for him to ask me out!" she wrote.
"I do consider myself lucky to have found someone so willing to grow and evolve with me, even when it’s hard because I know that is rare."