Amanda Byram, 51, gives birth to second 'miracle baby after surprise labour
Amanda Byram has revealed she's welcomed her second child after a 'wonderfully low key pregnancy' was interrupted when her 'waters broke a month early'.
TV host Amanda Byram has joyfully announced the arrival of her second child. The 51 year old presenter experienced an unexpected labour on Valentine's Day and took to Instagram to share the delightful news with her fans, posting an adorable photo of her newborn with a heartfelt caption.
She wrote: "And just like that, we are four... Introducing the most wonderful, gentle, soul, Jett Indy Byram Okines. Jett's recent arrival was quite the surprise - as my wonderfully low key pregnancy was suddenly interrupted when my waters broke a month early... and 36 hours later, my second little man powered into our lives like he had been here forever! ! ".
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Byram continued to express her gratitude: "We know that we are beyond lucky to have a second miracle in our lives, and feel so grateful to all the magnificent doctors and nurses who aided us in our IVF journey."
She reflected on the challenges faced during the process: "It was long, exhausting, and utterly devastating at times, but I wouldn't change a single thing given that it all led me here to my two incredible boys... one my heart and the other my soul. I hope sharing this can be a source of inspiration for those parents in-waiting... I know the odds are against us but it can happen! ! ".
The Total Wipeout star's followers flooded the comments section with messages of congratulations, including fellow TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher who joined the chorus of well-wishers, commenting: "Oh my. Congratulations to you all, simply gorgeous news! So much love xxx", reports the Mirror.
Natalie Appleton added her congratulations, writing: "Wow how wonderful congratulations to you all! ! xxxx," while Lisa Faulkner expressed her well-wishes, saying: "Such fantastic news. Congratulations," accompanied by four red love heart emojis. In 2021, Amanda and her husband Julian Okines welcomed their first child, Phoenix, after keeping the pregnancy private.
Amanda Byram shared the sweet news on Instagram
At the time, Amanda, 48, expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of love and support, saying: "Phoenix, Julian and I just wanted to say the most incredible THANK YOU to everyone for your gorgeous messages we are so overwhelmed and feeling the love."
She acknowledged the challenges of responding to every message on little sleep but assured that they had read each one and shed happy tears over them. Reflecting on parenthood, Amanda realized that now their son had arrived, they had "never been more ready" to be his parents.
She praised her husband, saying: "My heart bursts with love for you [Julian]. You have been my solid rock over these years, encouraging me to hang in and keep going."
Amanda credited Julian's unwavering positivity for helping them through difficult times, including previous miscarriages, which they had kept private initially.
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