TV star Michelle Ackerley revealed that she was expecting her first child last month while live on air on Morning Live. The mum-to-be has now announced her unborn baby’s gender
Pregnant Morning Live star Michelle Ackerley has shared her “miracle” baby’s gender. The TV personality announced that she was expecting her first baby while live on air last month.
The 40-year-old has now said that she is expecting to have a little girl this October. She and her husband Ben Ryan have described their future daughter as a “miracle”.
Michelle has been open in the past about her fertility struggles and being diagnosed with endometriosis. Endometriosis is when tissues similar to the lining of the womb grow on the outside of it causing inflammation and pain which can also cause issues with fertility.
Michelle told Hello!: “I’m expecting a little girl in October and it feels very special. When I found out I was pregnant, I told my husband, and he said this is a baby miracle.”
Speaking about her struggles with endometriosis while also announcing her pregnancy, Michelle wrote on her Instagram page: “I can’t believe it’s nearly been a year since getting married and I honestly didn’t think 12months on that I’d be writing a post sharing that I’m pregnant….
“I know this kind of news can be difficult to read for some so I understand if you would rather scroll past on this. I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences.
“Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women’s health can really make a difference. Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental & physical impact they can have.
“It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can’t quite believe it.
“And so in October, the start of a new chapter begins for @benryan7s and I, albeit with nervous and cautious excitement.” Ben and Michelle have a 13-year age gap and had been dating for years before they got engaged in 2023.
They then went on to tie the knot in 2024 where Michelle looked stunning in a silky halter-neck gown. Ben is best known for being a former rugby star and coaching the Fiji National rugby team when he helped them win a gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Michelle has risen to fame over the years for her impressive TV career. Her most recent roles include hosting Morning Live as well as previously working on The One Show, World’s Strongest Man and Watchdog.
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