Jess Redden says she feels 'more anxious' on second pregnancy after miscarriage
The wife of rugby player Rob Kearney has told of her anxiety of being pregnant a second time as she opens up about miscarriage.
Jess Redden announced earlier this week that she is expecting her second child with the retired rugby player. The couple are parents to toddler son, Bobby.
But the pharmacist admitted she feels "more anxious" during this pregnancy than her last after suffering an early miscarriage. Redden, who welcomed firstborn Bobby in August 2023, opened up about her loss during an Instagram Q&A with her followers.
"This pregnancy has been so different mentally," she began.
"I'm definitely more anxious, even though I was so anxious with [Bobby], this time it's even worse, maybe because you know how precious they are or having experienced early loss before this one, but having Bobby is a blessing because it keeps my mind busy."
The pharmacist said she suffered "awful nausea" in her first trimester, which she didn't experience with her first pregnancy. She also shared that she is suffering from an Overactive Bladder, despite having pelvic floor treatments last year.
"But my gosh are they worth every weird and wonderful change that happens to our bodies," she said.
Redden also said that the couple will not be finding out their babies' sex.
"I found out for Bobby and managed to keep it from Rob for months, because he wanted a surprise, until I saw a dad and his baby son in matching swim shorts and burst into tears. So, this time we aren't finding out because I don't trust myself not to let it slip again!"
Jess is currently 20 weeks' pregnant, with the couple expecting the arrival of their bundle of joy around Halloween.
Earlier this week, Jess captioned a photo, which showed her holding their firstborn Bobby above her growing bump.
"One more reason to believe in magic, a little more love is on the way," she wrote.
Rob told Ireland AM earlier this week that he is "very excited" to become a father again.
"It's great, we are very excited. Little Bobby is going to be a big brother. He doesn't know too much of it yet, his world is going to be turned upside down for a few weeks but he will be fine."
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