Jessica Batten kicked off her 2023 by announcing to her Instagram followers earlier Thursday that she was expecting her first child with Benjamin McGrath.
The Love Is Blind alum, 38, shared an adorable photo of herself cradling her little baby bump with her 36-year-old husband and doctor, lovingly standing behind her.
The TV personality, who ran away with Benjamin last year in August in an intimate courthouse ceremony, wrote in the caption to her post that they were both ‘excited and humbled’ to welcome baby number one together.
Baby on the way! Jessica Batten, 38, revealed on Instagram on Thursday that she is expecting her first child with husband Benjamin McGrath
The model, who starred in the first season of Netflix’s Love Is Blind, shared some adorable photos along with her baby announcement.
Jessica looked stunning in a chocolate brown velvet dress with three cutouts at the front for an elegant touch.
Her blonde locks were parted to the side and flowed effortlessly down her shoulders in sleek waves. A pair of trendy rhinestone earrings was added to accessorize her look.
The talented beauty flashed a happy smile as Benjamin, who wore a classic blue suit, also gently cradled his little baby bump in the blink of an eye.
In the caption, the reality star told her more than half a million fans, “New Years, even me, new mom!”
Excited! The reality star uploaded a series of photos which showed herself and her husband adorably cradling her little baby bump
“I send you the best wishes and blessings in 2023,” Jessica continued. “We are thrilled and honored to share that we will be welcoming our baby into the world and into our growing family in early June. Ah!!!’
Saying “yes” to her husband and doctor, the TV personality has also become stepmother to Benjamin’s two children, whom he shares with an ex.
In another photo from the photo series, her husband placed a gentle kiss on Jessica’s forehead as she tilted her head towards him, the last shot being a close-up of her bump.
The comments section was inundated with messages of congratulations and congratulations to the happy couple, including Benjamin himself who typed “Ahhh!! love you! You are the cutest little one [pregnant mother emoji].’
Comedian Whitney Cummings expressed her enthusiasm for the two lovebirds and simply wrote, “Yesssss!” while fellow Love Is Blind star Giannina Gibelli wrote: “Omggggg yayyyy congrats!!”
Summer baby: The Love Is Blind star expressed in the caption that she will welcome her first child later this year in June
Already a stepmother: After saying ‘yes’ to her husband and doctor, the TV personality has become stepmother to Benjamin’s two children, whom he shares from a previous relationship
Shortly after her engagement to Benjamin which took place in September 2021, Jessica opened up to People about becoming a mother to her two children.
“It’s been awesome and three for the price of one for me. I didn’t know it would be in my future, but I couldn’t imagine my life without them,” adding, “They are so special to me.”
The actress and model further explained to the publication that the experience was “a lot of sacrifice,” but ultimately, “so rewarding.”
Jessica also hinted at the time that she and Benjamin intended to grow their family, revealing, “We can’t wait to get started.”
The star explained that after “a brief engagement”, the two lovebirds will “definitely have children later”. Whatever it looks like to us, whatever God bless us.
Tie the knot: The happy duo said “yes” last year in August 2022 during an intimate ceremony at the Santa Barbara courthouse
Special plans: Jessica revealed to People in 2021 that she and Benjamin plan to grow their family, saying: ‘We can’t wait to get started’
During an interview with Brides Last Year in September where she opened up about her romantic wedding in Santa Barbara, Jessica revealed that she first met Benjamin, “…in Venice the night before closing time. from LA for COVID. It was really love at first sight, quite funny.
The media personality also explained the decision to elope, rather than marry in a lavish ceremony.
“Given the timing we’re looking at in terms of family planning, we’ve come to the conclusion that we’re going to run away in 2022 and make big plans for a celebration down the road,” she said.
Jessica said that on the wedding day, which had a total of four guests, she and Benjamin, “felt very present and relaxed, really able to enjoy every moment.”
The TV personality was previously engaged to Mark Cuevas, whom she met on the first season of Love Is Blind in 2020.
Previous relationship: Jessica was previously engaged to Mark Cuevas, whom she met on the first season of Love Is Blind
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