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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Baby joy! Sydney golden couple Bobby Oatley and Xanthe Wetzler announce they're expecting their first child with cheeky photoshoot
Sydney 's social scene has a new reason to celebrate, with beloved It-couple Bobby Oatley and Xanthe Wetzler announcing they're expecting their first baby. The glamorous pair, known for their high-profile connections, shared the happy news in a playful black and white photobooth strip uploaded to Instagram this week. The candid series featured a loved-up Bobby cradling Xanthe's growing baby bump and the creative director beaming with pride as she posed with sunglasses and a cheeky grin. In the caption, Xanthe, 33, added a heartfelt message for others on their fertility journey: 'Thinking of anyone who may still be on their journey ❤️.' The announcement sent fans and friends into a frenzy, with hundreds flooding the comments with messages of love and excitement. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Fashion stylist Jess Pecoraro left a row of red heart emojis, while Kate Bond added: '❤️❤️❤️.' Lara Worthington's ex best friend Hermione Underwood declared: 'Pic 3 is the one' before following up with: 'Can't wait to do life with you little one ✨.' Ex reality star-turned-real estate agent Thomas Popple wrote: 'The best!! Congratulations guys xx.' Meanwhile, model and mum Bambi Northwood-Blyth gushed: 'The coolest of them all. Love you both so much. Mum and dad ❤️.' 'Oh my goodness congratulations to you both!' another person commented. 'Yayyayayy too excited for baby bobs!' one added. The baby news comes more than three years after Bobby and Xanthe tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in February 2021. Bobby, 35, is the grandson of late winemaking and sailing legend Bob Oatley. His family famously owns the Hamilton Island resort and the iconic Wild Oats XI yacht. Xanthe, a creative powerhouse, is a staple on the Sydney society scene. The couple are well-connected in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, counting pilates queen Bernadette Fahey, interior designer Tamsin Johnson, and Melbourne style identity Patch Garnaut as close friends. While Xanthe has yet to reveal her exact due date, her visible bump and third-trimester glow suggest the pair won't be waiting long to welcome their new arrival.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queer Couple Dreamed of Starting a Family. After 3 Heartbreaking Pregnancy Loses, They're Trying Something New (Exclusive)
Kristin and Melanie started off as coworkers and later found an undeniable connection The two, now married six years, have spent the last four years on a journey to start their family, with the help of a friend who has agreed to be their donor Kristin tells PEOPLE about walking this journey with her wife, the decision to crowdfund the next step and what their hopes are for sharing their storyA couple who found love unexpectedly are ready to start the next chapter of their happy ending. Kristin and wife Melanie met while working together and hit it off quickly. Neither had been in a same-sex relationship before, but decided to take a chance when they realized how strong their connection had become. "As our relationship got deeper, we realized we were sort of at a crossroads. I never would have thought my life would have went this way, but we decided it was something that felt really good and exciting," Kristin tells PEOPLE. "We both decided to say yes to love and be open to whatever could come our way. It was such a beautiful beginning to the relationship, just one of the happiest times in our lives." The couple fell in love and eventually decided to marry. With excited discussion of the future came the subject of growing their family, which they both knew would be a complex journey. They tied the knot six years ago, but started their fertility journey in 2021. "We put if off a few years. We wanted to get more established in our careers and buy a house, check off some of those bucket list items first," Kristin says. "Then in 2021, we started joking with our friend about being our sperm donor. He said, 'No, I would seriously consider that.' " Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Having that possibility on the table made the conversation less hypothetical and more rooted in what their reality could be. "We had so many deep, connecting conversations, with each other and with our friend. We kind of really fleshed out what that sort of family structure would look like and what his role in our child's life would be. It was important to us to have a donor who would provide that connection to the biological for our child. We live in a small, semi-conservative town, so we're creating a unique family that you wouldn't see too many examples of around here." As the discussions progressed, Kristin and Melanie confirmed their donor was in alignment with their vision. Their only hesitation were their concerns for his future. "He didn't have a partner at that time and we were like, 'We know you want to meet someone. How do you think that person will fit into the equation?' Luckily, he ended up meeting the best girl and she's totally accepted our journey and become a huge part of it. We just feel really lucky that we've connected with these two," she shares. Kristin and Melanie came to the decision that Kristin would carry their baby. From fall 2021 through spring 2022, she underwent fertility testing to ensure that her body was primed for the process. "We were a little bit blown away at how invasive the process was, but we understood. And of course, none of this was covered by insurance, but we didn't let that deter us. We saved for this process and knew what to expect," she says. With a bill of good health, Kristin was cleared, with plans to start with intrauterine inseminations (IUI). They experienced success early on, but it ended in a chemical pregnancy. "That triggered another level of testing and everything just kept coming back normal. But the IUIs just weren't working, and our doctor didn't really have an answer," she explains. Doing research within their own community, it was suggested that they try at-home insemination with a fresh donation. "Our donor and his partner were on board, so we tried three or four rounds of that. Two of those times worked, but they both ended in pretty early miscarriages," Kristin shares. "After the third pregnancy loss, I approached my nurse practitioner, and she was basically like, 'Yeah, you're gonna want to just do IVF,' " Kristin says. "There are so many more variables you can control for in that process. You can do genetic testing of embryos. But we'd been really hesitant to the IVF process, even though the possibility was always in the back of our minds." The decision was emotional for the couple. "The middle of last year, we were kind of recovering from pretty sad pregnancy losses and trying to gather our courage and feelings and take stock of where we were at." "It has felt lonely at times and totally devastating. We've really had to rely on each other and we've always kind of had a motto of, 'We're stronger and better together.' This process has really tested that, with us each grieving in our own separate ways while also trying to support the grieving partner in her process," Kristin says. "It's been vulnerable and scary, especially when so many other people around us are able to grow their families in more conventional ways, even when using assisted reproduction. It definitely brings up feelings of jealousy, loss, resentment. So we've really had to work through that together as a couple." Looking at the decision from all sides, they decided to move forward with IVF. Of course, the decision isn't an easy one. After having spent more than $10,000 on IUI, sperm banking, various testing and more, the decision came with more than $30,000 in out-of-pocket costs. However, "We decided that we were committed to this idea of creating a family, rooted in love and connection and hope and positivity," Kristin explains. "I think the intention with which we're going into this makes us both feel so much more prepared and connected for the process of motherhood. We've spent so much time over the last three or four years thinking about what kind of mothers we want to be, what kind of family we want to create," Kristin says. "We've discussed our values and what we want to provide as an ideological foundation for our family. This process has really solidified our commitment to each other, to our marriage and to the process of becoming moms together. I feel like it's really strengthened us and made us even more certain that what we're doing is the right decision for us." Kristin and Melanie began vetting fertility clinics and found one that made them feel comfortable on an individual level and as a LGBTQ couple. Next up is some more testing for both Kristin and their donor ahead of a tentative egg retrieval this summer. The couple has found "solace" in seeing others share their journey in depth on social media, and while that isn't their chosen avenue, they hope sharing their story via GoFundMe will bring the realities of their journey to an audience that can feel seen in their own journeys. "It's super vulnerable. Talking about finances publicly is really scary and not something we took lightly. We had several friends and family members saying to us that they'd love to help in whatever way they could. We realized for some, that might be financial, but sharing our story was also important," Kristin explains. "We're doing this out of a want and a desire to create life and love and bring this beautiful, already so wanted person, into the world. We are really grateful for a platform that everybody we love can access," she adds. "It's been so positive and given people insight into what we are going through. We also wanted to have this message of hope for our future child, to be able to say to them, 'Look how many people supported you and already wanted you here.' All these people are waiting in the wings with love and encouragement and excitement before they're even here." Queer couples face many challenges in starting their families, but Kristin and Melanie hope that their story proves that making these family dreams come true can happen with love and support to see it through. "Our family is here," Kristin adds. "Our family has just as much a right to be here as any other family, and if we can share our story and our journey to normalize it for others who are maybe at the very beginning of their journey or wondering, 'Should we do it? Should we not?' " She continues, "I just want any family to know they can have that family, and if our story can do anything to solidify someone's decision to start the family of their dreams, then it's been worth it, and that's amazing." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queer Couple Dreamed of Starting a Family. After 3 Heartbreaking Pregnancy Loses, They're Trying Something New (Exclusive)
Kristin and Melanie started off as coworkers and later found an undeniable connection The two, now married six years, have spent the last four years on a journey to start their family, with the help of a friend who has agreed to be their donor Kristin tells PEOPLE about walking this journey with her wife, the decision to crowdfund the next step and what their hopes are for sharing their storyA couple who found love unexpectedly are ready to start the next chapter of their happy ending. Kristin and wife Melanie met while working together and hit it off quickly. Neither had been in a same-sex relationship before, but decided to take a chance when they realized how strong their connection had become. "As our relationship got deeper, we realized we were sort of at a crossroads. I never would have thought my life would have went this way, but we decided it was something that felt really good and exciting," Kristin tells PEOPLE. "We both decided to say yes to love and be open to whatever could come our way. It was such a beautiful beginning to the relationship, just one of the happiest times in our lives." The couple fell in love and eventually decided to marry. With excited discussion of the future came the subject of growing their family, which they both knew would be a complex journey. They tied the knot six years ago, but started their fertility journey in 2021. "We put if off a few years. We wanted to get more established in our careers and buy a house, check off some of those bucket list items first," Kristin says. "Then in 2021, we started joking with our friend about being our sperm donor. He said, 'No, I would seriously consider that.' " Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Having that possibility on the table made the conversation less hypothetical and more rooted in what their reality could be. "We had so many deep, connecting conversations, with each other and with our friend. We kind of really fleshed out what that sort of family structure would look like and what his role in our child's life would be. It was important to us to have a donor who would provide that connection to the biological for our child. We live in a small, semi-conservative town, so we're creating a unique family that you wouldn't see too many examples of around here." As the discussions progressed, Kristin and Melanie confirmed their donor was in alignment with their vision. Their only hesitation were their concerns for his future. "He didn't have a partner at that time and we were like, 'We know you want to meet someone. How do you think that person will fit into the equation?' Luckily, he ended up meeting the best girl and she's totally accepted our journey and become a huge part of it. We just feel really lucky that we've connected with these two," she shares. Kristin and Melanie came to the decision that Kristin would carry their baby. From fall 2021 through spring 2022, she underwent fertility testing to ensure that her body was primed for the process. "We were a little bit blown away at how invasive the process was, but we understood. And of course, none of this was covered by insurance, but we didn't let that deter us. We saved for this process and knew what to expect," she says. With a bill of good health, Kristin was cleared, with plans to start with intrauterine inseminations (IUI). They experienced success early on, but it ended in a chemical pregnancy. "That triggered another level of testing and everything just kept coming back normal. But the IUIs just weren't working, and our doctor didn't really have an answer," she explains. Doing research within their own community, it was suggested that they try at-home insemination with a fresh donation. "Our donor and his partner were on board, so we tried three or four rounds of that. Two of those times worked, but they both ended in pretty early miscarriages," Kristin shares. "After the third pregnancy loss, I approached my nurse practitioner, and she was basically like, 'Yeah, you're gonna want to just do IVF,' " Kristin says. "There are so many more variables you can control for in that process. You can do genetic testing of embryos. But we'd been really hesitant to the IVF process, even though the possibility was always in the back of our minds." The decision was emotional for the couple. "The middle of last year, we were kind of recovering from pretty sad pregnancy losses and trying to gather our courage and feelings and take stock of where we were at." "It has felt lonely at times and totally devastating. We've really had to rely on each other and we've always kind of had a motto of, 'We're stronger and better together.' This process has really tested that, with us each grieving in our own separate ways while also trying to support the grieving partner in her process," Kristin says. "It's been vulnerable and scary, especially when so many other people around us are able to grow their families in more conventional ways, even when using assisted reproduction. It definitely brings up feelings of jealousy, loss, resentment. So we've really had to work through that together as a couple." Looking at the decision from all sides, they decided to move forward with IVF. Of course, the decision isn't an easy one. After having spent more than $10,000 on IUI, sperm banking, various testing and more, the decision came with more than $30,000 in out-of-pocket costs. However, "We decided that we were committed to this idea of creating a family, rooted in love and connection and hope and positivity," Kristin explains. "I think the intention with which we're going into this makes us both feel so much more prepared and connected for the process of motherhood. We've spent so much time over the last three or four years thinking about what kind of mothers we want to be, what kind of family we want to create," Kristin says. "We've discussed our values and what we want to provide as an ideological foundation for our family. This process has really solidified our commitment to each other, to our marriage and to the process of becoming moms together. I feel like it's really strengthened us and made us even more certain that what we're doing is the right decision for us." Kristin and Melanie began vetting fertility clinics and found one that made them feel comfortable on an individual level and as a LGBTQ couple. Next up is some more testing for both Kristin and their donor ahead of a tentative egg retrieval this summer. The couple has found "solace" in seeing others share their journey in depth on social media, and while that isn't their chosen avenue, they hope sharing their story via GoFundMe will bring the realities of their journey to an audience that can feel seen in their own journeys. "It's super vulnerable. Talking about finances publicly is really scary and not something we took lightly. We had several friends and family members saying to us that they'd love to help in whatever way they could. We realized for some, that might be financial, but sharing our story was also important," Kristin explains. "We're doing this out of a want and a desire to create life and love and bring this beautiful, already so wanted person, into the world. We are really grateful for a platform that everybody we love can access," she adds. "It's been so positive and given people insight into what we are going through. We also wanted to have this message of hope for our future child, to be able to say to them, 'Look how many people supported you and already wanted you here.' All these people are waiting in the wings with love and encouragement and excitement before they're even here." Queer couples face many challenges in starting their families, but Kristin and Melanie hope that their story proves that making these family dreams come true can happen with love and support to see it through. "Our family is here," Kristin adds. "Our family has just as much a right to be here as any other family, and if we can share our story and our journey to normalize it for others who are maybe at the very beginning of their journey or wondering, 'Should we do it? Should we not?' " She continues, "I just want any family to know they can have that family, and if our story can do anything to solidify someone's decision to start the family of their dreams, then it's been worth it, and that's amazing." Read the original article on People
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Pregnant Bake Off star Laura Adlington reveals gender of unborn baby after nine year fertility battle
BUN IN THE OVEN The star revealed in April she was set to have her first baby PREGNANT Bake Off star Laura Adlington has revealed the gender of her unborn baby. The TV star, 36, shared the exiting news on social media, following her nine year fertility journey. 5 Laura revealed she is expecting her first child in a sweet Instagram post in April. Now, the mum-to-be has shared more exciting news with her fans. Laura has reveled that her and husband Matt are having a baby boy. They shared a cute picture of themselves holding up a blue baby outfit. In a lengthy post next to the sweet snap, Laura revealed that the couple had bought the outfit when they started trying for a baby nine years ago. Continuing the post, The Great British Bake Off star said: "Well, earlier this year, as many of you know, our prayers were finally answered. And recently we found out we're having a little boy. "I'll be honest: part of me had hoped for a girl. "But looking back, we never bought a girl's outfit – just this one. "So maybe that's the universe's way of saying this was always meant to be. I was on Bake Off and cruel trolls mocked my fertility battle - it shattered my confidence, says Laura Adlington "Now, this little outfit isn't just a symbol of hope. It's waiting, just like we are, for the little boy who was always meant to fill it." BABY NEWS In April, Laura and Matt revealed they were expecting a 'miracle' baby after nine years of infertility and being told to lose 14st. The star admitted she had "quietly decided to give IVF a try" over the last year. She shared a photo of her smiling alongside Matt while holding a baby scan in her hand. Laura wrote: "After 9 years of infertility, we are very excited (and still a bit in shock) to be expecting our little IVF miracle in October. "I know announcements like this can be really painful, especially if you're in the thick of waiting or grieving, so please feel free to mute or unfollow if you need to and know I'm sending so much love your way. "It's been such a really long, and to be honest lonely road to get here – something many of you will know if you've followed me for a while or listened to the podcast. "We'd honestly made peace with the idea that having children might not happen for us. But about a year and a half ago, we quietly decided to give IVF a try. "We kept it to ourselves and decided not to share online (or even with family) just so we didn't put more pressure on ourselves. "We had an unsuccessful round and a cancelled round, and then found out a couple of months ago that I was finally pregnant. "I'll be sharing a bit more over the coming weeks about our journey to get here but for now we're just really excited to share our news with you all. We honestly can't believe our luck." Back in 2022, Laura shared her dream about becoming a mum and starting a family. Two years before, Laura appeared The Great British Bake Off and made it all the way to the final, but lost out to the series' youngest-ever winner Peter Sawkins. The baking queen opened up about her struggles to conceive. Laura previously told The Sun's Fabulous Magazine: "Unless you've gone through infertility and that heartache of really wanting it and it not happening . . . it's the hardest thing I've ever gone through."
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
7News Melbourne star Melina Sarris gives birth to second child and reveals her adorable name - following heartbreaking fertility journey
7News Melbourne star Melina Sarris welcomed her second child with husband Jonathan on Monday. The reporter, who also shares three-year-old son Romeo with her partner, gave birth to a baby girl, sharing the exciting news to Instagram on Friday. Following a heartbreaking fertility journey which included three miscarriages, Melina penned, 'Our baby girl is finally here,' and shared the bub's adorable name—Clover. The post included a gallery of photos which saw the now mother-of-two cradling her bundle of joy as her son Romeo and husband Jonathan looked on. In one sweet image, Romeo gave his baby sister a kiss on the forehead. Melina's fellow reporters flocked to the comments to share their congratulations. 'Welcome to a wonderful world and a wonderful family, little cutie Clover! Congratulations Mummy Mel!' wrote Melbourne journalist Paul Dowsley. 'Congrats Mel and fam. She's adorable,' 9News Melbourne star Neary Ty said. 7News Melbourne sports presenter Rebecca Maddern said: 'Absolutely stunning. Enjoy that love bubble.' 'Precious baby girl. You are so loved,' commented reporter Sara Jones. It comes after Melina and her husband suffered a heartbreaking fertility journey as they attempted to have a second child. 'I suffered three miscarriages in the space of 12 months, including one at 11 weeks and another devastating loss at 20 weeks,' Melina told 7News on Friday. 'There is so much self blame and guilt associated with miscarriage. I often blamed my body and felt like I was letting us down.' Following their struggle to have another baby, Melina and Jonathan turned to IVF in 2024 and were overjoyed to welcome Clover as a result. 'I think it's important to talk about the topic and the reality of trying to grow a family. It's not always easy. Fertility issues can affect anyone,' Melina added. She went on to say her family of four 'is now complete and it's just the best feeling'. Melina has been very open about her heartbreaking string of miscarriages. In February, when the news reporter was 23 weeks pregnant with Clover, she revealed she also had another miscarriage before her son Romeo was born. She told Herald Sun her pregnancy defied the odds with doctors telling her to 'stop trying'. 'I fell pregnant again when Romeo was 14 months and I've lost one at 11 weeks, 20 weeks and just over six weeks in the space of a year,' Melina admitted. 'We said, "Let's give it one last shot," and we went through IVF and were lucky it happened first go.' Melina's fellow reporters flocked to the comments to share their congratulations Melina added she suffered a miscarriage at work, as well as a seizure while undergoing surgery. She also revealed she had grown tired of 'telling people and retracting it,' but remained confident of a happy outcome this time around. 'We are blessed to have one healthy child and I am so fortunate now,' she said. 'I'm starting to get confident because I can feel it kicking. I'm due end of May and I'm done putting my life on hold so this will be it.' Melina also told the publication she would be delivering the baby via C-section. The Red Nose Grief and Loss Support Line is available 24/7 for anyone affected by the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth or death of a baby or child on 1300 308 307.
