Former AFLW star Abbey Holmes is expecting her first child with husband Keegan Brooksby.
The Channel Seven sports commentator, 33, announced the happy news on Wednesday, saying she and her husband were “on cloud nine,” reported Herald of the sun.
Sharing the news with her family first at Christmas, Abbey revealed that she discovered she was pregnant after running the New York Marathon in November.
“As you can imagine, it was a little shocking considering what had just happened to my body, but I’m amazed at what the human body can do,” she said.
However, Abbey said she and Keegan “couldn’t be happier to welcome our first child into the world later this year.”
‘We are very excited and grateful to be in this position as we know how difficult it can be for so many people. “We are on cloud nine and can’t wait for the next chapter.”
Former AFLW star Abbey Holmes, 33 (right) is expecting her first child with husband Keegan Brooksby (left).
Abbey said the couple has been sharing their big news with as many people in person as possible, adding that it’s “a really special time for all of us.”
The former athlete discovered her pregnancy just a few weeks after returning home to Australia after running the New York Marathon.
Abbey couldn’t contain her emotions after crossing the finish line of her first marathon in the Big Apple.
The Seven star shared an emotional video capturing the moment she wiped away tears, overwhelmed by the achievement of completing the 42.2km challenge.
‘Speechless. Proud,” she captioned the clip.
“The emotion at that finish line hit me very hard. I’m a marathon runner!’
The road to the New York Marathon was not easy for Holmes.
He has been combining his on-screen commitments with Channel Seven with marathon training.
The Channel Seven sports commentator announced the happy news on Wednesday, saying she and her husband were “on cloud nine”, the Herald Sun reported.
In the days leading up to the race, he shared his journey, acknowledging both the sacrifices and the triumphs.
“It’s been a trip,” he posted the day before the race.
‘Early mornings and runs I don’t have time for, but I find ways to do them anyway. The missed sessions at the gym, the guilt. The good gym sessions.’
And he continued: ‘The learning, the growth. Feeling great, feeling bad. The ups and downs. This year has been fabulous and I have loved this challenge!’
Abbey and Keegan married in November 2023 in a stunning ceremony at Uluru in the Northern Territory.
The couple married in front of around 100 friends and family, including fellow Abbey Channel Seven commentators Luke Hodge and Brian Taylor.
Also present was Survivor Australia contestant and Olympic freestyle skier Lydia Lassila.
The former AFLW player shared a gallery of love-struck wedding snaps on Instagram capturing the heartfelt moments she and Keegan exchanged vows.
Sharing the news with her family first at Christmas, Abbey revealed that she discovered she was pregnant after running the New York Marathon in November.
Designer Lana Wilkinson styled it and the event was perfectly organized by wedding planner Alysia Bridger.
‘Mr & Mrs. 6.11.23 The perfect day with the most perfect person in the heart of Australia,’ Abbey wrote alongside the photos.
Keegan is a former AFL ruckman who is now head of development at Hawthorn.
Many of their famous friends were quick to congratulate the couple on the incredible news.
‘Wonderful news! Congratulations team,” wrote Sunrise meteorologist Sam Mac.
The Bachelor’s Tim Robards added: “Unbelievable.”