Dani Dyer has opened up about motherhood and admitted it was “overwhelming” to go from having one child to three when her twins were born.
The Love Island star, 28, gave birth to her three-year-old son Santiago with ex-partner Sammy Kimmence in 2021.
Then, two years later, Dani became a mother for the second time when she welcomed her twin daughters Summer and Star with her fiancé Jarrod Bowen in 2023.
Talking to his actor father Danny in Sunday weatherDani admitted it was a big change to go straight from being a mother of one to a mother of three.
“I don’t think anyone can prepare you for being a father and the love you have for your children,” he said.
Dani Dyer opened up about motherhood and admitted it was “overwhelming” to go from having one child to three when her twins were born while speaking to her father Danny in The Sunday Times (pictured in November).
The Love Island star, 28, gave birth to three-year-old son Santiago with ex-partner Sammy Kimmence in 2021 before welcoming twins with fiancé Jarrod in 2023.
‘Even when they do the smallest things, you have this overwhelming feeling of love.
‘But it can be difficult, especially the second time with twins. I still find it overwhelming having gone from one child to three.’
During the talk, Dani also talked about her professional prospects and revealed that she is interested in presenting more documentaries.
Although he said that in terms of family he has everything he needs, Dani admitted that he wants to show that he can do more in his career.
Speaking about future documentaries, he added: ‘I’ve already presented one about anxiety and motherhood, but I’d love to present another one about extreme parenting and seeing how other people parent in different ways.’
It comes after her father, EastEnders star Danny, 47, revealed he and his family ‘stepped up’ to help her raise her three children, while Jarrod was away at the Euros this summer .
he said Sunday weather style magazine: ‘Jarrod is a great father but he is very busy. He was away all summer and Dani was flying back and forth.
‘It’s hard to juggle that and the kids, so we’ve stepped up as a family, as you do. We are only trying to raise decent human beings.
Speaking to her father, actor Danny, in The Sunday Times, Dani admitted it was a big change going straight from being a mother of one to a mother of three (pictured in 2019).
“I don’t think anyone can prepare you for being a father and the love you have for your children,” he said.
The former soap star, 46, was delighted to see her daughter is marrying West Ham player Jarrod (pictured together).
Danny, who had been in a relationship with Joanne Mas for decades when they married in 2016, also noted that it is a strange phenomenon to see his daughter having children.
He said, “It’s crazy to see your kids having kids.” My Dani, he is an incredible human being. We have a special bond.
‘We had her when I was 18, so I was still a baby. We grew up together. She has seen my ups and downs and is one of my best friends.
Although Danny “wasn’t thrilled” when his eldest son signed up for the ITV2 dating show, they have since become a presenting duo together.
Danny also noted that because both his daughter and future son-in-law Jarrod, 27, are away a lot for work, he and Jo step in to take on childcare duties.
Danny recently revealed that he and his family ‘stepped up’ to help his daughter Dani (pictured) raise her three children, while her fiancé Jarrod Bowen was away at the Euros.
He admitted that while it’s a lot to “juggle between that and the kids,” it’s something they “just do” as a family in their attempt to raise a “decent group” of kids.
Upon becoming a grandfather for the first time, Dani explained that his father became tearful and admitted that he had “never” had a feeling like that and had become unexpectedly emotional.
Speaking on the Made By Mammas podcast, he said: “My dad didn’t realize he would be so excited (about being a grandfather). “He’s been so excited about Santiago that he was crying a lot the other day.
“He said, ‘I love babies, but your baby.’ I had never felt anything like this. “I didn’t think I’d feel this way.”
