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The Circle’s Beth Dunlavey announced she welcomed her first child with former Love Island star Connagh Howard on Instagram on Sunday.
Beth, 33, and Connagh, 31, who began dating in 2020, shared the exciting news with an adorable black-and-white snap of their son’s tiny feet.
They wrote: ‘Welcome to the world, perfect precious baby boy. 21/08/24.’
Beth, who rose to fame on the Channel 4 show in 2019, added on her story: ‘So grateful for our strong miracle baby.
“Having you sooner means we can be with you for eight more weeks, darling. We love you so much x.”
The Circle’s Beth Dunlavey announced she welcomed her first child with former Love Island star Connagh Howard on Instagram on Sunday.
Beth, 33, and Connagh, 31, who began dating in 2020, shared the exciting news with an adorable black-and-white photo of their son’s tiny feet.
They wrote: ‘Welcome to the world, perfect precious baby boy. 08/21/24’
Beth and Connagh’s famous friends were quick to take to the comments to congratulate the couple, including All Stars winner Molly Smith and Shaughna Phillips.
The couple first announced they were “delighted” that Beth was pregnant in April.
The new parents shared the happy news with a video showing Beth’s struggle with fertility and her experience with IVF.
The reality stars were seen breaking down in tears as they shared their long journey before falling pregnant with their “miracle” child.
She wrote: ‘Every injection, every tear, every procedure, every pain; every last inch of this journey has been worth it for you, and I would do it 100 times over if I had to, we love you so much already.
‘Our baby decided the time was right and we are so happy to finally announce that we are PREGNANT.’
She continued: ‘I know not everyone has the same path as us and announcements like this are hard to see, I’ve been there and I see them. To those still waiting for their miracle, I send you all my love and hope. Don’t give up.’
Celebrity friends of Beth and Connagh, who starred in the sixth series of the ITV2 dating show, were quick to congratulate the couple, including Sophie Kasaei, who commented: “Oh my god Beth, this is amazing. I knew your time would come.”
Beth added on her story: “I’m so grateful for our wonderful baby boy. Having you early means we get to have eight more weeks with you, precious one. We love you so much.”
Beth and Connagh’s famous friends were quick to take to the comments to congratulate the couple, including All Stars winner Molly Smith and Shaughna Phillips.
The couple first revealed that Beth was pregnant by sharing a video that showed Beth’s struggle with fertility and her IVF experience.
Paige Turley said: “Awwww so happy for you guys. Congratulations.” Love Island stars Molly Smith and Callum Jones wrote: “The best news ever” and “Congratulations to you both.”
Beth has previously spoken openly about her pregnancy journey, revealing that she and Connagh stopped being “careful” a year ago in the hopes of getting pregnant.
Beth underwent endometriosis surgery in 2022 before being referred to a fertility clinic in September of that year.
Connagh’s first semen analysis yielded borderline results, but after removing protein supplements and making other adjustments, he retested in February 2023 and his sample had “improved.”
The Circle star then had eight acupuncture sessions, which failed to work.
After being told they had “unexplained fertility”, the couple, who began dating in 2020, were offered IVF.
Connagh and Beth moved in together in 2021 after living with her parents during lockdown in 2020.
Connagh took the knee in December last year.
