‘My hormones died down and I was fine’ says Kathryn Thomas as she reveals hubby’s response to her wanting third child

KATHRYN Thomas has admitted to wanting a third child but her “hormones died down” after her husband’s response. The Carlow native and her husband Padraig McLoughlin, who tied the knot in 2019 at Kilkea Castle, Kilkenny, have two daughters; Ellie, seven, and Grace, three. 4 Kathryn Thomas spoke to The Irish Sun at the Platinum … Read more

My GP laughed and said ‘you DO know how old you are?’ when I shared my dream of having a baby – I was 44

WHEN Liberty Mills, 50 was told the news that she had a 0.7 per cent of conceiving, even with IVF, she was devastated. Her GP practically laughed her out the office.  12 Liberty Mills got pregnant at the age of 44, having been told she’d have ‘less than a 1% chance’ of conceivingCredit: Supplied 12 … Read more

‘How do I bottle the feeling of the past month’ – Andrew Porter’s wife Elaine savours motherhood in adorable snaps

ELAINE Porter asked “How do I bottle the feeling of the past month” while sharing cute snaps of her and husband Andrew’s first few days as parents. She gave birth to their first child sometime earlier this month. 6 Elaine shared this photo of her breastfeeding their son while still in the maternity hospitalCredit: @elainecporter … Read more

Urgent hunt for boys who ‘threw stones at baby in pram’ in park as cops probe disturbing ‘attack’

COPS have launched an urgent hunt for a group of boys who allegedly threw stones at a baby in a pram. Officers were called to Cuddington Recreation Ground in Worcester Park, London, last Friday after the disturbing “attack”. Cops raced to the scene following reports of trouble involving a group of boys at around 6.30pm. … Read more

I’m a nurse and here’s the worst baby name I have ever heard – it’s so bad it keeps me awake at night

WE’VE all put on a false smile when we’ve heard a baby name that gives us the ick. However, even the most po-faced of people would struggle to keep a straight face after hearing this moniker. 1 A maternity nurse has revealed the worst baby name she has ever heardCredit: Getty A nurse has revealed … Read more

School warns parents to be vigilant after man ‘riding a small child’s bicycle’ tries to grab girl in park

A PRIMARY school has posted a warning to parents after a man reportedly tried to grab a young girl in a park. Tonge Moor Academy in Brierwood, Bolton, reminded children not to speak to strangers after the man acted “in an inappropriate manner”. 1 Tonge Moor Academy in Bolton issued the statement to parents Two … Read more

Once-off €280 Child Benefit grant update for thousands of Irish parents as social welfare age limit decision confirmed

A ONCE-OFF €280 grant paid alongside Child Benefit is only available to those born after a certain date, it has been confirmed. Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary said the New Baby Grant is given to those eligible alongside their first month’s Child Benefit. 1 The New Baby Grant is a once-off payment worth €280Credit: … Read more

‘Can’t wait’ – RTE star excited to welcome new addition to the family after emotional announcement

RACHEL Purcell has announced she is expecting her first child following her experience with cancer. Rachel, who is the sister of 2FM host Roz Purcell, shared the “new beginning” with followers on Instagram last week. 3 Rachel Purcell is expecting her first child with husband Kevin 3 The parents-to-be shared an adorable clip on Instagram … Read more

‘Now I’m bawling’, says RTE star Doireann Garrihy as she shares major pregnancy update and reveals ‘toughest’ part

RTE star Doireann Garrihy was left “bawling” after she shared a major pregnancy update. The 2FM host revealed last Friday that herself and her husband Mark Mehigan are expecting their first child together. 4 Doireann Garrihy has updated her fans on her pregnancyCredit: Instagram 4 Doireann shared what food she’s been ‘living off’Credit: Instagram 4 Doireann … Read more

Doireann Garrihy admits she was ‘convinced’ RTE viewers ‘knew she was pregnant’ and reveals way she hid it on DWTS

DOIREANN Garrihy has admitted she was “convinced” RTE viewers “knew she was pregnant”. The 2FM host, 32, said herself and her partner Mark Mehigan were “beside themselves with joy” as she announced the exciting baby news last week. 5 Doireann Garrihy and her husband Mark Mehigan are expecting their first child 5 Doireann revealed she was pregnant while … Read more