NRL glamor couple Benji and Zoe Marshall are expecting their second child.
TV presenter Zoe, 35, announced the happy news on Instagram on Tuesday, saying their baby is expected in June 2021.
She shared a sonogram photo along with a recording from her podcast in which she described being ‘so sick’ in the first few weeks of pregnancy.
Child’s happiness: Benji Marshall’s wife Zoe announced her pregnancy on Tuesday – after it emerged she suffered a horrific miscarriage late last year
The happy news comes after Zoe revealed in April that she suffered a horrific miscarriage late last year.
Zoe said in the audio clips that Benji, 35, did not want her to share their fertile news early, as she was affected by the birth of her child.
‘I’ve had a lot of anxiety around me sharing prematurely, which I totally understand,’ said Zoe.
New addition: Zoe shared a sonogram image along with a recording from her podcast, called The Deep, and said she has been ‘so sick’ in the first few weeks of pregnancy
‘We had a loss around this time last year. I think that influenced me, really affected it, it’s private in general but he didn’t want me to share it. ‘
Zoe went on to say that she ‘has been in bed or in bed, eating chips and KFC.’
She added her Instagram caption: ‘Mini Marshall to arrive the day before my birthday (god help me another Gemini) June 2021.’
Private: Zoe submitted the audio clips that Benji, 35, did not ask her to share their fertile news early on, as she was affected by the birth of her child. Pictured with Benjamin Fox’s son, two
In April, Zoe broke down in tears in an Instagram post, as she talked about the horrific misconduct she suffered at the end of last year.
She told her fans that she fell pregnant just 16 months after the birth of her first son, Benjamin Fox, two.
The pregnancy was a shock, and it was difficult for her to conceive again so quickly.
‘There is something difficult and brutal and horrific about falling pregnant and not getting a normal response by society’ s standards. ‘
‘I thought my reaction would be in jeopardy of my marriage. I wasn’t sure if I wasn’t okay with it, it would be okay, and I felt like no choice.
‘And I was feeling really heavy. And very scary and anxious and depressed, ‘she admitted.
However, her husband was supportive, she said: ‘Benji was just so bloody beautiful, and he sat with me through all the confusion.
Struggle: In April, Zoe broke down in tears in an Instagram post, while talking about the horrific misery she suffered at the end of last year
‘I was so captivated by his support and love that no matter what happens, or how you feel, mental health for you – being a healthy woman and a mother – is more important than anything. ‘
However, after warming up to the idea of having another baby, at her 10-week scan, Zoe received some exciting news.
‘I just remember a woman saying “there’s nothing in there”. I was just so floored and so upset. There was no sign of him. No swelling, no pus. And I just felt so great with my own body. ‘
Zoe then went through a process of dissection and healing to remove the fetus and said she was in such excruciating pain, ‘My whole body was shaking and arguing. ‘
Zoe wed NRL Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall, 34, at a private estate in Byron Bay back in 2013, and they share their son, Benjamin Fox.
Flashback: Zoe is pictured while pregnant with Benjamin Fox ‘s son