The Hit Network's Christie Hayes announces she is expecting her first child with husband Justin Coombes-Pearce after four-year IVF journey
And now, the Christie and Dan Show host has announced that she is expecting a baby with her husband Justin Coombes-Pearce.
Christie, 38, informed listeners on Monday after first surprising her co-host Dan Taylor with the happy news three weeks ago during an off air segment that was also filmed.
The moment was shared with listeners during the announcement and later posted to Instagram.
In the clip, an ecstatic Christie can be seen passing a ' Jimi Hendrix ' lunchbox to her co-host.
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'Am I gonna find some wacky tobacky in here?' Dan joked before opening up the 'present'.
On opening the container, Dan discovered 'thousands' of pregnancy home tests.
'I'm pregnant!' the former Home and Away star declared.
'I found out on Friday that I was pregnant. I'd been doing all these pregnancy tests and on Friday I had to get a blood test to confirm it. It came up with really good news.'
In another moment from the video, the two breakfast radio stars can be seen sharing a hug.
Elsewhere, Christie made an emotional statement thanking her listeners especially those who had shared their own IVF journey on the program.
'It's been four years in the making … I am pregnant. We are ecstatic, we are safe, and we're in the second trimester already.
'I just want you to know that if you are going through IVF,' she continued.
'I have been where you are. I know how hard it is. I just want you to know that it can happen. When you least expect it, your life can change.'
Christie also shared her happy news to Instagram and included a touching family snap featuring her two boys, and husband in a group hug.
'And after the rain, came the rainbow,' the radio star said in the catpion.
'We are all over the moon to announce the news that we are expecting! The most prayed for, wanted, adored baby that we are all so in love with already.
'After losing a baby, two back to back chemical pregnancies, our miracle is finally here. And now, somehow, it makes sense. The final piece of our puzzle.
'To my fellow IVF warriors — I see you. I am you. If you're still waiting, still aching, still hoping — please don't give up. Your miracle might just be around the corner, your story is still unfolding and we never know what the next chapter holds.'
'Our beautiful boys and my darling husband and I couldn't be happier. Love you all! Xxxx.'
She tied the knot with Triple M's Justin in 2021 and the couple immediately made plans to have a baby.
Christie has often discussed her family heartache over the last few years on her show, including detailing the anguish she experienced following a miscarriage three years ago.
She has two sons, Hendrix, 10 and Harley, nine, from her relationship to wine broker Daniel White. The pair split in 2019 after marrying in 2015.
Now based in Hobart, Christie rose to fame in 2000 after playing 'twins' Kirsty and Laura in Home and Away.
After leaving the soap in 2005 she returned in 2008 before making a final exit in October the following year.
In 2022 she launched the Dan and Christie Show on the Hit Network with co-host Dan Taylor.
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