24-07-2025
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- Sunday World
Tallafornia star Kelly Donegan welcomes the birth of baby boy
The former reality TV star welcomes baby Jesse into the world alongside her partner Alex.
Former Tallafornia star Kelly Donegan has welcomed the birth of her second child after the arrival of a baby boy.
Baby Jesse was welcomed into the world by Kelly and her husband Alex Hermann at The Coombe in Dublin.
In 2023, the Dublin mum gave birth to her first child, daughter Cherry, but has now added another member to her growing family.
Taking to Instagram, the former reality TV star wrote: 'Wasn't expecting you to arrive so fast, but you were clearly determined to make an entrance. You burst into our lives and split our already full hearts right open.
"I never pictured myself with kids - and now I can't imagine life without them. I feel so lucky to have been the ship that brought you into the world."
Kelly Donegan. Photo: Instagram
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"Everyone keeps saying this little boy is going to be my healing… and honestly, I believe it.
"Massive love to the staff at The Coombe. I put my trust in you during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life, and you made my VBAC happen - 3.5 hours, I still can't believe it. I couldn't speak more highly of the care and motivation I received.
"Welcome to the madness, Jesse.'
Kelly's pregnancy journey has been had its ups and downs with the Dubliner previously revealing that she had been hospitalised
"Today marks exactly 30 days of posting something each and every day, little did I expect to be waking up in the hospital after an abnormal bleed,' she updated followers earlier this week.
Kelly Donegan and her husband Alex. Photo: Instagram
"Thankfully I'm heading home but, looks like we are at the very start of the finish line, I'm both terrified and excited! I just keep saying I'm going to meet my baby very soon.'
Earlier this year, Kelly married partner Alex at what she described as a 'quiet little chaotic ceremony' in the capital.
The pair announced their engagement back in 2022 after Alex popped the question at Central Park in New York City.
'We have been through so much together as a couple and as individuals; and grown into such a beautiful team,' she said at the time.
"The yin to my yang, the spicy to my icy, the moon to my sun.
"I couldn't imagine my life without my best friend. I love you Mr Hermann, an easy yes!!"
At the ceremony, the newlyweds stunned with Kelly donning an ivory-coloured satin midi dress for the big occasion.
The 36-year-old is best known for appearing on TV3's Tallafornia back in 2011.
Following her time on TV, Kelly moved on into the fitness world where she released her own book, Build Your Own Body.
She is now a podcaster and co-hosts Was Your Ma on Telly alongside actor and pal Amilia Keating.
