Pat McAfee’s wife, Samantha, announced today that the married couple is expecting their first child in May 2023.
The couple got married in August 2020. Congratulations to both of them on the exciting news. Samantha posted the following statement:
“For those of you who haven’t followed along with our parenthood journey, we have lost two pregnancies, I almost lost my life both times with internal bleeding, resulting in losing both of my Fallopian tubes which has caused us to not be able to conceive naturally. In July, we started our IVF journey. It’s hard to put into words what all comes with IVF. It is physically demanding and emotionally challenging for the both of us. Pumping my body with so many hormones, the anxiety, the hope, truly being a human science project. Also despite my many tattoos, I absolutely hate needles so getting shots everyday (sometimes 3 in one day) was not easy on me or for Patrick to have to cause pain to me. I would like to believe IVF has made our relationship stronger.
Dear women and couples trying and battling, I hope this isn’t a trigger but rather serves as hope. Hope that you too can over come the battle of infertility. You will be parents! And remember that after a storm, a rainbow can occur.”
McAfee is currently putting his WWE SmackDown duties on hold during the college football season as he joined ESPN’s College GameDay in September.
WWE suggested he take the time away because of the travel schedule he would have to do for both his duties at ESPN and WWE. In the meantime, Wade Barrett is filling in for him as the SmackDown color commentator. McAfee is expected to be back on SmackDown in January.
After about 150 shots, a surgery, a transfer, countless blood tests, waiting on embryos, genetic testing, hoping for a big fat positive on a pee stick. So much support from family & close friends. We are beyond happy & blessed to announce our double rainbow baby! @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/PJRjhXCrqb
— Samantha McAfee (@MrsMcAfeeShow) November 9, 2022
