Vogue Williams, 40, recently opened up about keeping the secret of her fourth pregnancy and the heartbreaking journey she faced before reaching this point. The popular TV presenter, who shared the happy news with her fans on social media last Thursday, confessed that her decision to keep her pregnancy under wraps for a while was motivated by deeply personal reasons. This revelation comes after Vogue bravely discussed her previous miscarriages and the emotional toll they took on her and her family.
In a candid episode of her podcast Vogue & Amber, recorded on the same day she made her pregnancy announcement, Vogue shared that the reason for keeping the news private was rooted in fear and anxiety. She admitted that she felt “nervous” and under a great deal of “pressure” as she prepared to reveal her exciting news on Instagram. “To be honest, I had my own reasons for wanting to keep it a secret because I was nervous about what was going to happen and everything like that,” she said. She added that she wanted to first consult with her doctor to ensure everything was progressing well before going public.
As Vogue explained, keeping the pregnancy private wasn’t about avoiding the excitement but rather ensuring that she was emotionally prepared for the reactions that would follow. “People will say it when they’re ready to say it and need to say it,” she said, referring to the pressure she often felt from strangers who eagerly speculated about her growing bump. “There are obviously reasons behind people not wanting to say it, and I had my own reasons.”
Vogue went on to explain how her pregnancy was physically evident to those around her, especially while she was vacationing in St. Barts, where her noticeably larger breasts sparked rumors about potential cosmetic surgery. “People were saying, ‘Oh, she’s had a boob job!’” she laughed, reflecting on how difficult it was to keep her pregnancy a secret when her body was changing so visibly.
But despite the intense pressure, Vogue and her husband Spencer Matthews, 40, shared the wonderful news that they are expecting baby number four. The couple, who married in 2018, are already parents to three children: Theodore, seven, Gigi, five, and Otto, three. The announcement was met with an outpouring of love from their followers and well-wishers. Vogue, however, confessed that the announcement marked a bittersweet moment in their journey, especially due to the painful miscarriages she had suffered in the past.
A Heartbreaking Journey to Pregnancy
In her podcast, Vogue was emotionally open about the miscarriages she had experienced before becoming pregnant with her fourth child. She revealed that she had suffered two heartbreaking losses, including one “awful and heartbreaking” miscarriage just a year ago. Vogue candidly admitted that the emotional toll from these losses had made her feel as though her body had failed her. She shared her vulnerability with her audience, admitting, “I felt like my body had failed me.”
The first miscarriage occurred early in her attempts to get pregnant again after Otto, and while it was devastating, she and Spencer were able to move on quickly, with Vogue falling pregnant again not long after. “It happened before I had Gigi. It was so early on, like so, so early on,” she recalled. “It was awful, but everything happened quite quickly after it. It was really upsetting at the time, but then I was pregnant quite quickly after.”
The second miscarriage, however, was even more painful. Vogue shared that she was about to announce her pregnancy to her children when she went for a 12-week scan, only to discover that her pregnancy was not viable. “I was literally about to tell the kids. You could kind of start telling, and I was three months along,” she said, explaining how the scan revealed the devastating news that the embryo hadn’t grown. “It wasn’t really a pregnancy, and my body still thought it was pregnant.”
Vogue described feeling “embarrassed” and “upset” by this second loss. She also admitted that the fear of telling everyone about the miscarriage made her feel as though she was letting them down. “I just felt stupid,” she said, speaking about the emotional aftermath of the loss. “It’s not an embarrassing thing, but that was just an emotion I had.” To make matters worse, Vogue had to face the physical process of miscarriage, which left her feeling emotionally drained. She chose to have a D&C procedure to end the pregnancy, which she found to be quick and physically relieving, but the emotional scars lingered.
The Relief of Pregnancy After Loss
Despite the difficulties, Vogue and Spencer decided to try for a fourth child. Vogue shared that even though she was thrilled to be pregnant again, she couldn’t shake the nervousness that lingered from her previous losses. “I feel like this pregnancy now, I’m always going to be nervous,” she confessed. “Sometimes I’m grateful that I feel so sick all the time because then I know it’s there, and it’s what it should be.”
She also expressed her gratitude for the support she received from medical professionals and her family. “I was looked after very well, I know it doesn’t always happen with people, but I was in and out very quickly within two days and then I got to go away,” she explained. Vogue went on to describe how the time away gave her the space to process everything in her own way and come to terms with the loss before moving on.
Despite the nerves that remain, Vogue is now in her second trimester, feeling better as she approaches the 12-week mark. She expressed how much relief it brought her to be able to see the baby on an early scan, confirming that the pregnancy was progressing well.
The Joy of Sharing the News with Her Family
Vogue shared the heartwarming moment when she and Spencer told their three children about the new baby. The couple’s announcement video captured the joyous moment as their children reacted with excitement at the thought of becoming older siblings.
Along with the pregnancy announcement, Vogue posted sweet photos from a family trip to St. Barts, where she showed off her growing bump in a black and white bikini and matching sarong. The family’s beautiful beach photos were accompanied by the caption, “BABY NUMBER 4 INCOMING… ❤️❤️.”
Looking Ahead with Hope
As Vogue continues to navigate the complexities of pregnancy after loss, she remains hopeful and grateful. Despite the nerve-wracking uncertainty that comes with every milestone, she is excited for what the future holds for her growing family. Through her openness, Vogue has not only celebrated the joy of pregnancy but has also shed light on the silent struggles many face with miscarriage, offering support and solidarity to those who may be experiencing the same heartache.
Fans and followers continue to offer their love and support, with many appreciating her honesty and vulnerability. As Vogue embraces this new chapter, she and Spencer are eagerly looking forward to welcoming their newest addition into the world. 💖
