Brian Dowling has shared a happy pregnancy update following his sister Aoife’s latest scan.
The broadcaster and his husband, who tied the knot in 2015, are expecting their second child this summer.
Aoife stepped in as a surrogate for the first time when the pair welcomed their daughter, Blake Maria Rose, in September 2022.
“We have already been so blessed with Blake we can’t believe how lucky we are as parents to welcome another baby to our family. Blake is going to be the BEST BIG SISTER EVER 💚”
Speaking on the RTÉ Guide podcast in March, the Dancing With The Stars judge said: “Yeah. Everybody knows. Aoife has been absolutely incredible. From day one she knew we wanted siblings for Blake so yeah it’s Aoife.”
“When she came to us and said I really want to do it and help again… we were like ‘are you serious? Are you sure?’ And she said yes. It’s been absolutely amazing and she has been just incredible. She moved in with us and has a room with us.”
Arthur went on to admit that Blake is still too young to fully understand that she will be a big sister, revealing that their second child is due in June.
He admitted: “When we announced she (Blake) was having her breakfast, blase to what was happening in the world. It was Saturday morning and Blake was just having a banana and strawberry, no care in the world so she is too young to understand.”
“Everyone is saying two under two, double trouble now I’m kind of panicked, but I think it is okay and Blake is understanding lots of things.”
“So now the new thing is when she sees babies she says ‘shhh’ kind of like getting ready for it. She’s (Aoife) 23 weeks. Due in June, July,” he added.
