Why Ash Barty is ‘terrified’ as she prepares to welcome second child

Although fans were thrilled when tennis sensation Ash Barty announced that she was expecting a second child, the 28-year-old has admitted that she is feeling “terrified” about juggling life with two little ones.

The sporting star revealed that she was expecting her second child over Christmas. In a heartwarming Instagram post, Barty’s husband, Garry Kissick, broke the exciting news.

“Merry Christmas from our growing family to yours!” he wrote.

Accompanying the message was an adorable photo of the couple’s first child, Hayden, wearing a shirt that read: “I’m going to be a big brother.”

 

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As she prepares to welcome baby number two, Barty recently reflected on her experience with her first child and her feelings on what is coming next.

“It’s been probably the best part of my life, being able to share this next chapter with my husband Garry, and we have no idea what we’re doing but he’s alive and he’s happy,” she told the Herald Sun. 

“Terrified for what is going to come next but we’ll figure it out, I’m sure.”

Barty has previously opened up to Harper’s Bazaar Australia about her journey into motherhood and the profound impact it has had on her life.

The world-renowned athlete shed light on the joys and challenges of parenting, highlighting the importance of forging her own path in this new chapter of life.

“Every day is a new challenge as a mum,” she told the publication.

The former World No. 1 acknowledged the learning curve that comes with parenting, describing the journey as a mutual growth between herself and her son

“I am learning on the fly with motherhood and Hayden and I are growing together, but it’s amazing how all of a sudden your whole world is flipped upside down in the best possible way — so far the experience has been incredible for me,” she explained.

She also noted that parenthood brings a significant shift in priorities.

“As a mum, what I love the most is that the job is selfless and it’s all about raising that child,” she said.

“It’s about someone else and creating an environment that allows your child to grow, learn and flourish and help them become their own person. I have loved both, but there is nothing better than being a mum.

“When I am with Hayden, I am 100 per cent with him. I don’t want to be sitting there on my phone while he is playing. It’s about connecting with him and staying in that moment.”