Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their rainbow baby, having experienced previous miscarriages. The pregnant dancer is already amazed at the changes in her body, and in a January 2023 Instagram video shared via her Peta Jane Beauty brand account, she joyfully exclaimed, "I have something growing in my stomach...it is a child. Life is wild right now, it's beautiful and we are just over the moon that we have a little nugget!"
The professional dancer from Dancing With the Stars shared the exciting news of her second pregnancy with her followers on Instagram. In her post, Murgatroyd expressed her happiness and revealed that she and her partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, had experienced a challenging journey to get to this point. Despite struggling with three miscarriages and a failed embryo transfer, they were overjoyed to finally have a healthy pregnancy. The surprise news came just before Murgatroyd was set to undergo another round of IVF treatment.
Upon receiving the news, she expressed, "Our family is overwhelmed with joy and gratitude." The couple, who share a son named Shai born in 2017, have been open about their difficulties with fertility and their desire to have more children. Murgatroyd has bravely shared her experiences with three miscarriages in two years, with the most recent occurring in October 2021, leading them to explore in vitro fertilization (IVF).
"It was a traumatic experience for both of us," shared the New Zealand native with We in July 2022, referring to a difficult time she and her partner Maks went through. "We were each other's support system, and it brought us even closer. Going through something like that together creates an unbreakable bond. When faced with tough decisions, it's crucial to make them as a team and move forward together as a family unit. We definitely did that." As she embarks on her pregnancy journey, Murgatroyd has already noticed significant changes in her body.
In her January 2023 Peta Jane Beauty upload, Murgatroyd humorously acknowledged that her breasts have grown in size, comparing them to being "absolutely ginormous" like they were during her pregnancy with Shai. However, she expressed concern that they may continue to grow at a staggering rate, hoping that they will slow down as she is only four-and-a-half months into her pregnancy and finding it challenging to cope with the change. You can track Murgatroyd's pregnancy journey through the photos below.
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Peta Murgatroyd’s Baby Bump Album Before Welcoming 2nd Child With Maksim Chmerkovskiy: Pregnancy Pics
Peta Murgatroyd and her husband, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their rainbow baby after experiencing heartbreaking miscarriages in the past. The pregnant dancer is embracing the changes in her body and is amazed by the miracle of growing a new life inside of her.
Murgatroyd shared with fans via her Peta Jane Beauty brand account in January 2023 that she has a child growing in her stomach and expressed her excitement. She stated that life is beautiful and wild and that they are thrilled to welcome a new addition to their family. This announcement came after the Dancing With the Stars pro revealed she is expecting her second child with her Ukrainian partner earlier that same month.
After experiencing 2 years of difficulties and heartbreak, including 3 miscarriages and a failed embryo transfer, Murgatroyd has shared the thrilling news that she and @maksimc are expecting their second child. In a joyous Instagram post, Murgatroyd revealed that she is due the following June and that the surprise pregnancy was discovered just before she was set to undergo her second round of IVF. The couple is overjoyed at the prospect of expanding their family and expressed their gratitude for this wonderful blessing.
The couple, who welcomed their son Shai in 2017, have openly discussed their struggles with fertility and desire to expand their family. Peta Jane Beauty founder Murgatroyd experienced three miscarriages over a two-year period, with the most recent occurring in October 2021, before they turned to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Despite the traumatic experience, Murgatroyd revealed that the journey brought her and her husband closer together, as they made important decisions and moved forward as a united family.
Murgatroyd has experienced significant bodily changes since discovering her pregnancy. She humorously acknowledged her enlarged breasts in a January 2023 Peta Jane Beauty post, attributing the growth to a similar occurrence during her previous pregnancy with Shai. However, she expressed a desire for the growth to slow down as it was causing discomfort at only four-and-a-half months along.
Scroll below to see Murgatroyd’s pregnancy progress in photos:
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Bare Bump
The two-time DWTS champ cradled her bare baby bump during a January 2023 beauty tutorial video.
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Selfie Time
Murgatroyd snapped a selfie of her baby bump on January 14, 2023, showing off her maternity essentials - a sleek black Aritizia bodysuit and a cozy cream Alo bomber jacket.
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Bumping Along
"I already feel huge haha," the mom-to-be captioned a January 15 snap.
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Proud Mama
The expecting mom showed off her growing bump in a matching skirt and crop top while in Turks and Caicos.
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‘Poppin’
Murgatroyd shared a January 19, 2023, selfie of her bare bump while getting ready for a Peta Jane Beauty photo shoot.
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Popping Early
"So it's true I guess ... 2nd baby you POP earlier," the professional dancer wrote via her Instagram.
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More ‘Confident’ the 2nd Time Around
"I find it amusing how this pregnancy is bringing about feelings of nervousness and anxiety, but at the same time, I have never been more assured about my body," shared Murgatroyd through her Instagram Story in January 2023.
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20 Weeks!
Murgatroyd shared a series of “candid” photos via Instagram in February 2023 to highlight her pregnancy progress.
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Big Brother Duties
In February 2023, Murgatroyd took to Instagram to share a heartwarming moment with her followers. She posted a picture of her son Shai using a Baby Doppler ultrasound machine to listen to his sibling's heartbeat. The young boy appeared to be very gentle as he listened intently.
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Channeling Rihanna
Murgatroyd paid homage to Rihanna's iconic Super Bowl halftime performance in February 2023, as she flaunted her baby bump and lip-synced to "Bitch Better Have My Money" on Instagram. Her partner, Chmerkovskiy, and their son, Shai, joined in on the fun by recreating the backup dancer's moves in matching all-white outfits.
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Time’s Flying
“27 weeks … it’s wild,” the pregnant dancer wrote via Instagram Story in March 2023. “I promise there is only [one] baby in there.”
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April 2023
Murgatroyd shared a beautiful photo from her babymoon with Chmerkovskiy and Shai. In the chic shot, she flaunted her baby bump while posing in a bikini. The caption read, "Paradise with my baby."
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He’s Almost Here
“BUT THIS,” fellow DWTS pro Koko Iwasaki captioned a June 2023 Instagram Story selfie of Murgatroyd’s bare baby bump.