Pat McAfee's wife Samantha opens up on gruesome IVF journey while announcing 2nd pregnancy with ex-Colts star

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Pat McAfee's wife Samantha opens up on gruesome IVF journey while announcing 2nd pregnancy with ex-Colts star

Former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN College GameDay host Pat McAfee will be celebrating another milestone in his personal life next year. According to a post from his wife, Samantha, on Instagram, the couple will be welcoming their second child in 2026.

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In the post, Pat McAfee's wife shared a series of photos revealing the gender of the baby with some sonographic photos and a cake. She also opened up about the struggles she endured during her gruesome IVF journey, which resulted in a successful pregnancy.

"The path that led us here was filled with needles, hormones, countless appointments, and more emotion than we ever knew two hearts could hold," Samantha wrote. "IVF pushed my body to its limits and stretched our spirits in ways we never expected. It was hope and heartbreak, faith and fear-all tangled together as we trusted science and prayed for another miracle.
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"And now, with humbled hearts and overwhelming gratitude, we are overjoyed to share that we are expecting a baby boy, arriving in June 2026. To every woman and couple still in the thick of this journey: you are not alone. I hope our news doesn't cause yuo pain, but instead offers a spark of hope. Hope that your story isn't over. hope that the impossible can become possible. One day, this storm will pass- and when it does, may your rainbow find you."
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Pat McAfee and Samantha got married in 2020 after the ex-punter proposed to her in 2019. Three years later, in 2023, the couple welcomed their first child together, daughter Mackenzee Lynn McAfee. The couple celebrated becoming parents with a heartwarming post on social media.

"Today's a day that @mrsmcafeeshow and I have been dreaming of. ... I can't wait to see where this foot gets to go beautiful girl. WE LOVE YOU.
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"Baby and Momma are both healthy.. Momma and I are floating with joy. This is amazing. Thanks for all the good vibes."
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Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce congratulates Pat McAfee and his wife on second pregnancy announcement

After Samantha announced the news of her second pregnancy on social media, several celebrities and media personalities took to the comments to congratulate the couple.

One of them was Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce. The three-time Super Bowl champion extended his well-wishes to Pat McAfee and his family as they prepare to welcome their baby boy in 2026.

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"Let's gooooo!!! Congratulations!!!!" Kelce wrote
Kelce's comment
Kelce's comment

Back in August, Kelce also got engaged to his girlfriend, pop icon Taylor Swift. The veteran is in the middle of his 13th season with the Chiefs, who are 6-6 after Friday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys.

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