Jessica Batten is EXPECTING her first child with husband Benjamin McGrath: 'We're excited!'

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Jessica Batten kicked off her 2023 by announcing to her followers on Instagram earlier Thursday that she was expecting her first child with Benjamin McGrath. 

The Love Is Blind alum, 38, shared an adorable snap of herself cradling her small baby bump with her husband and doctor, 36, lovingly standing behind her. 

The TV personality, who eloped with Benjamin last year in August during an intimate courthouse ceremony, penned in the caption of her post they there were both 'excited and humbled' to welcome baby number one together. 

Baby on the way! Jessica Batten, 38, revealed on Instagram on Thursday she was expecting her first child with husband, Benjamin McGrath

Baby on the way! Jessica Batten, 38, revealed on Instagram on Thursday she was expecting her first child with husband, Benjamin McGrath

The model, who starred in the first season of Netflix's Love Is Blind, shared a few adorable photos along with her baby announcement. 

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Jessica was stunning wearing a chocolate brown velvet dress with three cutouts on the front portion for a stylish touch. 

Her blonde locks were parted to the side, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in elegant waves. A pair of fashionable, dangly rhinestone earrings were added to accessorize her look. 

The talented beauty flashed a joyful smile as Benjamin, who donned a classic blue suit, also gently cradled her small baby bump in the snap. 

In the caption, the reality star gushed to her over half a million fans, 'New Year, Same Me, New Mom!'

Excited! The reality star uploaded a photo series that showcased both herself and her husband adorably cradling her small baby bump

Excited! The reality star uploaded a photo series that showcased both herself and her husband adorably cradling her small baby bump 

'Sending the best wishes and blessings your way in 2023,' Jessica continued. 'We’re excited and humbled to share we will welcome our baby into the world and into our growing family in early June. Ahh!!!' 

Upon saying 'I do' to her now-husband and doctor, the TV personality also became stepmother to Benjamin's two children, whom he shares with an ex. 

In another picture in the photo series, her husband laid a gentle kiss on Jessica's forehead as she tilted her heads up towards him, with the last snap being a close-up of her bump. 

The comment section was flooded with well wished and congratulatory messages to the happy couple, including Benjamin himself who typed, 'Ahhh!! love you! You’re the cutest little [pregnant mother emoji].'

Comedian Whitney Cummings expressed her excitement for the two lovebirds and simply wrote, 'Yesssss!' while fellow Love Is Blind star, Giannina Gibelli, penned, 'Omggggg yayyyy congrats!!' 

Summer baby: The Love Is Blind star expressed in the caption that she will welcome her first child later this year in June

Summer baby: The Love Is Blind star expressed in the caption that she will welcome her first child later this year in June 

Already a stepmother: Upon saying 'I do' to her now husband and doctor, the TV personality became stepmother to Benjamin's two children, whom he shares from a previous relationship

Already a stepmother: Upon saying 'I do' to her now husband and doctor, the TV personality became stepmother to Benjamin's two children, whom he shares from a previous relationship

Shortly after her engagement to Benjamin which took place in September 2021, Jessica opened up to People about becoming a mother to his two children. 

'It's been awesome and three for the price of one for me. I didn't know this would be in my future, but I couldn't imagine my life without them,' adding that, 'They're so super special to me.' 

The actress and model further explained to the publication that the experience was 'a lot of sacrifice,' but at the end of the day, 'so rewarding.' 

Jessica also hinted at the time that both she and Benjamin had plans to grow their family, revealing, 'We can't wait to start.' 

The star explained that after 'a short engagement,' the two lovebirds were, 'definitely going to have kids down the road. Whatever that looks like for us, whatever God blesses us with.' 

Tying the knot: The happy duo said 'I do' last year in August 2022 during an intimate courthouse ceremony in Santa Barbara

Tying the knot: The happy duo said 'I do' last year in August 2022 during an intimate courthouse ceremony in Santa Barbara 

Special plans: Jessica revealed to People in 2021 that both she and Benjamin were planning to grow their family, stating, 'We can't wait to start'

Special plans: Jessica revealed to People in 2021 that both she and Benjamin were planning to grow their family, stating, 'We can't wait to start' 

During an interview with Brides last year in September where she opened up about her romantic elopement in Santa Barbara, Jessica revealed that she first met Benjamin, '...in Venice the night before L.A. shut down for COVID. It was truly love at first sight, funny enough.' 

The media personality also explained the decision to elope, rather than tying the knot during a lavish ceremony. 

'Considering the timing we are looking for in terms of family planning, we came to the conclusion that we would elope in 2022 and make big plans for a celebration down the road,' she stated. 

Jessica expressed that on the wedding day, which had a total of four guests in attendance, both she and Benjamin, 'felt very present and relaxed, truly able to enjoy each moment.' 

The TV personality was previously engaged to Mark Cuevas, whom she met on season one of Love Is Blind in 2020. 

Previous relationship: Jessica was previously engaged to Mark Cuevas, whom she met on the first season of Love Is Blind

Previous relationship: Jessica was previously engaged to Mark Cuevas, whom she met on the first season of Love Is Blind 

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