Abby Phillip Announces Second Pregnancy After IVF Struggles

has announced she is pregnant with her second child.

The 37-year-old journalist and husband Marcus Richardson, who are already parents to four-year-old daughter Naomi, are expecting baby number two this fall. 

'We are overjoyed to be expanding our family!' Phillip told People on Monday. 

'Naomi is already preparing to be an excellent big sister to the little boy who will join us later this year,' she added. 

Phillip also revealed she turned to the treatment to expand her family.

'Our journey to a second child looked a little different from our first. Like so many families, we were able to conceive with the help of ,' she shared. 

The statement continued, 'In this moment, I'm both grateful that we were successful in God's perfect timing and I'm also holding hope in my heart for all the families who are still waiting in their journey.'

She noted, 'The process was challenging to manage, both emotionally and physically, but I'm thrilled to say we arrived at a beautiful place.'

The expectant mother took to Instagram on Monday to express gratitude for the support of her fans