Jesinta Franklin has recalled her AFL star husband Buddy’s sweet reaction to her third pregnancy, admitting the news came as a shock to both of them.
The 33-year-old AFL WAG said the former Sydney Swans player was delighted by the unexpected news and said he would even be open to having even more children.
‘We thought we were two and done. But he’s very excited… He would have way more kids if I let him,’ Jesinta told 9Honey.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2016, are already proud parents to daughter Tullulah, five, and son Rocky, four.
Now, they’re preparing to welcome baby number three – due in late December – and Jesinta says Buddy couldn’t be happier.
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Jesinta Franklin has recalled her AFL star husband Buddy’s sweet reaction to her third pregnancy, admitting the news came as a shock to both of them
She added they were waiting for the baby to be born to find out the sex.
‘The kids are so excited, and I’m looking forward to seeing them as big brothers and sisters. This one is a surprise, we don’t know the gender, we’ll wait until the end,’ she said.
‘The love I feel when I’m around my kids, it’s just insane and watching them grow up is such a privilege.’
The model announced the exciting news in an Instagram post on Tuesday morning.
In a candid video, Jesinta shared a silhouette of herself cradling her growing baby bump while her two children played around her.
‘Tullulah & Rocky are getting a baby brother or sister for Christmas. The most beautiful surprise of all,’ the model captioned her post.
She continued: ‘Our hearts are full and yet, we share this news with deep sensitivity. I know that announcements like this can be incredibly hard for those who are walking the path of infertility or loss. My heart is with you, always.’
Following the announcement, Jesinta admitted the last few months have been taxing.

The 33-year-old AFL WAG said the former Sydney Swans player was delighted by the unexpected news and said he would even be open to having even more children

The couple, who tied the knot in 2016, are already proud parents to daughter Tullulah, five, and son Rocky, four
‘Looks cute but this person has given me a rough time the last couple of months,’ she wrote alongside three sick face emojis.
‘Sadly I’m not someone who thrives when they are pregnant.’
In another slide, the model shared a candid selfie pretending to be asleep.
‘The reality of the last 6 weeks. House, couch or bed bound given the odd occasion. Finally succumbed to medication and it’s been game changing,’ she captioned the image of her resting beside Buddy.
Jesinta has previously admitted that motherhood was extremely difficult for her at first.
‘I actually feel like I’m finally starting to really enjoy motherhood. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy it before, or that I didn’t love my kids or they didn’t bring me so much joy and love,’ she explained to Stellar in 2022.
Jesinta married former Sydney Swans star Buddy in November 2016 and he has since waved goodbye to his $10million Sydney Swans contract after a legendary career in AFL.
Jesinta said in August 2023 that her husband has now turned his focus to fatherhood after retiring from sports.
‘It was so sudden, so it’s just about family time basically. I’ve got a lot of work on so it’ll be daddy care,’ she told the Herald Sun at the time.