Rugby player Bill Meakes is expecting his first child with partner Michelle Battersby.
On Sunday, the 32-year-old, who currently plays for the Chicago Hounds in the US, took to his Instagram to reveal their baby’s gender.
‘Celebrating Baby Meakes!’ he captioned a gallery of photos from their gender reveal party, alongside some blue and white balloons.
In the photo, the rugby union player is seen smiling while posing alongside his gorgeous girlfriend who is showing off her growing bump in a form-fitting black dress.
The couple celebrated by surprising guests with homemade lamingtons and chocolate-filled croissants.
Rugby player Bill Meakes is expecting his first child with partner Michelle Battersby. Both pictured
The couple celebrated by surprising guests with homemade lamingtons and chocolate-filled croissants
His post was quickly inundated with comments from well-wishers, congratulating the couple.
Michelle previously revealed that she delayed having a baby for years to focus on her career.
In a candid blog piece for Mamamia, Battersby believed having a child would be detrimental to her professional aspirations.
Michelle previously revealed she delayed having a baby for years
In a candid blog piece for Mamamia, Battersby shared her personal journey
She expressed no regret over these choices, acknowledging that they were made at a time when she felt she had the luxury of time.
Approaching her late twenties, Battersby began to take proactive measures for her future family planning by having her eggs counted annually.
Battersby’s perspective shifted notably as she entered her early thirties, grappling with the concept of a biological clock and the persistent internal debate of ‘career or baby.’
Bill pictured playing for the Rebels in 2020
