Love Island couple Alex and Olivia Bowen are already planning baby number two, after welcoming son Abel in June.
The couple first met on Love Island back in 2016 before tying the knot two years later. They shared the news that they were expecting their first child back in January.
Speaking to OK! magazine, Olivia said that she wants to have a second baby, after her 30th birthday in January 2024.
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Olivia revealed: "I said to Alex yesterday: 'What we’re going to do is have my 30th, have a party and then have another baby about March or April.'
"He was like: 'How can you say that so casually? You struggled in pregnancy and you had a hard birth, who are you again?'"
Olivia confessed she was surprised she wanted another baby so soon, especially as she previously admitted she wasn't sure motherhood was for her.
"It’s really weird and I get such imposter syndrome sometimes as I don’t understand who this person is, as I was very vocal about the fact I wasn’t sure about being a mum," Olivia continued.
"But I’ve got a really big heart so I think it was always inevitable, I just didn’t really admit it. We just waited until the time was right for us and I’m really glad we did.
"At first I kind of repelled it as I wanted to be this cool person and I don’t feel like her sometimes, but now I’ve leaned into it and realised it’s OK to be mum and you can be both," she continued.
"And to see Alex as a dad is so lovely. It’s what he always wanted and he never let me forget that."
Alex admitted that becoming a dad has come with its challenges, but he said he’s more relaxed in the role now.
"At first it’s nerve-wracking when you come out of the hospital and you have to look after this little being," Alex said. "I drove 2mph the whole way home and I constantly watched him sleep, but as time goes on you get used to it and we’ve fallen into it naturally.
"At the start, Olivia was breastfeeding and she was up all night and now he’s on the bottle I’m up all night," he continued.
"There are hard times. When it’s 2am and you’re so tired it’s hard, but then he smiles at you and it makes it all worth it."
Love Island will return in early 2023 with new host Maya Jama. It airs on ITV2, and is available via catch up on ITVX and BritBox.
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