Ciara Doherty has opened up about her pregnancy, revealing it has brought incredible joy to those around her and given everyone something to look forward to.
The Tonight Show host is expecting her second chid with husband Richard Stern later this year, and admits her daughter Renee who is almost two, and their extended family, have been bursting with delight since they heard the good news.
“We love being parents so we just cannot wait,” she told TVNow Magazine.
“It is something to look forward to and it’s given us, and the grandparents, a real lift.”
Ciara and her husband, who both work in the tv industry, have been juggling their busy schedules over the last few weeks, to ensure someone is always at home with their little girl.
“We don’t have childcare at the moment and won’t have until February at the earliest,” she said.
“I’m doing a lot of my work at the weekends so it frees me up during the week day.
“We’re just taking it week by week – and I tell you there is definitely a sense of relief when you get to Friday; and breathe.”
She added, “We only have one and we don’t have homeschooling. She just wants company, so we’re managing.”
While it’s been tough at times, Ciara reveals she’s incredibly grateful for all the memories they’re creating with their daughter.
Speaking to VIP Magazine, she said, “Renee’s a fantastic distraction and is developing and growing so quickly that I feel really grateful that I’ve so much additional time with her.
“Because of lockdown, my husband and I were both there in the house when she took her very first steps. It was really special.”