Jules Robinson gives birth! MAFS star welcomes her second child with her husband Cameron Merchant and reveals poignant meaning behind the baby boy's name
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Jules Robinson has given birth to her second child with her husband Cameron Merchant.
The 2019 Married At First Sight lovebirds, who have gone to strength-to-strength since the show aired, took to Instagram on Thursday to share their happy news.
Hairstylist Jules, 42, and cricketer Cam, 40 already share a son Ollie, three, and revealed that they welcomed a baby boy called Carter James on Tuesday, July 23.
Jules did not reveal whether she was having a baby boy or girl before giving birth, with her and Cam leaving the news a surprise.
Confirming the birth of their new arrival, Jules shared an array of heartwarming snaps of herself, Cam and their son Ollie doting over the newborn baby.
Giving an insight into the precious moment, the family all beamed with pride as they cuddled up to baby Carter James in hospital.
Jules also revealed the poignant meaning behind her son's adorable moniker Carter James in a long caption.
The proud mother said the name Carter 'holds spiritual significance by embodying leadership, wisdom, responsibility, and creativity, representing service, ideals, and community spirit'.
Jules Robinson has given birth to her second child with her husband Cameron Merchant, taking to Instagram to share gorgeous family pictures taken by photographer JP Creative
Hairstylist Jules, 42, and cricketer Cam, 40 - who already share a son Ollie, three - revealed that they welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday, July 23, sharing sweet pictures from hospital
She added that people with the moniker are 'commonly' viewed as 'hardworking, loyal, disciplined, and protective, valuing security and nurturing close relationships'.
Jules went on to reveal the many poignant tributes behind her baby boy's middle name James, which means 'gift from God' and is Cam's middle name.
The moniker is also the name of Cam's grandfather, her father's middle name, and pays tribute to Jules' 'oldest dear' friend James Cleland, who sadly passed away.
Announcing her baby news, she penned: 'Carter James Merchant. You are just perfection. We have a beautiful healthy boy!! 23/7/24
'Seeing our Oliver Chase shake with excitement becoming the big brother and meeting Baby Carter (as he calls him) #BigCub @babycubsandladylumps was one of the best moments E V E R.
'@cammerchant thank you for holding my hand through what felt like a life time but magic all at the same time. Family of four now. I love you.
'Huge appreciation to all the midwives at Northern Beaches Hospital, your care, empathy, knowledge, sincerity and support is something we are so grateful for.. thank you for all you do,' she added.
Her former MAFS co-stars and celebrity friends were quick to share their congratulatory messages with the overjoyed new parents.
Jules also revealed they have called their son Carter James, and revealed the poignant meaning behind the adorable moniker in a lengthy caption
Jules shared the many poignant tributes behind her baby boy's middle name James, which means 'gift from God' and is Cam's middle name, as well as a tribute to one of her late friends
Holly Kingston - who is currently expecting her first child with her husband Jimmy Nicholson - gushed: 'We love you guys!!!! The most perfect fam.'
MAFS star Lucinda Light penned: 'He's utterly divine Jules. Love he's name x (sic).'
MAFS dating expert Mel Schilling wrote: 'Ohhhh Carter, welcome to the world & your new wonderful family! I can't wait to give you a gorgeous cuddle & smell your head.'
While Simone Holtznagel added: 'Congratulations to you all, how special.'
Before welcoming her second child, Jules admitted she was worried her battle with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) would return after giving birth.
The entrepreneur first spoke about her experience with PMDD in October, after suffering from the condition before welcoming her first child Oliver three years ago.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia, Jules revealed her PMDD symptoms completely vanished after she fell pregnant earlier this year, but she still fears it may return after she gives birth.
PMDD is an intense, occasionally debilitating, form of premenstrual syndrome characterised by extreme mood swings that can significantly disrupt women's daily life and strain relationships.
'It's been the silver lining and the blessing of pregnancy that I don't have PMDD anymore,' said the reality star, who recently released her debut book Ask Jules.
Jules did not reveal whether she was having a baby boy or girl before giving birth, with her and Cam (both pictured) leaving the news a surprise
Jules admitted that she is concerned her PMDD will return once she gives birth, but still remains optimistic this time around.
'It is a little time ticking bomb that's going off. How am I going to feel? But I just go into it knowing that I've got so much more education behind me,' she said.
Earlier in June, Jules was treated to a wild baby shower by her friends as a surprise before welcoming her second child.
The party was quite the luxury affair, but they also included some racy games in the fun-filled festivities.
Jules took to Instagram to share pictures and videos from the shows, with one clip showing her blindfolding as she she sniffed a nappy containing a brown substance.
The hilarious game saw her have to identify what the mystery substance - which turned out to be chocolate - was.
Jules also played a game called 'Labour or loving' where guests had to guess if photos of women's faces showed them engaged in a porn scene or childbirth.
Before welcoming her second child, Jules said she was worried her battle with PMDD would return after giving birth, after she struggled with the condition during her first pregnancy
After the giggling group completed their challenges, Jules was presented with a gorgeous green iced cake.
The room was decorated with flowers, white, green and cream balloons, and candles, as well as a 'baby' sign made of blocks.
Just weeks ahead of her due date, Jules spoke to Daily Mail Australia about her pregnancy and candidly revealed she is already planning for baby number three.
'We want to have another baby,' Jules enthused, adding: 'Who knows? If think if there's a will, there's a way.
'Whatever that will be like, we will make it happen. I said that before a couple of years ago [before getting pregnant the second time].'
The flame-haired influencer also shared the unique method she used to fall pregnant at age 41 after three years of trying.
Jules and Cameron fell in love in front of the cameras during series six of MAFS in 2019 before getting married for real in November that year
Jules and Cameron were considering IVF before she managed to conceive naturally - a feat she largely credits to Ayurvedic medicine.
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian wellbeing practice that claims to help patients achieve balance through food, herbs, meditation, yoga and detoxing.
'I discovered Ayurvedic medicine about two years ago, and when I sat down with the specialist, it just became very clear that there was no way that my body was going to make a baby,' Jules explained.
Jules said she 'never lost faith' after years of trying for a baby, and had learned the importance of slowing down and focusing on her own needs during the process.
'When you're an entrepreneur and you're busy, you're doing a million things, and you're a mum, it's very easy to not put yourself first,' she explained.
Jules and Cameron fell in love in front of the cameras during series six of MAFS in 2019 before getting married for real in November that year.
The pair welcomed son Oliver in September 2020 and in March of this year, Jules announced she was expecting her second child.
