Olympia Valance has shared a sneak peek of the nursery she is preparing for her baby, following her recent pregnancy announcement with her husband, former AFL star Thomas Bellchambers.
On Tuesday, the 31-year-old actress posted a video on Instagram showing herself and Thomas, 35, setting up the nursery. In the video, Thomas is seen assembling a wooden crib, while Olympia also shared a clip of him putting together a matching chest of drawers for their baby.
Olympia, who announced her pregnancy in August, has been open about her fertility struggles. In her announcement post, she shared a candid message about her journey to becoming pregnant with what she calls her “miracle baby.”
In the photos, Thomas can be seen cradling Olympia’s growing baby bump, while she holds up a positive pregnancy test. “I’ve been hiding away for the past 5 and a half months to make sure this wasn’t all a dream,” she wrote in the caption. “But you kept growing and growing, and it’s starting to look like our dreams have finally come true.”
The actress, who is best known for her role in Neighbours, opened up about her emotional journey, admitting that she initially felt fear when she first saw the positive test. “I truly believed that this day wasn’t going to be possible for us,” she shared. “At the time, I wasn’t jumping for joy. I was full of fear because that’s all I’ve known. But as the weeks kept going by, it was hard to wipe the smile off our faces.”
Olympia also expressed her excitement about starting a family and thanked their supporters for being there through their struggles. “To the little one we never thought we’d meet, we can’t wait to hold you in our arms. You were worth every tear, every setback, and every prayer,” she wrote.
She further expressed gratitude to her family and friends, saying their support helped her get through the hardest moments. “I know I wouldn’t have made it to this point without the strength of my family and friends who managed to hold me up when I was falling apart,” she added.
In a previous interview, Olympia had spoken about the emotional toll of her long IVF journey. She revealed that a miscarriage had left her physically and emotionally drained. “My body was exhausted and my mind was spent,” she recalled. “I needed a full reset.”
Olympia also shared that she had suffered a miscarriage of twin babies during the COVID pandemic, followed by another miscarriage later that year. Despite the challenges, she remained determined to pursue fertility treatment, even though she was initially hesitant about IVF. “I’ve never been good with hormones,” she admitted, but added that she was committed to doing everything she could to start a family.
Olympia’s message continues to inspire many, as she looks forward to the arrival of their baby, a dream she thought might never come true.
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