Former Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Franklin has offered her followers an adorable and intimate look into family life, just days after she and her husband Lance 'Buddy' Franklin quietly welcomed their third child on the Gold Coast.
A Tender Sibling Moment Captured
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the model shared a poignant black-and-white photograph that has since captivated social media. The image features the couple's five-year-old daughter, Tallulah, watching over her sleeping baby brother in his bassinet.
In the touching scene, Tallulah stands beside the cot dressed in a light, floaty dress with delicate spaghetti straps. A beaming smile lights up her face as she gently rests her hands on the edge of the bassinet, peering inside at the new arrival. The newborn boy sleeps soundly within, his tiny head just visible, completely unaware of his big sister's loving gaze.
Jesinta simply captioned the heart-melting post, 'Watching over her little brother,' accompanied by a white heart and sparkle emojis. This post also served as the first confirmation of the baby's gender for the public.
Celebrating a Precious New Arrival
This sweet family update follows the initial birth announcement made by Jesinta, 34, earlier in the week. To mark the joyous occasion, she posted a precious gallery of images celebrating their new addition.
One striking black-and-white photo showed the glamorous model posing in a mirror selfie with her husband, AFL star Lance 'Buddy' Franklin, 38, who was tenderly cradling their newborn in his arms. Another intimate snapshot captured the proud new mum holding her sleeping baby close.
'My heart feels like it could burst,' Jesinta wrote in the caption at the time. 'Home for Christmas with the most special gift of all.' The couple initially kept the baby's name and gender private, saving the revelation for their latest post.
The announcement was swiftly met with an outpouring of love from celebrity friends and followers. Well-wishers including Yendi Amira Phillipps, Tammy Hembrow, and Steph Claire Smith flooded the comments with congratulations and heart emojis.
A Challenging Journey to Baby Number Three
In recent months, Jesinta has been candid about the difficulties she faced during this pregnancy. Speaking to 7News, the model revealed that preparing for baby number three was not an easy journey.
She confessed that much of her first trimester was spent confined to the couch, struggling with severe morning sickness. 'I am so grateful and thankful, but it's nice to have come out on the other side,' Jesinta stated, expressing relief at having passed that challenging phase.
This sentiment echoed a previous admission on her Instagram Stories, where she posted alongside a photo: 'Looks cute, but this person has given me a rough time the last couple of months,' followed by three sick face emojis. She added frankly, 'Sadly I'm not someone who thrives when they are pregnant.'
The couple, who are also parents to daughter Tallulah and son Rocky, announced they were expecting their third child in an Instagram post back in early June.
