“It was time” - The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Rachel Fuda announces pregnancy 

The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 14 special episode 14 gathered the cast for a final sit down where they had a watch party instead of a reunion. One of the newer faces of the franchise, Rachel Fuda, was excited to share unexpected news with her co-stars on the final episode which, aired on Sunday, August 11, 2024, exclusively on Bravo TV.

Fuda shared that she and her husband were expecting another child after their two daughters Gianella Jolie and Giuliana Rose, and their adopted son Jaiden. Rachel explained to her Bravo friends that becoming a mother again was her calling, she and her husband wanted to add a new addition to their family for quite some time.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star continued stating that she felt there was room for another child, Rachel said:

"So we always had the room for one more in our home and in our hearts, and we're both just so happy to be welcoming another baby into the family. It felt like it was time."

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Real Housewives of New Jersey star Rachel Fuda shares details of her pregnancy journey so far

On the Real Housewives of New Jersey season 14 episode 14 Rachel shared that her journey leading up to this news wasn't an easy one. During the previous season, the Fuda couple was thinking of going through the IVF process once again but there were some health issues Rachel had to overcome.

Due to her arthritis medication, Rachel had to incorporate ways in which she wouldn't drastically get affected. With the help of medical professionals and doctors, and John Fuda's assistance, the once-hesitant couple was ready to explore their options surrounding IVF once again.

Looking back at the entire process, Fuda revealed it wasn't simple and that the couple had to go through many challenges and obstacles. Rachel told People Magazine on August 11, 2024:

"There's so many things that have to go right when you're going through IVF, and this time around, there were a lot of roadblocks for us."

Rachel revealed her excitement and how happy they are to become parents after having a family of five. She shared that their family felt "incomplete" before this, and admitted this to her Real Housewives of New Jersey friends on the special episode:

"John and I always felt like our family wasn't complete. We actually have a table in my kitchen and when we sit down for dinner, there's one empty chair. And we always kind of looked at each other like, 'Oh, it'd be nice to fill that seat.'"

For Rachel, her pregnancies have been "grounding" and are a reminder to appreciate the small things in life. This time her two daughters want to be equally involved in helping their mom.

She also said that there was an age gap between her son and their soon-to-arrive baby, but he would get along just like he did with his two younger sisters. Rachel said:

"There's truly no better feeling in the world than having kids. It's almost a type of love that you just can't explain. Like, these little people make me a better person. They teach me every day."

Fans can follow the Real Housewives of New Jersey star Rachel Fuda's official Instagram account to follow her pregnancy journey and the updates she posts.