Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns expecting baby after 'not straightforward journey' 

Holly Cairns and partner Barry. 'This is something we have wanted for a long time.'

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has announced she is expecting a baby with her partner after what she said has described as  "not been a straighforward journey".

In a post on Facebook she wrote: "Some personal news this Saturday, news that has been getting harder and harder to keep under wraps (quite literally), so here goes… I am overjoyed to let you know that my partner Barry and I are expecting a baby.

"We are so happy and feel so lucky because this is something we have wanted for a long time."

She said that while she is delighted to share the news now, she was initially hesitant because "like so many other couples hoping to start a family, ours has not been a straightforward journey". 

"But all the signs look good for this pregnancy so we are really hopeful," she said.

"I’m definitely not the first woman to juggle work and a baby, but I also know I have a very unique job as leader of a political party. That’s why more than ever, I feel very grateful to belong to a party who are so supportive of parents and passionate about making sure we get #MoreMná into politics."

She finished the post with "p.s It’s a girl!"

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