Meredith Gaudreau announced at her husband's and brother's memorial service that she is expecting their third child. The pregnancy, which she was able to share with her husband before his passing, has brought both joy and solace amidst the tragedy.
Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, shared a heartwarming revelation at the joint memorial service for her husband and brother-in-law on Monday. She announced that she is pregnant with their third child, a news that has brought both joy and a sense of purpose amidst their profound loss.
With tears in her eyes, Meredith described the pregnancy as a "total surprise" that she was able to tell Johnny before his untimely demise. She recalled his heartwarming reaction, which filled her with both love and a sense of gratitude.
Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Reveals Surprise Pregnancy at Memorial Service
"John and I had the best six months as a family of four. These will forever be the best six months of my life," Meredith said through tears, according to ABC News. "There's specifically one week that I will cherish forever – it will be my favorite week of my life out of those six months. We're actually a family of five. I'm in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby."
The couple's oldest child, a girl, will turn 2 years old later this month. Their youngest, a boy, was born earlier this year. Meredith expressed her overwhelming joy at the thought of welcoming their third child, even under such trying circumstances.
Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Reveals Surprise Pregnancy at Memorial Service
"In less than three years of marriage, we've created a family of five," Meredith added. "It doesn't even sound possible, but I look at it as the ultimate blessing. How lucky am I to be the mother of John's three babies? Our last one being a blessing and so special despite these difficult circumstances."
The announcement of Meredith's pregnancy comes as a beacon of hope for the Gaudreau family, who have been grappling with the unimaginable loss of Johnny and his brother, Matthew. The young brothers were tragically killed in a bicycle accident in Salem County, New Jersey, on the eve of their sister Katie's wedding.
Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Reveals Surprise Pregnancy at Memorial Service
Sean M. Higgins, the suspected drunken driver who struck the brothers, has been arrested and charged with two counts of death by auto, along with reckless driving, possession of an open container, and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle.
As the Gaudreau family continues to mourn their beloved sons and brothers, Meredith's pregnancy serves as a reminder of the enduring bond and legacy they have left behind. The arrival of their third child will be a special moment that brings both solace and joy to their family, honoring Johnny and Matthew's memory and the love they shared with their loved ones.
Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Reveals Surprise Pregnancy at Memorial Service
