Red Wiggle Caterina Mete has opened about her IVF journey as a single mother.
Caterina, 43, made headlines in February when she announced she is expecting twin girls after undergoing IVF with a sperm donor.
Appearing on the Darling, Shine! podcast on Wednesday, the children’s performer told listeners she was surprised by the outpouring of support she received after announcing the news.
‘So many women have reached out to me.. that they are a solo mum and they’ve been able to use me as an example for their children,’ she revealed.
‘I didn’t realise the effect it would have on people… it’s so nice to hear from other women.’
Red Wiggle Caterina Mete, 43, has discussedIVF journey as a single mum after announcing she is expecting twin girls via a sperm donor
She continued: ‘They’ll say their child watches the video all the time, my pregnancy announcement, and they get excited because they can relate because they were born in that same way.’
It comes three months after Caterina took to Instagram to announce the joyous news she was expecting, telling fans she ‘could not wait to be a mum’.
In the clip, a beaming Caterina debuted her bump while dressed in her red skivvy.
Appearing on the Darling, Shine! podcast on Wednesday, the children’s performer told listeners she was surprised by the outpouring of support she received after announcing the news
‘Hey, everyone. I’ve got some exciting news to share with you all. I’m pregnant with twin girls!’ the professional dancer beamed, holding up two child-sized Red Wiggle costumes.
‘I’m due later in the year, but I wanted to share this news with you now now, as I’ll be seeing many of you at the upcoming Wiggles shows… and as you can see, my girls are already starting to make an appearance,’ she joked, cradling her blossoming bump.
Reflecting on her exciting news in a press release, Caterina said: ‘Becoming a mother has always been a dream of mine. I feel overwhelmingly blessed to share that I am expecting two beautiful little miracles.’
‘So many women have reached out to me.. that they are a solo mum and they’ve been able to use me as an example for their children,’ she revealed. (Pictured with Purple Wiggle John Pearce, centre)
‘This journey has been challenging, but filled with so much love and support. I am immensely grateful for the incredible team at my fertility clinic and the technology that has made this possible.’
Caterina went on to say she can’t wait to meet her bundles of joy and begin this new chapter of her life.
She concluded by thanking her Wiggles colleagues for their ‘unwavering support’ during her pregnancy journey.
Caterina has been part of the Wiggles show for two decades, originally joining the crew as a dancer before moving into roles such as head of wardrobe, dance captain and choreographer.
Caterina has been part of the Wiggles show for two decades, originally joining the crew as a dancer before moving into roles such as head of wardrobe, dance captain and choreographer
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