“I Thought I’d NEVER Be a Mum” – BBC Morning Live’s Michelle Ackerley opens up about her first Pɾegnancy after a long Infeɾtιlιty journey, leaving viewers in Tears – Co-hosts Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton send Heartfelt Congratulations and Support.

Michelle Ackerley was inundated with messages of encouragement this week following a candid update shared with her online followers.

The 41-year-old posted a birthday photograph with her supporters, revealing how this year’s milestone looked rather different from previous celebrations.

The BBC presenter, renowned for fronting Morning Live – which is presently enjoying its summer hiatus – is anticipating her first child with husband Benjamin Ryan.

Standing before a mirror displaying her growing bump, Michelle wrote alongside the image: “Slightly different birthday to last year. Today I’ll mostly be sleeping in between wearing ice packs for my migraines and eating ginger for the continued sickness [sic]

“It’s been quite the pr3gnancy journey so far…..all kinds of emotions every single day….anxiety, joy, overwhelm. Mostly, I’m just amazed at what the human body can do. I still can’t believe I’ll be welcoming a baby girl in a couple of months’ time.”

BBC Morning Live host details ’emotional rollercoaster’ as fans share support (Image: INSTAGRAM/MICHELLE_ACKERLEY)

Michelle’s supporters were swift to respond to the photograph, with numerous fans offering the BBC personality their encouragement and birthday greetings, reports Wales Online.

One follower wrote: “Happy birthday! Sorry that you’re having bad migraines. Hope you’re ok and manage to have a lovely birthday xx”.

Another added: “Happy Birthday. Sorry to hear you’re having migraines; they’re so debilitating. Sleep is definitely your best medicine xx”

BBC Morning Live’s Michelle Ackerley with fiance Ben before wedding**Screengrab taken from BBC iPlayer** (Image: BBC)

Another fan penned: “Looking fab! Happy birthday [sic], exciting times to come x”, while another chimed in: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHELLE. I hope you manage to have a lovely day, and just think how you’ll have an extra guest at next year’s celebration! How amazing is that[sic]!!”

Earlier this year, Michelle shared the joyous news of her pr3gnancy, following her candid revelations about her struggles with fertility.

In a recent interview, she disclosed that she was expecting a girl, referring to her unborn child as a “miracle.”

The MorningLive star announced her pr3gnancy earlier this year (Image: INSTAGRAM/MICHELLE_ACKERLEY)

Sharing the news on Instagram, Michelle wrote: “I wanted to share, though, as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences.

“Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women’s health can really make a difference.

“Even at the very start of this year, I was gearing up for yet another endo procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster.”