Life’s about to get even busier for Olivia Bowen, and she’s soaking up every moment.
The Love Island star is counting down the weeks until she welcomes her baby girl, and she’s been sharing honest, heartwarming glimpses into her journey along the way.
Showing Off the Baby Bump With Confidence
On Friday, the 31-year-old mum-to-be took to Instagram to post a glowing selfie.
Wearing a comfy bralette and joggers, Olivia proudly showed off her baby bump and added a touch of humor with the caption, “She’s so high now right up in my lungs.”
For any mum nearing the end of pregnancy, that sentiment is all too real.
This little girl will be her second child with husband Alex Bowen, whom she famously met on Love Island.
Their son Abel, now two, is soon to become a big brother.
A Final Holiday Before Baby Girl Arrives
Last month, the family of three jetted off for one last getaway before Olivia gives birth.
They headed to sunny Spain and soaked up the relaxed vibes with lots of beach time and quality moments together.
Olivia posted photos from the trip, where she looked radiant in a colorful bikini and chic summer outfits.
In one picture, she cuddled Alex and Abel while wrapped in a mesh sundress.
She captioned the post, “Another trip to Spain – the last one before baby girl comes.
Next time we’ll return as a family of four to our own villa out here – never felt so lucky.”
Sharing Her Joy—and Her Grief
While this pregnancy has been filled with joy, Olivia hasn’t shied away from sharing its difficult moments too.
Earlier this year, she bravely opened up on Loose Women about losing one of her twins early in the pregnancy.
She revealed that she and Alex initially found out they were expecting twins during a six-week scan around Christmas.
Olivia, who described herself as an anxious person, was completely shocked when the scan showed two babies instead of one.
Opening Up About Vanishing Twin Syndrome
Sadly, at their eight-week scan, they learned that one of the babies no longer had a heartbeat.
Olivia said she hadn’t experienced any symptoms—no pain or bleeding—which made the loss even harder to process.
Doctors diagnosed her with vanishing twin syndrome, a condition where one of the embryos passes away in the womb and is absorbed into the body.
It’s a more common occurrence than many realize, affecting roughly 36% of twin pregnancies.
Holding On to a Difficult Memory
Olivia tearfully shared how painful it was knowing one baby was gone, yet she still felt lucky to have experienced the moment of expecting twins.
“I am so lucky to have experienced that moment… not everyone gets to feel that,” she said.
By the time she was 14 weeks pregnant, the second baby had completely reabsorbed.
She described that process as “tremendously sad,” but said it brought a small measure of peace knowing the baby was still with her in some way.
Alex Bowen Shares His Heartbreak
Alex also opened up during the segment, saying he had already started dreaming of life with twins.
As an only child who’s had a complicated relationship with his father, the idea of a big, loving family meant a great deal to him.
“I built this scenario up in my head,” he admitted. “It was an amazing thing for me.”
His heartfelt words echoed what many parents feel in the face of unexpected loss—grieving not just the baby, but the future they had imagined.
Looking Ahead With Love and Strength
Now in her final weeks of pregnancy, Olivia is leaning into the love surrounding her and focusing on the joy of expanding her family.
Through the ups and downs, she’s been open, real, and refreshingly honest—something her followers clearly appreciate.
She and Alex are preparing to welcome their baby girl soon, and judging by their recent posts, they’re doing it with full hearts and plenty of hope.