Kayleigh McEnany Shares Her Emotional Birth Story: “Our Little Fighter Was Born Early, But Stronger Than Anyone Expected”
NEW YORK — In a moving television segment that touched hearts across the country, Fox News host and former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany opened up about the deeply personal and powerful story behind the birth of her third child — Avery Grace Gilmartin.
The baby girl, born prematurely on June 30, 2025, arrived earlier than doctors had anticipated. But what stunned the medical team — and her parents — was how strong, alert, and resilient Avery was from the very first breath.
“She came into the world weighing under five pounds, but with more strength than I’ve ever seen,” McEnany said, her voice trembling slightly. “She didn’t just cry. She let out a roar. It was like she was saying, ‘I’m ready for this world.’”
Kayleigh described going into labor suddenly during the early morning hours, far ahead of schedule. What followed was a blur of emotion — prayer, uncertainty, and ultimately, overwhelming gratitude.
“We were nervous. Any parent who’s ever heard the word ‘premature’ knows that feeling. But Avery surprised all of us. No NICU time. No oxygen support. Just pure grit and grace,” she recalled.
She also shared that Avery’s name was chosen long before her early arrival — “Avery” for its quiet strength, and “Grace” to honor what Kayleigh calls “the divine calm that carried us through.” As she recounted the moment she held her daughter for the first time, McEnany’s eyes welled with tears.
“She opened her eyes and looked right at me. She was tiny, yes, but fully present. That’s when I knew — she was born early, but not a second too soon for God’s plan.”
Now safely home with her older siblings Blake and Nash, baby Avery is thriving. The McEnany family calls her “their miracle girl” — and Kayleigh says they’re all still adjusting to life as a family of five.
“There’s a new rhythm in the house — a little more noise, a lot less sleep, but more love than I could ever describe,” she said.