‘He’s shown unbelievable fight’ 2 Johnnies star Johnny Smacks’ son spends time in hospital after quiet pregnancy
Congratulations are in order for Johnny ‘Smacks’ McMahon, of the 2 Johnnies, and his wife, Annie, who have quietly welcomed a baby boy to the world.
‘I’m officially a dad,’ Johnny told fans on Sunday, sharing that their little man is spending time in hospital after being diagnosed with gastroschisis.
Gastroschisis is a rare disorder, which means a baby’s abdomen doesn’t develop properly, and the intestines are on the outside.
Johnny ‘Smacks’ McMahon with his newborn son, JJ.
Pic: The 2 Johnnies/Instagram
Sharing the ‘whirlwind’ news with fans, Johnny wrote: ‘On tomorrow’s podcast, I’m excited to share the incredibly special news — a few weeks ago, Annie and I welcomed our little boy, JJ, into the world, and I’m officially a dad.
‘It’s been a whirlwind, but the best kind. From early in the pregnancy, we knew there would be complications, and when JJ was born, he was diagnosed with gastroschisis.
‘He needed a couple of operations straight away, and he’ll be in hospital for a while yet, but he’s already shown unbelievable fight.’
Johnny ‘Smacks’ McMahon with his wife, Annie. Pic: Instagram
‘I’m happy to say he’s doing well and getting stronger every day,’ Johnny gushed over his little trooper. ‘I want to give a massive thank you to the amazing staff in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin.
‘The care, support, and kindness they’ve shown us has been outstanding, and we’ll never be able to thank them enough.
Johnny ‘Smacks’ McMahon with his wife, Annie. Pic: Instagram
‘Most of all, I want to say how proud I am of Annie,’ Johnny continued, turning his attention towards his beloved wife, whom he married in December 2022. ‘She’s been incredible throughout everything — strong, calm, and absolutely heroic. JJ is lucky to have her as his mam.
‘For now, we’re just taking it all in, celebrating our little man, and looking forward to bringing him home when he’s ready.’
Accompanying the announcement, doting dad Johnny shared a gorgeous first look at his son, JJ, as he cradled his newborn in his arms in hospital.
Johnny ‘Smacks’ McMahon with his wife, Annie. Pic: Instagram
Fans of The 2 Johnnies joined well-known faces, including Eric Roberts and Niamh de Brún, who has also announced the birth of her son, in extending their congratulations to Johnny and Annie.
