Iskra Lawrence is over the moon, y’all. She’s got another bun in the oven! This Aerie model just spilled the beans that she and her beau, Philip Payne, are expecting their second kiddo. “Can you believe it? I’m finally letting the cat out of the bag,” she gushed.
It’s almost poetic, really. Nearly four years to the day since their first child, Alpha, came into the world in April 2020. “Here we are, about to be a fab four,” Iskra shared, her excitement palpable. And get this – she’s teaming up with First Response for a heartwarming giveaway. “We’re talking $20k split between two lucky ducks,” she announced, all to support folks on their fertility journeys. Back during her first pregnancy, she did something similar. “Gave $10k each to Sara & Skye,” she reminisced. “And guess what? They’ve got their rainbow babies now. Makes me wanna cry tears of joy.”
Swipe through Iskra’s Insta feed, and you’ll catch a glimpse of her life, love, and now, exciting baby news.
But it’s not all been smooth sailing. After Alpha’s arrival in 2020, Iskra and Philip shared a harrowing tale. Their little one struggled to breathe for a few terrifying seconds. “Seeing your child, lifeless and blue… it’s an image you can’t shake,” Iskra recalled. Thankfully, with quick action and oxygen, Alpha’s cries soon filled the room, much to their relief. “It was a whirlwind. Before I could even process it, the crisis was averted. Our birth team was incredible,” she added.
The story of how Iskra and Philip first crossed paths is straight out of a rom-com. Picture it: a Grammy party in January 2018. Philip had noticed Iskra before, but that night, something clicked. “Tried playing it cool, but she definitely caught me staring,” Philip admitted. His opening line? “Are you in a relationship?” Classic. After a brief chat and a phone number exchange, he walked away, hopeful he’d made an impression. Spoiler: he did. Iskra’s smile said it all.
And here they are, ready to welcome baby number two. Congrats, Iskra and Philip!
Meanwhile, Kate Fann, our storyteller, is living her best life in East Tennessee. When she’s not weaving tales or scrolling through Insta, she’s out exploring the Smoky Mountains, experimenting with makeup, or indulging in the finer things in life, like wine and baked treats. Here’s to life’s adventures, big and small.