Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Monica Garcia revealed on a podcast that she is pregnant with her fifth child. Despite initially being hesitant to share the news, Garcia eventually opened up and disclosed that she is seven weeks pregnant. She shared that she found out about the pregnancy unexpectedly while at urgent care for an unrelated issue, and she expressed shock and fear as she already has four children and did not expect to be pregnant at 39 years old. Garcia also mentioned that she had been on birth control and was not trying to conceive.
Garcia shared that she has been dating her boyfriend Braxton for a year, and she admitted that no one knows who he is. She explained that they met while filming Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and that they started talking after filming a scene together. Despite their 10-year age difference, Garcia revealed that her boyfriend has been supportive and understanding since learning about the pregnancy. She expressed her fears and concerns about having a baby at her age and mentioned that her youngest child is only 6 years old. Garcia also disclosed that she and her ex-husband finalized their divorce last year.
The former reality star’s announcement of her pregnancy came as a surprise, especially since she previously revealed that she would not be returning for the next season of the show. Garcia made headlines during season 4 of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City by admitting that she was behind a salacious gossip account. She shared some details about her boyfriend, including his work at Wasatch Excursions in Utah, where he manages a property. Despite not actively practicing the Mormon faith, Garcia mentioned that her boyfriend used to be Mormon, which is something they have in common.
Garcia recounted the story of how she and her boyfriend met, revealing that she approached him after learning he was not in an exclusive relationship. She shared that their relationship started shortly after filming a scene together for the show. Garcia expressed gratitude for her boyfriend’s support and understanding during this unexpected time in their lives. While she admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of having another child at her age, Garcia also expressed her excitement and gratitude for her boyfriend’s unwavering support. The couple’s journey as they navigate this unexpected pregnancy will likely be followed with interest by fans and followers of the reality TV star.
