Janette Manrara says 'it's always hard' as Aljaz Skorjanec has 'busy night' on baby duty
13.08.2023 - 18:41
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Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara told her followers 'it's always hard' as she opened up about missing her family in her latest update on life as a new mum. It came after she spent a 'special week' with her parents, who flew over to the UK from Miami to meet their new granddaughter Lyra.
Janette and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec welcomed their first child into the world just over two weeks ago. The former Strictly dancers, who announced they were expecting their first child together back in February, had planned to start IVF treatment before Janette fell pregnant.
Janette, 39, and Aljaz, 33, announced that their daughter, Lyra Rose Skorjanec, had made her entrance on July 28, marking her arrival with a sweet black and white photo of the new family of three posted on Instagram.
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The new parents have since been keeping fans up to date on their journey, with both Janette and Aljaz regularly posting updates on life as a family of three.
On Sunday, Janette told her followers that they were "back to our little trio" following a busy week of visitors, including Aljaz's Strictly partner Sara Davies as well as Janette's parents. The dancer posted a video showing her walking through the countryside in a pair of dungarees and wellies as she spent time with her family.
"My parents left this morning to go back to Miami," she said in the caption. "It’s always hard to say goodbye, but it got even harder now with Lyra in our lives. This week with them was so special. All we did was stay home, spend quality time together, go for a lovely walk, and enjoy each others company as much as we can."
Janette said it would be months until she