Pat McAfee Announces His Wife Sam Is Pregnant & Talks Tough Road They Have Had 

As someone in healthcare, I want to thank you both for sharing your story. So many people go through things like this feeling alone and ashamed and you publicly sharing your experience really helps decrease the stigma and lets people know they're not alone. You have a lot of power and you're using it in a really amazing way. Kudos!

Pat being this transparent about what had to had been one of the worst moments in his life is why we love him

Mad props to Sam for putting this out there. Showing the scars on a national talk show can make it a lot easier for other women to talk about their experiences and talking about the experience makes it easier to process and make it through. She could have easily just buried it and kept the personal life personal but she took a very courageous route that is helping normalize these conversations for everyone

Fertility issues are brutal! My wife did ivf 6 times. I gave her 1000s of shots over 5 years and she never wanted to give up. We have a perfect 10 month old girl now! Gave me a level of respect I never thought I could have of my wife. Congratulations!

Congratulations Pat. You’ll both be good parents

Congratulations to you both, my son just came home from the NICU after a 2 month long stay. My wife had an emergency C section at 31 weeks and the doctors warned me going into the surgery that I was about to lose them both. So after just starting my leave from work to be at home with my son and getting to listen to you every day again, and then get to hear you talk about all this live was a pretty cool moment, and I can appreciate what you went through. Even though it means nothing coming from some random stooge, you are one tough SOB, and the wife is as well. You’re going to make a hell of a dad, that kid is lucky to have you both as parents. So happy for you both and wish you all nothing but the best.

Losing a pregnancy is always incredibly difficult. My wife and I dealt with 3 miscarriages before we were able to have our daughter. It's all worth it man. The first time you hold that baby, look in their eyes, man, the feeling is indescribable. Congratulations to you both, and you'll crush being a father, man.

I appreciate you sharing you and Sam’s pregnancy journey. Many people don’t talk about it period, especially guys, and I think it’s great that you’re exposing your mostly male audience to struggles that they might not be aware of. It helps everyone be more understanding, compassionate and educated. Can’t wait for baby McAfee’s arrival

Man, I teared up when you described what you and your wife went through with the ectopic pregnancies. My wife and i went through the same thing and it’s DEVASTATING. Congratulations on the pregnancy!!! It’s nice talking about a happy ending that doesn’t involve a Cleveland Quarterback on this show..!

Pat goes from this subject to being a sports stooge and putting on a show for 3 hours straight. Pat is unbelievable at what he does and anything he sets his mind too. I can only imagine that’s exactly how it’ll work with him becoming a parent. We all know Sam is gonna kill it, what a strong young lady🫡

This is my wife and I's exact story. Your wife is amazing and so are you for constantly being there in support. This hits home for many, my wife cried in the car listening to this today on our way to our IVF appointment. Cannot wait to hear about the birth of your beautiful baby.

Pat McAfee, you are going to be a legendary dad. You spent 10 minutes telling one of the most heartbreaking stories I think I've ever heard, and not once was it about anyone but your wife. For someone who lost two babies and nearly lost his wife twice to make a story like that completely selfless is incredible. That child is going to be in fantastic hands. Oh, and IT'S GREAT TO BE A TENNESEE VOL!

How the hell did he do this speech without crying?? Man, it was emotional. Congrats Pat and Sam!!!!

Pat after my wife and I going through an ectopic and a miscarriage this year I know now that children are even more of a blessing that is almost taken for granted. I’m so happy for you brother Congratulations. God Bless you and your family.

Going into being a dad “scared to death “ is what will make you a good father and everything you just went through has only brought you and Sam closer. All our prayers

The fact that you're worried about whether or not you'll be a good dad is a sign that you'll be a good dad. Congratulations. Your wife sounds like an incredible woman. I hope things continue to go well this time around. Much love to you and your family, Pat.

LFGGGG. CONGRATULATIONS PAT!!! Praying for the healthiest and most blessed pregnancy ever ❤❤❤

Congratulations!!! Sam is a champion!!! Our story isn't as hard as yours has been. 3 years of trying and never being able to get pregnant, we now have 2 kids through IVF with our 3rd arriving in January. You guys are going to be amazing parents!!!

My wife and I have a similar story, still trying very hard to have a child. It’s some of the worst pain to go through. Congrats Sam and Pat I can’t wait to see you guys have a baby! I am going to show this to my wife tonight to show her she’s not alone in the struggle and there is hope!

Pat, we’re going through the same thing. We’re at 21 weeks now. After a visit with the dr just today, turns out my wife might need emergency surgery because after a battle with placenta previa, her cervix is now too thin. Keeping you guys in our prayers. The way you speak of Sam I know she is a powerful woman! Cheers!

Saw Sam's post in the morning and was so excited to watch Pat announce it on the show. Couldn't be happier for you guys. Genuinely watched the entire segment with a big smile on my face.

My wife and I went through the IVF process in 2021 and welcomed our baby girl in Dec 2021 - It was a journey. Congrats to you and your wife. Proud of both of you!

This is beautiful that you have shared this, I am a EMS provider and it is extremely hard to see couples and families go through things like this, and it is heart breaking when it doesn’t end so well. Proud of you guys for not giving up!

Nothing but GOOD Vibes, WISHES n PRAYERS FOR YOUNG P.Mac!!! 💯✊🏽💪🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Congratulations Pat! As a father of 3 at 30. I never wanted to be a dad. I have a 5 year old son and just had twins! 1 boy 1 girl. I couldn’t imagine anything else! My wife of 12 years is my best friend. Im happy and proud of you dude 🤙😎

Pat you are awesome!!!!!!!! I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy and healthy child!!!!!! Y’all deserve the best!!!!!! Power to your wife for being willing to put up with 2 of you 😂

First time caller, long time listener. This is my favorite segment Pat and the Boys have ever done. Proud of Pat for opening up and the Boys for always having his back. Huge praise to Sam for battling nonstop. Good luck to the McAfee fam on this big adventure. Don’t ever change this show!!

Congratulations! My wife and I went through a very similar situation. Hearing the heartbeat is the best sound I’ve ever heard. God bless both of you.

Thank you for talking about this. I think it's important to destigmatize this kind of loss since so many people feel like they've failed as a mother or parent due to this illusion that a successful pregnancy is somehow a test of character. Congratulations to you both! Sam truly is a badass, I have no doubt that she'll be an amazing mother.

My wife and I went through this same scenario, thank you, sincerely, Pat for drawing attention to the severity and prevalence of ectopics. If it wasn’t for a team of bad ass doctors and surgeons my wife wouldn’t be here today. Can’t wait to hear the dad stories come next fall!

Ayy that’s awesome you talked about all this. It’s extremely personal and it’s something a lot of people don’t feel comfortable talking about. Definitely a conversation that people need to be aware of.

Been there brother, still in it, sending love. Far harder than many realize. Thanks for the story it helps me and will help all the others going through the same. 🙏❤️

congrats Pat! This kid is going to grow up with a legend of a dad 💯

On my close friend’s wife went through a similar experience that Sam has endured. When my friend announced to me that she was pregnant I was happy for them then he told me the whole story about how it took them 3 years to finally have a kid as she had a couple of miscarriages before and they just introduced their second kid a couple of months ago. Both his wife and Sam are troopers and gives me greater respect for what women go through when it comes to having a kid.

Inspiring due to the fact that we’d never expect situations like this. I’m sure others will agree but I look at pat and all the things he’s doing and it appears to be a perfect life. Behind closed doors there’s so much more going on and he still always shows up with a great attitude, great energy just to make our days better

This is by far the best video I've watched of yours. So real and relatable. Thank you for talking about this.

This made me cry, as it hit close to home for me and my wife as well… the biggest Congratulations to Pat & Sam… and best of luck w/ everything!!!❤🎉❤🎉

Congrats Pat!!! It’s been a blessing watching you grow, I’m glad you shared this with us, thank you! Many blessings to you and your family.

Way to bring attention to important life events Pat. Appreciate the vulnerability. Refreshing to see raw emotion and appreciation of your wife! Keep up the awesome work!

Dude, thanks for sharing this. What a journey. Makes me realize how awesome your wife is and the journey you are going through behind the scenes. My wife and I lost a child as well, but have a healthy baby boy now. You’ll make amazing dad. Keep Sam and you little one top priority, and I’ll be praying the delivery goes ultra smooth!

Best day ever... so happy for you and yours that has been an incredible journey you shared with us your fans. Made my day watching this

Cheers to you Pat for being so transparent and sharing your story. I’m so happy for your family to be brother❤️

It means SO MUCH for a man on such a HUGE PLATFORM to talk about such a vulnerable topic with so much LOVE.

What a warrior Sam is!!! All my prayers to both of you.

Congrats Pat, enjoy every second with your kid. There really is no bond or experience that compares

Man, Congrats for you guys! My girlfriend had my child at 23 weeks and 4 day and was in the NICU for 4 and a half months, these experiences are completely scary man, women have strength that I can’t even imagine myself having. I hope for a safe delivery for badass Sam and your going to be a fantastic father man!

Big congratulations Pat! Being a father is absolutely amazing with so many different joys and experiences!

So awesome. Pat, you’ve done everything at a super high level in your life. You’re about to add fatherhood. So proud of you.

Congratulations Pat and Wife!! I have so much respect for her as well with helping Animals with Fur The Brand. Gonna be great parents since you’re already nice great people. 👏

Geez, such an inspiring story of perseverance, toughness, and dedication. So happy you guys were able to reach this point! You and your wife are both Dawgs!! 👏👏

Thank you both for sharing. God bless all 3 of you. Congratulations.

Congratulations 🎉 to the McAfees!!! Y’all will be great parents, may God keep you both during this wait for the beautiful blessing to come healthy and happy.

Damn, I was blubbing like a baby during this segment. Congrats to you both. I'm sure you will both be excellent parents. Look at the support group you have around you.

Congratulations McAfee family!! Wishing and praying for all the best to come for you all!! ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing! We hurt with you on the pain that has been and are so happy for the kid to come! Congratulations! 🎉

Congrats Pat and Sam. It sure is scary when things like that happen. My wife had a placenta abruption when she was 7.5 months pregnant. Luckily we lived very close to the hospital and there was a doctor that was quick to perform thr emergency C- section. Daughter did struggle a bit at the beginning, spent time in the NICU, but after hearing that i couldve lost not only my daughter, but wife as well, really hits different, but 3 years later and both are doing great. You will both be wonderful parents, i feel things like this just make you stronger and love harder.

Hey, let’s go dude!!!!!!! So happy for you and Samantha!

Thanks for sharing. Proud of her and you as well for making navigating those challenges. Wishing y'all nothing but the best. Your transparency may help many people who had no idea about the information you shared.

I'm so glad you both have had a great support through this process and you guys are so strong for sharing the experiences yall have faced

Congratulations Pat! You’re going to be a great father! Im so happy for you! I can’t wait to see your kid win the punt, pass, kick competition! 😂❤

Wow! Thanks for sharing Pat. Brave of you to share. Congrats to you and your wife Sam. You are an awesome husband and will be a great Dad!

Thank-you and Sam for sharing your Story. I'm always grateful for Husbands and Wives who have the courage to open up about the Struggles and how they got through it all.

Congratulations Pat and Sam, and thank you for having the courage to speak about the challenges you went through to reach this point.

This is amazing!! So happy for Pat, and Sam!! Pat, is not only a great player, but great husband as well!! Tell Sam, WE'RE ALL STOKED!! SHES A DAAAAAWG for going through all of that!! What a woman, and what a mother, she will become!

Having gone through a super similar situation you guys sharing this whole process is awesome. It happens a lot more than anyone realized because no one talks about it. One of the most heartbreaking tragic things that can happen to you. Our miracle baby will be 2 on thanksgiving! Congratulations to you both and wishing nothing but happiness and health for the 3 of y’all

Me and my wife recently had our journey through infertility and IVF and were so lucky to now have our little girl with us now. Sending all of the love and positive vibes to Pat and his wife. I can't imagine what they've been through. Prayers up for you both on having a healthy and beautiful baby.

Thanks for sharing Pat! My wife and I were told because of me that we would never be able to have kids on our own naturally. Flash forward to today, we went through our first round of IVF (extraction and implantation) and our now 4 weeks pregnant with our little man. Infertility and the struggles of getting pregnant are not talked about enough, especially the stress and struggle that it can put on a marriage. Congrats on the little one coming your way!

Congrats Pat. I'm so happy for you and your wife. Hope you two have a healthy born baby

Congratulations!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story, and make sure you thank your wife for allowing you to share her story, too. Awareness is so important. I can't wait to see photos of Baby McAfee!

Thank you for talking about this topic with this audience.

I'm watching this with my 6 month old daughter sleeping on my chest, we went through IVF for 8 years before it finally worked. It's an incredible journey, enjoy every second. The first time you hold your kid, every second of the struggle you and your wife went through will be worth it. Cheers Sam and Pat!

This is such a selfless and humbling witnessing of your most inner feelings that it makes me (and my wife) appreciate you even more....there is not a more HONEST and PEOPLE person on any media that I know....thank you so much for your open heart.....

Pat, thank you for sharing your story to and being vulnerable to us. Seems like a portion of your audience can relate in one way or another and that’s is very comforting. And also… your going to make a GREAT father! And to your wife Sam, she is a WARRIOR!! ❤

What an absolutely brutal story. God bless you both for standing strong.

Congratulations Pat. God bless both you and Sam

Pat! Big Love to you and your wife! Thank you for sharing your life with us.

Powerful message. Thank you for sharing. Praying for you both.

As someone who desperately wants to be a mom and suffered a miscarriage with my husband a few months ago, thank you for bringing up such a sensitive topic, and congrats to you and Sam!

Big ups to y’all! Being a dad is the best experience!

This makes me love this show so much more. Happy for ya guy!

So happy for them! They’ve been so honest and open! Congrats to them!

Congratulations! This story hit home. My wife and I struggled. Many failed natural attempts. She had surgery. I had surgery. We still had to do IVF. 4 failed IVFs. My wife put her body and mind through hell. I felt so numb - the time, money, and emotional and physical pain. My wife soldiered on. We found another provider and they helped make IVF work. Then my wife develops pregnancy induced ITP - her platelets are being destroyed. The level went to 7. Normal is 100. She could easily bleed out. We have to work with oncology to make ilt through the pregnancy with infusions weekly to keep the platelets at a somewhat manageable level. She has the baby, all healthy. Shes so insanse that she puts herself through it again for another baby. Then we have a third, miraculously it was natural conception. But each time she has the ITP and infusions. It was brutal. Giving her those injections during the IVF was awful. Your wife is so strong and it was great to see you recognize her for that.

This made me tear up. And thank god that the doctors in your state aren’t (yet) afraid to be criminally prosecuted for performing these surgeries. I hope this one goes well and being a dad is everything you hope it will be.

Congrats Pat! edit - watched the whole thing now what a journey, happy for you and your family.

All the Love Pat! Best of luck to you and yours!!

Proud of you Pat. It takes a lot from both you and Sam to be this transparent about everything, but you’re helping women across the world. You’re both truly heros and are going to be amazing parents

Thanks for sharing your story and supporting your wife. Way to be a role model for other guys out there!

Was getting emotional listening to this earlier Pat. So happy for you both! Congratulations

This is why I love this show. You and the boys don’t hold anything back. thank you for sharing your great news and sharing the struggle that the you two went through on your journey to becoming parents. Congrats and thank you for sharing to help others that might be going through the same thing. FYI That day you came in late to the show with a big smile I knew it was something about you two and having a baby.

Congrats Pat and family! I listen all the time and feel like I know you brother!

Wow. Thanks for sharing this Pat. Praying for your family!

So happy for Pat! Way to go bro happy you guys were able to make this work out for you guys.. your gonna do great my guy!

This is the best becoming a dad story/ I've ever heard in this format. Sensational Pat. Just the best stuff. You will have the time of your life with this. Good job stud.

Preach it Mac! Thank you for sharing. Love and blessings

Thank you for sharing your story and so happy for you and your family.

Great show! Congrats to both of You

I pray everything goes perfect for you both! Im so sorry to hear of your losses and all you both have been thru! We all love you pat!!!! God bless you all! You will be one hell of a dad!

Best of luck with your new family. Thank you for sharing this story.

Thanks for sharing Pat ! Happy for you guys !

Pat, you are literally a hero for sharing your story. Much love to your family.