Holly Kingston's pregnancy seemed almost perfect on Instagram. The reality was a different story.

Holly Kingston has shared new details about what she describes as "one of the hardest times" in her relationship with Jimmy Nicholson

Speaking on the Life Uncut podcast with Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne, the Bachelor alum shared that, while she was trying to fall pregnant, the two weeks after each ovulation stage were "riddled with anxiety".

"And with a bit of hope," she added.

"Then it doesn't happen. And I was just a wreck for that whole week while I had my period. And then you start over again."

Holly also said that she is "very cautious" speaking about her fertility journey publicly, as she knows there are people who "have it so much worse".

"That's why I don't delve too much about it on social media. I think it can be quite triggering for people. It's a very sensitive topic but, for us, we got to the stage where we were checking sperm and doing those procedures and whatnot."

Watch: Jimmy Nicholson and Holly Kingston share a sweet video of their little one. Post continues after video.

After several failed attempts, the couple eventually received a positive test result, and announced the happy news in June 2024. But their struggles were far from over.

"I'm going to say it right here. I hated being pregnant," Holly shared on Life Uncut.

While the 31-year-old clarified she was "so grateful" to have fallen pregnant, she confessed she felt "quite self-conscious" throughout the journey.

"I felt like my body was changing so rapidly. And it was one of those things where, all of a sudden, you gain a few kilos, and someone will be like, 'You're looking a little on the curvier side.'

"And the second you become pregnant or announce that you're pregnant, people feel it's actually completely okay to go, 'Wow, are you sure you're not having twins?' I got that constantly. Or 'Wow, you're looking very healthy', but it was said in a way that didn't seem like a compliment."

For Holly, the situation was exacerbated by social media. This, along with her hormones, made her incredibly anxious.

"I wasn't myself, and I was causing a lot of arguments with Jimmy because I was just constantly angry about something. I was just an angry pregnant lady," she said.

Holly Kingston has spoken about the struggles of her pregnancy journey. Image: Instagram/@hollykingston

This isn't the first time Holly has opened up about her pregnancy journey. In August 2024, the then-mum-to-be shared that she had been admitted to hospital due to "complications".

"The last few days have been a whirlwind and, to be honest, pretty damn crappy," Holly wrote on social media at the time.

"I have spent the last few days in emergency following a few complications which certainly reiterated that growing a baby is tough work on your body."

She then urged other pregnant women to trust their instincts and seek medical advice if something feels off, before praising Jimmy for his unwavering support through it all.

"Times like these, I realise my husband has certainly been trained to deal with stressful situations like an absolute pro," she said.

"He's created makeshift spew bags within milliseconds, delivered me nuggets on demand and made me laugh when one would think there's not much to laugh about."

When they announced they were expecting, Holly and Jimmy confessed that nothing could have prepared them "for the lack of control, the pressure, the disappointment and overwhelming isolation" they felt.

"Whilst we were struggling through this privately, we made a promise to ourselves that if/when we do eventually get pregnant, we will acknowledge on here that it wasn't as easy as we had anticipated... in the hopes it might make some feel less alone," they wrote on social media.

The couple, who met on The Bachelor in 2021 and married in 2023, welcomed their baby in December 2024, a boy named Lennox James Nicholson.

"Introducing our beautiful Lenny boy, who arrived into our lives on Monday evening," they wrote on Instagram.

"3.35kg, frank breech & butt first via c section (yes he's already a stubborn little thing like his parents).

"At the risk of sounding cliché, it's certainly true what they say, there is no handbook to prepare you for this kind of love overnight.

"Thank you for choosing us little man, waking up to you the last few mornings has truly felt like a dream. You already have us wrapped around your very long fingers & toes."

Feature Image: Instagram/@hollykingston.