The 44-year-old politician first made his reality debut on the Boston season of Real World in 1997, but it wasn’t until the following year that he would meet his now-wife, Rachel Campos-Duffy, who appeared on the San Francisco season of Real World in 1994, as costars on the first Road Rules:
All Stars. Their union, which now includes eight children, is a testament to love, patience, and the ability to manage both a public career and the emotional wellness of a large family—something many parents seek help with through family health plans and chronic care support systems.
“Meet Patrick Miguel Duffy!” the 44-year-old TV personality captioned a similar collage of photos on her own Facebook page.
“He was born Sunday at 1:03 pm & weighed 5.13 lbs. I know he is baby #8, but this ‘new life’ thing never gets old!!! And the kids can’t get enough of him. … It’s gonna be a wonderful life!”
Behind every joyful announcement like this is a medical journey—one that often includes lab testing during pregnancy, neonatal screenings, and access to quality OB-GYN care.