Ciara is opening up about her third pregnancy, revealing it was so painful that she thought she was going to have to use a cane. Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson welcomed their second child together, a baby boy, back in July. Before his arrival, Ciara admits her third pregnancy was difficult in more ways than one.

Ciara, who attended the American Music Awards over the weekend, spoke in the press room about what her third pregnancy was like. Before she hosted the 2019 AMAs, she actually found out she was pregnant with her son Win, now four months old. According to E! Online, the singer says this year has been an adventure “to say the least” because she was pregnant just earlier this year. She reflected on how this time last year she was hosting the show and had just found out she was pregnant, but, her pregnancy was not easy. In fact, the singer says it was the slowest pregnancy she has ever experienced, and she dealt with many physical challenges. While Ciara was pregnant with her third child, she says their family was still trying to find ways to help other people out during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Level Up” singer says it was a blessing to be able to give back during a time when so much is being taken away.

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The 35-year-old says during her third pregnancy, she was very achy. The aches were so bad that she thought she was going to have to use a cane towards the end of her pregnancy. She described herself as a penguin walking throughout their house. She says she was able to get through it by digging into her creativity to help others during the pandemic. Despite being a tough year, the mom-of-three is thankful for the time she has been able to spend with her family. She explained how grateful she feels for spending so much time with her family, and has been blessed enough to find the silver lining. According to Channel 24, Ciara and Wilson are also parents to three-year-old daughter Sienna. Ciara shares her six-year-old son Future with rapper Future. Since Win’s arrival on July 23, Ciara previously opened up about introducing baby Win to his older siblings. She says she had to explain to Win’s brother and sister that while it’s great they have so much love for their baby brother, he is not a toy.

These days, Ciara has been enjoying time with family and friends. Recently, she had a slumber party with Vanessa Bryant and her two youngest daughters.

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Sources: E! Online, Channel 24