Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny’s daughter Morgan Gruell put on a brave face at her baby shower this weekend, following the tragic loss of her older sister Jaimi just three weeks ago.
And on Tuesday, heavily pregnant Morgan shared a sweet video to reveal her pregnancy ‘party trick’ as she prepares to welcome her second child next month.
In an attempt to stay positive in an unimaginably difficult time, Morgan said: ‘Want to see a party trick? Pro to being 35 weeks pregnant…’
Not long now! On Tuesday, heavily pregnant Morgan Gruell (pictured) shared a sweet video online showing off her pregnancy ‘party trick’, as she prepares to welcome her second child next month
She then moved the camera to her blossoming bump, revealing she was using it to hold her food as she ate.
‘Sometimes, belly becomes a plate! Woo!’ she laughed.
‘Treating myself – blueberries, strawberries, coconut yoghurt, peanut butter, Tim Tams… and a chocolate fudge cookie!’
Morgan was joined by her mother, Lisa Curry, 58, and her father Grant Kenny, 57, at her intimate baby shower over the weekend.
‘Nearly ready to be a granny again’: At the weekend, Lisa Curry joined ex Grant Kenny to celebrate their daughter Morgan’s baby shower – after the tragic death of their eldest daughter Jaimi at age 33. Lisa and Grant are pictured far right alongside Morgan, middle
‘Nearly ready to be a granny, pa, gigi and opa again,’ Lisa captioned one Instagram image.
She added: ‘Beautiful afternoon for a baby shower with a beautiful couple. Will baby be pink or blue?’
In the pictures, Lisa and Grant cuddled up to their pregnant daughter, who was cradling her firstborn son Flynn, two.
Family: Pictured is heavily pregnant Morgan, with her son Flynn, two
Heartbreaking: Morgan (right) had shared a touching tribute to her sibling on Instagram, saying ‘she was the most sentimental person I’ve ever known, she saw the beauty in everyone and everything’
They were also joined in the photo by Morgan’s husband Ryan and his parents.
Lisa also shared images of Morgan’s cake and the blue and pink baby pins and rattles used as decorations at the party.
Jaimi Kenny died at Sunshine Coast University Hospital on September 14 at the age of 33, after a long battle with alcoholism and an eating disorder.
Morgan had shared a touching tribute to her sibling on Instagram, writing: ‘She was the most sentimental person I’ve ever known, she saw the beauty in everyone and everything.
‘I will always remember her taking the time to stop and take a photo of a pretty flower, an interesting door, or her feet standing next to crunchy leaves that had fallen from the trees. I promise to always appreciate these things as she did.’
On Monday, Lisa revealed some of the warning signs she noticed in her daughter’s behaviour prior to her death.
Lisa also shared images of Morgan’s cake and the blue and pink baby pins and rattles used as decorations at the party
In posts shared to the ‘Happy Hormones’ Facebook group, the three-time Olympian explained that Jaimi had struggled with her health for years after being diagnosed with a ‘chemical imbalance’ aged 15.
‘Sometimes, an individual, even adults like us, can disregard little red flags, thinking it doesn’t matter or won’t matter,’ the grieving mother wrote.
‘I know people want to know why and how [Jaimi died], but it’s not important at this time, or maybe ever, I don’t know.’
Heartbreaking: It comes after Lisa revealed some of the warning signs she noticed in her daughter Jaimi Kenny’s behaviour prior to her death last month at the age of 33. Pictured with Jaimi
‘What I will say though is that Jeff diagnosed her with a chemical imbalance 18 years ago when we started to see some tiny red flags,’ she added, referring to Jeff Butterworth, a naturopath who specialises in hormonal disorders.
The former competitive swimmer begged other parents in the Facebook group not to ignore the warning signs like she had with Jaimi.
These ‘red flags’ included making bad food choices, being inactive, handling stressful situations poorly and spending time with ‘toxic people’.
‘Don’t wait until it’s too late to make changes… do it now while you can… starting right now,’ she wrote.
Tragic: Jaimi died at Sunshine Coast University Hospital on September 14, after a long battle with alcoholism and an eating disorder. Jaimi and Morgan are pictured
‘Recognise the little red flags. Don’t live your life in turmoil, regret or guilt.’
Jaimi was laid to rest at a 100-person funeral on the Sunshine Coast, which was attended by her parents; her younger brother, model Jett Kenny; and her sister, Morgan.
Following Jaimi’s death, Lisa confessed that she didn’t know ‘what to do’ with herself while carrying so much grief.
She wrote on Instagram: ‘I don’t know what to do…’ alongside emojis depicting a sad face, a broken heart and an angel.
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‘I don’t know what to do’: Following Jaimi’s death, Lisa confessed that she didn’t know ‘what to do’ with herself while carrying so much grief