On Friday, U.S. Transportation SecretaryPete Buttigieg’s husband Chasten, 32, offered an update onTwitterregarding their 2-month-old sonJoseph “Gus” August, sharing that he has returned home and is “doing great” after spending time in the hospital.
Chasten also went on togive a shout-outto the “countless medical professionals who helped Gus (and his dads and sister) along the way” as well as others who shared “stories from their NICU/PICU stays.”
Chasten (left) and Pete Buttigieg and their kids.Pete Buttigieg/Twitter
“Those were so comforting during such a scary time. Thank you for helping us feel less-alone amidst all of the anxiety and uncertainty,” he added.
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The politician, 39, and Chastenwelcomed twinsJoseph and Penelope Rose in August.
“Happy Halloween from these#twinfrastructuresafety advocates! 🎃🚗 🚧🚸,” he captioned photos of the twins dressed up as orange traffic cones in a nod to the politician’s mission to pass the nation’s infrastructure bill.
“As you can see, we’re spending this Halloween in the hospital,” Chasten continued. “Gus has been having a rough go of it but we’re headed in the right direction. We’re so thankful for all of the love and support shown to our family these last few months. And also, for the dedicated and kind medical professionals who have helped take care of our two little pumpkins as they’ve grown stronger, healthier, and cuter.”
In October, Buttigieg gushed about parenthood on MSNBC’sMorning Joe. “It’s been wonderful,” he said at the time. “It’s everything people tell you to expect and more. I think the biggest thing that’s surprised me is just how much joy there is, even sometimes in the hard parts.”
“Don’t get me wrong,” he added with a laugh, “it’s the most demanding thing I think I’ve ever done, that Chasten and I have ever taken on. It’s just amazing.”
source: people.com
