Jess Wright, known for her role on TOWIE, has expressed that she is too afraid to have a second child due to the emotional toll of her son Presley's congenital heart condition diagnosis. Wright shared on her podcast, 'Wright At Home with her mum Carol,' that the experience has left her with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Presley, now four years old, was diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve in August 2024. This condition, affecting approximately one percent of the population, means the heart valve has two leaflets instead of the usual three. Wright stated that she and her family have spent four years "getting out of the trenches" following the diagnosis and subsequent health issues.
"I would love a sibling for Presley. Yeah I just think I'm too scared at the moment," Wright said when asked about expanding her family. She elaborated that his health issues have been particularly difficult, leading to a form of PTSD from the initial diagnosis and adjustment period.
Wright recounted an incident from the previous year while filming 'Cooking With The Stars,' where she experienced an emotional breakdown in a hotel room, overwhelmed by Presley's condition. She described being in hysterics, later realizing she must have appeared to be a "nutcase" to fellow celebrities.
In April, Wright had shared positive news, reporting that Presley was "defying all the odds" as his heart condition had shown rare improvement. Doctors noted a reduction in the severity of his condition, a development Wright described as uncommon. Despite this good news, she acknowledged the ongoing strain of the uncertainty and the regular, agonizing waits for check-up results every four months.
Her mother, Carol, confirmed the positive update, stating that Presley is going to be okay and is a "strong boy." However, Wright remains aware of the future, explaining that while his heart is currently stable, they must hope it sustains its current state as it is close to a level that would require surgery. She added that Presley remains active and energetic despite his condition.