Double the Eras Tour, Double the Baby Bump: A Swiftie's Amazing Pregnancy Journey!
A Swiftie's Epic Eras Tour Pregnancy Double-Header!
Get this: Rachel Youde, a die-hard Taylor Swift fan from Maine, saw Taylor Swift during the Eras Tour—TWICE—and was pregnant both times! This incredible feat got viral after a TikTok showing those special experiences and we managed to secure an exclusive interview with Youde, to discover exactly what transpired during those special visits, during a unique timeline showing that an amazing life can be both deeply personal, and hugely celebratory. She has an unbelievable story about pregnancy, concerts, and Taylor Swift!
The whole story’s incredible: That incredibly long Eras Tour (running from March 17, 2023 to December 8, 2024) showcases the dedication needed for fans who are not willing to skip a concert due to extraordinary personal events that also occurred simultaneously. That timing created those once-in-a-lifetime milestones. Now, she wants more! She's joked that if Taylor Swift reads about it or views her TikTok; she has a desire for Taylor Swift to do another tour that is long-running; allowing her to be able to go again while she becomes pregnant for the third time, as that incredible journey is exactly why she wants her current experience repeated multiple times.
First Concert: Nine Months Pregnant at Gillette Stadium!
Youde (30), a huge fan of Taylor Swift since 2006, secured her ticket back in November 2022; around a month after her pregnancy was confirmed! It happened in Gillette Stadium (May 3, 2023). She was already 37 weeks pregnant, and extremely worried.
"I was planning to go," Youde shared with PEOPLE magazine. "I knew I’d be Nine Months Pregnant… unless something came up.” It showcases that she had planned that trip perfectly despite existing worries and doubts about whether it might be unsafe for herself and for the health of the developing baby! The resulting outcome suggests this fan was determined enough, even during that critical and stressful late pregnancy, with even severe pain endured for this very unique event!
That night however was tough! The amount of walking made her pain unbearable— like carrying "a bowling ball in my pelvis", soaked wet from torrential rain and shivering from the cold! Despite her incredible pain and those other severe discomforts from extreme and unanticipated environmental situations – Youde endured that long concert! A testament to extreme dedication!
Second Concert: A Much More Comfortable Experience in Miami
This amazing and resilient fan showed remarkable endurance and loyalty in both pregnancies; as that pregnancy journey brought unexpected highs and lows! She showed once more that there were no limits for these types of sacrifices to see the show for the second time and highlights those very profound desires for her idol that make this event worthy for commemoration!
October 18, 2024: A Miami concert– Youde was 18 weeks pregnant this time; far easier on her! "I'm comfortable," She notes to PEOPLE. "Not very large, not sore yet and all the exhaustion and nausea [are] gone. It felt pretty normal." It was truly much, much better compared to her prior situation.
The Evermore Lullaby: A Swiftie Tradition from Birth
Even the babies enjoy Taylor Swift's music! Charlotte (Youde's daughter), heard Evermore lullabies from day one. "Cowboy Like Me" was a big hit, especially Eversnore (instrumental Evermore for babies). "She’d only calm down and sleep hearing those songs, starting around 2 or 3 weeks after birth", Youde reports in her interview with PEOPLE.
Conclusion: The Enduring Power of Taylor Swift's Music
This amazing dedication illustrates Taylor Swift’s incredible impact— even beyond fans! That devotion inspires and strengthens her relationship with those people deeply affected. It demonstrates that Youde’s experiences and this amazing dedication show the kind of devotion and loyalty found amongst millions, who support this amazing singer. That connection continues for families, continuing to shape those lives, even after births. It remains an undeniable reminder of those very enduring and impacting experiences found amidst that sea of passionate fans!
