“Wishing I could slow down time”: Christian McCaffrey's wife Olivia Culpo opens up about watching her little girl grow while preparing to welcome baby No. 2

Olivia Culpo is preparing to welcome her second baby while watching her first child grow up right in front of her. The model and mother recently opened up about the emotional side of this stage of life, admitting that she feels exhausted but also wishes she could make time stand still. With Christian McCaffrey back around the 49ers, Culpo is facing a busy new chapter with her family.Olivia Culpo is trying to hold on to the little moments with her daughter before baby No. 2 arrivesCulpo's second pregnancy has come at a fast pace. She and McCaffrey welcomed their daughter, Colette Annalise McCaffrey, in July 2025. Now, just over a year later, they are preparing for another baby.That timing has given Culpo a very different experience of motherhood. She is not entering her second pregnancy as a first-time mom who can focus only on the arrival of a new child. This time, she is also caring for a young daughter who is becoming more active and independent by the day.After Colette's first birthday, Culpo shared how difficult it has been to balance the demands of pregnancy with the feeling that her daughter's early years are moving too quickly.“Can’t believe I officially have a 1-year-old. Currently in the third trimester, chasing around a toddler and somewhere between completely exhausted and wishing I could slow down time to soak up every minute of this chapter. Motherhood really is crazy. Happy bday to my bb girl. You are my whole heart.”Those words captured the mix of emotions surrounding her second pregnancy. Culpo is excited about meeting another child, but she is also aware that Colette's baby stage is already becoming a memory.That feeling has shown up in the small moments she shares with her daughter. Culpo recently gave fans a glimpse of herself doing Colette's hair, joking that her home salon accepts payment in “snuggles or full diapers.” She has also shared photos of the two together, showing how much of her current life revolves around motherhood.At the same time, Culpo recently showed fans how much her pregnancy has progressed. She shared an older photo from when she was three months pregnant alongside a current image of her bump. The comparison gave her followers a look at how quickly the pregnancy has changed.With Christian McCaffrey back at 49ers camp, the family is preparing for another major changeMcCaffrey's return to football adds another layer to the couple's next chapter. Culpo and Colette recently joined him at 49ers training camp, giving fans a glimpse of their family life around his NFL career.For Culpo, supporting her husband while preparing for another birth also means thinking about what the weeks after delivery will look like. She has said she plans to have another C-section after having one with Colette.The timing will be different this time because McCaffrey's football schedule may limit how much time he can spend at home after the birth.“The plan is I'm having a C-section because I had a C-section in July last year, so having a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) wasn't an option. Basically, it's an off day for him, so he'll be able to come just for the birth. And then aside from that, he'll have to go back. So, it's going to be different than my first birth.”That reality makes this pregnancy more than just the arrival of another child. Culpo is preparing to manage life with a newborn and a toddler while McCaffrey returns to the demands of an NFL season.There is also plenty of excitement surrounding the baby. The couple announced their second pregnancy in May with family photos featuring Culpo, McCaffrey, Colette and their dog, Oliver. They have kept the baby's gender private, although Culpo recently joked that the shape of her bump has made her wonder if a boy could be on the way.For now, though, the bigger story for Culpo appears to be the passage of time. She is waiting to meet her second child while trying to enjoy the daughter who made her a mother in the first place.Her words about wishing she could slow down time reflect the bittersweet side of that transition. Baby No. 2 is coming, but Culpo knows she cannot get these moments with Colette back.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.