Jesse Mccartney Opens up About PTSD and Future Baby Plans

WHO:

US Magazine - Jesse McCartney, 39, and his wife Katie Peterson are expecting their second child.

TMZ - Jesse McCartney is a singer.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Jesse McCartney expressed excitement about the arrival of his second baby, stating, “I’m pumped. Very excited.”

TMZ - Jesse McCartney revealed that he has PTSD from his first son's complicated birth.

WHERE:

TMZ - The statement was made by Jesse McCartney at LAX.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The announcement about the second baby was made on October 8.

WHY:

TMZ - Jesse McCartney's PTSD is attributed to the traumatic experience of his first child's birth.

HOW:

US Magazine - Jesse McCartney described his experience as a "girl dad" and mentioned he has "no idea what it’s going to be like."

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 04:12 UTC)

Jesse McCartney and his wife Katie Peterson are expecting their second child, and he expressed his excitement by saying, “I’m pumped. Very excited.” During a recent statement at LAX, McCartney also revealed that he has PTSD from the complicated birth of his first son, describing his experience as a "girl dad" and admitting he has "no idea what it’s going to be like" this time around. The announcement about their growing family was made on October 8.