Bethany Hamilton Expecting First Child: 22 Weeks Along & Still Surfing!

Bethany Hamilton is expecting – and she’s still surfing Pipeline!

Bethany Hamilton and Adam Dirks on September 11, 2014 in New York City (Getty)

“We have a little surprise for you… baby on board!” the 25-year-old said in a new video posted on her Facebook and YouTube.

“She’s pregnant, yes!” Bethany’s husband, Adam Dirks, said.

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The “Soul Surfer” author, who lost her left arm in a shark attack in 2003, said that she’s 22 week along.

“It’s been a pretty crazy last four months, finding out that we’re going to be parents and life’s going to be changing,” she explained. “[We’re] starting to prep for bringing a new little being into the world.”

Adam revealed they are expecting a boy and Bethany said they’re “prowling” for possible names.

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And just because she’s pregnant doesn’t mean she’s stopped doing what she loves most.

“I’ve been surfing throughout my whole pregnancy,” she said, naming off a few well-known surfing spots in Hawaii, including the renowned Pipeline. “I plan to surf as long as I can. Once the belly’s pretty big maybe just mellow it out, and spend more time swimming and just enjoying the ocean and doing other activities.”

As for facing motherhood with one arm, Bethany is ready for whatever comes her way.

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“I’ve been thinking about it, but I often forget that I have one arm,” she explained. “When I think about it, a squirming baby and changing the diaper … I think how I live life, just adjust and adapt to different things, especially things that are a lot easier with two arms.”

Adding, “There’s going to be things that will be very challenging with one arm, but I’ll just have to find my own way to take care of this baby. Of course, I’ll have Adam to help, but if he’s out and about busy, I’ll have to … figure it out and be creative.”

Bethany and Adam wed in August 2013.

— Jesse Spero

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