27-Yo Xfinity Star Wins Over Fans With Adorable Christmas Declaration

27-year-old Natalie Decker, a renowned American race car driver, announced earlier this year that she will be stepping away from her racing career for an exciting reason. The Wisconsin native, well-known for appearing in the Xfinity Series for DGM Racing, shared the joyful news that she and her husband are expecting their first child. This special addition to their family marks a new chapter in her life, one that promises to be filled with love and change.

Though she’s taking a break from the racetrack, Decker has remained active on social media, keeping her fans updated throughout her pregnancy journey. Her latest post, however, shifted the focus to her festive holiday decorations and the warm preparations for welcoming her baby boy into the world. The heartwarming post captured the joy and excitement of this season in her life.

Natalie Decker reflects on the challenges of pregnancy

In August this year, Decker took to her Instagram profile to share about her pregnancy with her husband Derek Lemke. Lemke also is a driver in the Truck Series for Reaume Brothers Racing. Post the same, she announced that she would be taking a sabbatical from the world of racing and enjoying the little blessing that had come her way. However, her pregnancy journey has not been devoid of struggles. She had opened up that her pregnancy had brought in quite a few challenges, with mental health struggles being the most common one. 

With the festive season upon us, Decker took to Instagram to share a photo of her Christmas decoration and the beautiful house tree, Decker shared, “The best present under the tree!! Baby boy we are so excited to meet you soon 🫶🏼 Merry Christmas”. 

Her pregnancy journey hasn’t been very easy and she has often reflected on the same. Decker has been a patient of rheumatoid arthritis since childhood and consequently, her pregnancy journey in the third trimester has become tougher than ever. Reflecting on the same, Decker said, “I feel so guilty even just saying this. I’m so over being pregnant. All the symptoms from my first trimester have come back: the nauseousness, the fatigue, the migraines, I could go on and on and on”. 

Reflecting on the mental side of things, Decker added, “I do not feel like myself at all, and I do not like looking at myself in the mirror. Don’t like the way I look, and I could talk for days about that. I know with pregnancy, you’re going to get swollen, but I didn’t know how swollen.”

Despite the challenges, Natalie Decker remains resilient, leaning on the unwavering support of her husband and the joy of soon meeting their baby boy. As the holiday season unfolds, she continues to embrace this transformative journey, cherishing every moment leading up to her son’s arrival.

Decker’s strength is an example for many racers to come

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Natalie’s medical history has not been very favorable and she has struggled all through her life due to chronic rheumatoid arthritis. This has made her driving career quite difficult as she has struggled with implications like nausea and vomiting while pursuing her driving career. 

Throughout her career, Natalie Decker has achieved remarkable milestones, cementing her legacy in motorsports. She made history with a fifth-place finish at Daytona, the highest ever for a female driver in the NASCAR Truck Series. Adding to her accolades, she earned the NASCAR Whelen All-American Rookie of the Year title and became the first woman to secure a podium finish in the ARCA Midwest Tour, breaking barriers and inspiring countless fans along the way.

Speaking of the journey she has had so far, Decker said, “I learned early on the importance of having a great support system and believing in myself to achieve whatever I put my mind to. This helped me manage the symptoms of my disease and stay active while also pursuing my dream of becoming a NASCAR driver”. Despite the hurdles posed by her health, Natalie Decker has shown extraordinary determination, redefining what’s possible both on and off the track. Her resilience continues to inspire, proving that perseverance can lead to groundbreaking achievements in even the most challenging circumstances.