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Counting On stars, Josiah and Lauren Dugger just announced theyre expecting baby this fall, according to People .
To celebrate the good news, the couple posted a series of photos on their joint Instagram account showing off Laurens bump, an ultrasound photo, and a sign that reads: Rainbow after the storm. With the sign, the couple is referring to the term: rainbow baby, which is typically given to children conceived after a miscarriage which, in this case, is the storm.
And as another tribute, the couple included a balloon in their photos to honor the miscarried baby who they named Asa.
Its hard to fully express just how grateful we are for God blessing us again with another precious gift! the couple wrote in their caption. So, as we rejoice of the life of our second sweet baby, we also remember (balloon as symbolism) our other sweet baby, Asa, in heaven. God is so incredibly good!
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View this post on Instagram We are so excited to announce that baby #2 is on the the way!!!! Its hard to fully express just how grateful we are for God blessing us again with another precious gift! So, as we rejoice of the life of our second sweet baby, we also remember (balloon as symbolism) our other sweet baby, Asa, in heaven. God is so incredibly good! Click the link in bio to read more! #MiraclesDoHappen #babynumber2 #rainbowbaby #DaddyandMamaof2blessings A post shared by Josiah and Lauren Duggar (@siandlaurenduggar) on May 20, 2019 at 11:04am PDT
Lauren suffered a miscarriage in October, and after a few months of keeping the news to themselves, the couple wrote a message to their fans in February who were asking about the couples plans to conceive saying:
Our expectations of setting up a baby room, hearing the [heartbeat,] feeling the baby's first kick in mommys tummy, holding our little one and getting to to see our precious baby were - Shattered. Gone. Right before our eyes. Even though our sweet child is no longer with us, it is such a comfort to know that one day we will get to see our baby in Heaven!"
View this post on Instagram Many of yall don't know this, but a couple of months ago we found out we were expecting, however, soon after we miscarried. At first, we kind of wanted to just stay quiet about the news, but knew that since everyone is anticipating for us to announce that were having a baby, we felt like it was time that we told everyone that our first and only baby is in heaven. It is hard to hear when people asks us if we are expecting, when we only recently lost our baby. You can imagine it was devastating to the both of us. Our expectations of setting up a baby room, hearing the heart beat, feeling the baby's first kick in mommys tummy, holding our little one and getting to to see our precious baby were - Shattered. Gone. Right before our eyes. Even though our sweet child is no longer with us, it is such a comfort to know that one day we will get to see our baby in Heaven! To the ones who have gone through this, I know your pain. Its real and terrible. I just want you to know you dont have to suffer in pain alone. It is not your fault. We greatly appreciate your prayers as we go through this hard time! Love, -Josiah and Lauren #countingon #TLC #miscarriage #ourbabyisafeinthearmsofjesus A post shared by Josiah and Lauren Duggar (@siandlaurenduggar) on Feb 11, 2019 at 9:48am PST
Then, in another post from March, the couple thanked their followers for their prayers for their angel baby.
View this post on Instagram I just want to thank each and everyone of you for your prayers, support, and for all you Mamas out there for sharing your angel baby stories. Its easy to share those happy times in our lives, but sharing something hard, like losing a baby can be like putting salt to a wound. I know by yall sharing your stories it has not only helped me, but many other women who have gone through the same trials. He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 #enjoyingsundaytogether A post shared by Josiah and Lauren Duggar (@siandlaurenduggar) on Mar 24, 2019 at 4:14pm PDT
Now, excited and expecting, the couple is feeling blessed for what theyre calling a miracle.
Congratulations to the happy family!