Joy-Anna Duggar is pregnant again! The reality star is expecting her third child with her husband, Austin Forsyth. The couple announced the happy news with a post on social media and a video on YouTube.
The 24 year old Counting On alum is mother to son Gideon, 4, and daughter Evelyn Mae, 2, with her 28 year old husband. Continue reading to know more about the couple and their exciting news.
Joy-Anna Duggar Announces Third Pregnancy
Duggar shared the news of her pregnancy in a joint announcement with Forsyth on Instagram. The couple shared a photo of themselves holding ultrasound photos and wrote, “Baby #3 is on the way!✨” Another photo featured the couple with their two kids, as the family posed and looked elated together.
The couple also recorded the moment in a video and shared it on YouTube. “I think I might be pregnant. We’ve been trying. I’m really, really excited if we are. If we’re not, then that’s fine too. Hopefully, it’s positive. I’d be so, so thrilled. Austin is in the other room, so I’m gonna video our reveal together just to see,” Duggar said before undergoing a pregnancy test.
“We have been trying, and we’re both ready to have number three. We’re at a really good spot now. We love our family, and we’re ready to expand, so, we’re really, really hoping that we get pregnant. It’d be crazy if it was twins. It would be fun,” said Joy-Anna, and then looked at the result with her husband, which said positive. The baby is due in May 2023.
Congratulations Pour In for the Couple
Several friends and the Duggar siblings sent their wishes to the couple on the announcement. Jill Duggar Dillard wrote, “Aaaah!! Congrats guys! Couldn’t be more excited for y’all!!” while Jessa Duggar Seewald commented, “Stunning photos! So happy for y’all!”
“That is the sweetest pregnancy reveal I’ve EVER SEEN…you guys made my day. CONGRATULATIONS…may God bless your little growing family IMMENSELY!!!” commented a fan, with another writing, “Absolutely thrilled for you. The lovely way that you look at each other has grown in maturity over the years. Big hugs.”
Joy-Anna and Austin got Married in 2017
The duo started dating in February 2017 and tied the knot in May of the same year. They announced their first pregnancy five months later and said, “We’re so happy and thankful to announce that we’re expecting a baby! Every child is such a precious gift from God. I’m most looking forward to watching Austin as a dad and raising children together with him.”
“I’m really looking forward to the journey of this pregnancy and all the different stages it will bring. It’s really exciting and I feel so blessed to be a dad! We are beyond thankful!” added Austin at the time.
Their first child, Gideon, was born in 2018. In 2019, Joy-Anna suffered a miscarriage at 20 weeks. “It hurts to look back at these pictures and remember the pain and heartbreak, but, when I do look back, I am so thankful for how far we’ve come … how God has given us more joy, peace [and] healing than I ever thought we would have again,” she had said recalling the experience. The couple welcomed their second child, Evelyn, in 2020.
Congratulations to Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth as they get ready to embrace parenthood once again. Stay tuned for more news and updates.
