Duggar family member expecting second baby in less than a year

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Jeremiah Duggar and his wife, Hannah Duggar, just announced some exciting news with their fans and followers.

The couple took to Instagram on Tuesday, December 24 to announce that they are expecting their third daughter, just 10 months after welcoming their second child. In the photo, Jeremiah and Hannah lovingly cradled their two daughters while holding a pair of pink knit baby booties.

“Life with our little girls has been wonderful and we are so excited about adding a third little girl to this group late next spring!! 💖💖💖” the couple wrote in the caption.

The announcement quickly racked up congratulations from their family members. Jeremiah’s sister, Jessa Duggar, left a heart-eyed emoji in the comments, while Hannah’s sister, Elizabeth Joy Wissmann, commented, “This is the BEST!!! So excited to meet this new little girl!”

Fans chimed in as well, congratulating the couple for their new addition. “Congrats, So many little girl babies!” said one fan, while another exclaimed, “So happy for y’all! Three girls so fun! Lovely picture of the four of you. ❤️”

Others questioned the age gap between the duo’s children. “What’s the age gap of all the girls?” one asked, while another noted, “Pumping them out, give your body a rest!”

Jeremiah and Hannah welcomed the birth of their first daughter, Brynley Noelle, on Christmas Day 2022. At the time, they shared their joy on Instagram, writing, “After an incredible year, God gave us a precious Christmas gift to top it all off!!” Brynley was born early, weighing 6lbs 15oz and measuring 19.5 inches.

Less than a year later, in November 2023, the Duggars announced they were expecting another daughter, Brielle Grace, who was born in February. The couple shared, “Welcome to the world our dearest little Brielle Grace!! You have already brought so much joy into our lives!”

Jeremiah and Hannah got engaged in January 2022, and married two months later in March 2022 in Louisville, Nebraska.