“Our little angel has arrived” – Jana Duggar emotionally welcomes her baby girl, reveals her name Eliana Grace, and gives a glimpse of the fairytale nursery she lovingly designed herself.
- Jana Duggar announced her pregnancy with her first child on August 18, 2025.
- The baby is due in January 2026, one year after her wedding to Stephen Wissmann.
- The couple shared the news with a heartfelt Instagram post, accompanied by maternity photos.
- Jana’s announcement has been met with widespread congratulations from fans and family.
Jana Duggar, a well-known member of the Duggar family and a former star of TLC’s ‘Counting On,’ has shared an exciting milestone in her life. The 35-year-old announced on Instagram on August 18, 2025, that she and her husband, Stephen Wissmann, are expecting their first child. The announcement comes almost exactly a year after the couple tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Arkansas.
A Joyful Announcement
In her Instagram post, Jana wrote, “We are so excited, January 2026 is going to come with a little bundle of joy joining our family! We’re counting down the days and eagerly looking forward to this thrilling new chapter in our lives!” The post was accompanied by a black-and-white photo of the couple, with Stephen kissing Jana as she proudly displayed her growing baby bump. Other photos showcased the couple tenderly cradling her belly, radiating joy and excitement.
The announcement was met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans. Many commented on how thrilled they were to see Jana, one of the eldest Duggar siblings, embark on this new chapter of her life. One fan wrote, “Yay! Actual tears I am so happy for you. I think this is my favorite Duggar pregnancy announcement ever.” Another added, “You will make the best mama, Jana! Congratulations to you both!”
The Couple’s Journey
Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann’s love story has been a subject of much interest among Duggar family followers. The couple, who had been friends for years, got engaged on June 15, 2024, and were married two months later on August 15, 2024. The ceremony took place at The Grand at Willow Springs in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in front of 500 guests. Jana’s sisters, including Jessa Duggar Seewald and Joy-Anna Forsyth, played significant roles in the wedding party.
Jana has often been candid about her journey to finding love. In an interview with People before her wedding, she shared, “For me, it felt like, ‘Okay, it’s never coming.’ But now it’s starting to sink in. Reality is starting to set in, and I’m like, ‘Wow, this truly is something that I’ve dreamed of.’” Stephen Wissmann, a 32-year-old pilot from Nebraska, has been described by Jana as a patient and loving partner who supported her through ups and downs.
Family Traditions and Values
Jana’s pregnancy aligns with the Duggar family’s longstanding tradition of welcoming children soon after marriage. The Duggar parents, Jim Bob and Michelle, famously decided to forgo birth control, leaving their family size “up to God.” Jana, like her siblings, grew up under the fundamentalist Christian teachings of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), a set of values that have shaped the family’s approach to life, marriage, and parenthood.
While the family’s values have often been a point of public discussion and controversy, Jana has maintained a positive perspective, embracing her own unique timeline. As she told People in 2024, “Each of our stories will be written differently. If we were all the exact same, it would be a boring life.”
A Milestone for the Duggar Family
Jana’s pregnancy is the latest addition to the growing Duggar family tree. Her younger sister Jessa recently welcomed her sixth child, while other siblings continue to expand their families. The Duggar family now boasts over three dozen grandchildren, with Jana’s child set to join the ever-growing clan in January 2026.
Stephen Wissmann also shared his excitement on social media, celebrating both their pregnancy and their first wedding anniversary, which took place just three days before the announcement. “Thru the ups and downs, life with you only keeps getting better and better! Love you more than ever,” he wrote, expressing his love and gratitude for Jana.
As Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann prepare to welcome their first child, their journey serves as a testament to patience, faith, and the joy of starting a family. Fans and well-wishers eagerly await the arrival of the newest member of the Duggar-Wissmann family.
