Counting On alum Joy-Anna Duggar is expecting her second child with husband, Austin Forsyth. Recently, she revealed that she would be giving birth in the hospital rather than at home. Let us remind you that this is against the rules of the Duggar family that supports home birth. However, Joy-Anna has made her decision as she nears the 36th-week mark. Let us dig deep.
Counting On: Joy Shares Her Preparations For Hospital Birth In A Vlog
Joy-Anna shared her new vlog update. In this, she is packing her ‘practical and functional’ hospital bag. She revealed in the video that she is 35 and a half weeks. It is about time that the baby will come out, and in that case, she should have her bag ready. The reality TV star also mentioned that they had a home birth for Gideon. So, preparations for the hospital birth is totally new to her.
Joy-Anna Shares Her Fears Of Giving Birth To A Child During Pandemic
Joy-Anna shared her fears of giving birth during the pandemic. Moreover, she is crestfallen for not having her mother around in the hospital. The 19 Kids And Counting star said that her mom and sisters wouldn’t be around her. However, she hopes to get a room with a window. The family members can then be by the window when the child is born.
Counting On: Joy-Anna’s Is Awaiting Her Second Child After A Miscarriage Last Year
Joy-Anna is one of the 19 children of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. She is married to Austin Forsyth and shares a son Gideon with him. The two are now awaiting their second child together. The couple suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage last year. They named their unborn daughter as Annabell Elise. They announced the arrival of their second child in March 2020, which is due in August 2020.