Seeking Sister Wife: Merrifields Reveal Sweet New Family Addition

Seeking Sister Wife fans received a big surprise after the Merrifield family shared an exciting life update with everyone. In a new behind-the-scenes reveal, Garrick, Dannielle, and Lorrana teased major family news. This marked the day as a milestone for the plural family featured in the reality show.

The family hinted at a joyful event which seemed to bring it closer together. This is at a time when they continue to build their unconventional home. The reveal built excitement among fans who have followed the trio’s ups and downs. What life-changing surprise did the Merrifields share? And how did viewers respond to their big announcement? Keep on reading to know more.

Seeking Sister Wife: The Merrifields Announce Their Family Surprise On Social Media

Seeking Sister Wife viewers first learned about the Merrifields’ update through an Instagram announcement. In the clip, Garrick, Dannielle, and Lorrana appeared together and told fans they had something special to share. They created some curiosity, after which they revealed the news to be “Baby Sarah!” The trio could hardly contain their joy as they introduced the newest member of their growing family. Dannielle described Baby Sarah as a blessing, saying she already reminded her of Lorrana.

Garrick added with a laugh that the family looked forward to “more wives, more babies,” which immediately sparked reactions online. Fans congratulated the family but also teased Garrick’s enthusiasm. One viewer joked, “The baby is beautiful, but more wives?” Another wrote, “Man’s been enjoying life.” Someone else added humor about Lorrana’s English skills, while another compared Garrick to “Joel Osteen’s distant low-income cousin.” Despite the jokes, fans celebrated the joyful addition.

Seeking Sister Wife: Inside The Merrifields’ Journey Welcoming Baby Sarah Mae Merrifield

Seeking Sister Wife viewers learned even more when the Merrifields opened up about Baby Sarah’s birth in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. Lorrana and Garrick welcomed their daughter on July 3 at 7:46 am. This means they are now a family of seven. All three of them described their daughter as cheerful, expressive, and full of personality. Garrick even joked that she might be an opera singer because of her loud cries. Lorrana shared emotional details about her first pregnancy, calling it a mix of fear, joy, and overwhelming love.

She described constant nausea, intense cravings, and the magical feeling of each baby kick. She recalled discovering she was pregnant after Dannielle suggested taking a test. The positive result made her cry tears of happiness. Her birth experience was challenging. After 36 hours of attempted labor and a breech complication, she delivered via cesarean section. Recovery was painful, and breastfeeding proved difficult, but she said the family’s support helped her through.

Co-parenting in a plural family made the transition easier for the Merrifields. Garrick explained that having two mothers share responsibilities eased the emotional and physical load. Dannielle said watching Garrick become a father to two girls felt special, and Leia’s bond with Baby Sarah has grown. The older kids also celebrated the new arrival. The Merrifields said Baby Sarah brought renewed joy into their home, and they look forward to growing their family even more. For the latest Seeking Sister Wife tea, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.