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Jana Duggar expecting first child with husband Stephen Wissmann
Jana Duggar is expecting her first child with husband Stephen Wissmann, nearly one year after the couple tied the knot. The Counting On alum, 35, announced the pregnancy on Instagram, sharing joyful photos with her husband and revealing that their baby is due in January 2026. 'We are so excited, January 2026 is going to come with a little bundle of joy joining our family!' the couple wrote in the caption. 'We're counting down the days and eagerly looking forward to this thrilling new chapter in our lives!' The announcement comes almost exactly a year after Duggar and Wissmann were married in a 'classic, elegant' ceremony on August 15, 2024, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The wedding took place at The Grand at Willow Springs and was attended by 500 guests. Jana's sister Jessa Duggar Seewald served as maid of honor, while other family members, including Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Jordyn Duggar, and sister-in-law Abbie Duggar, were bridesmaids. In a pre-wedding interview with PEOPLE, Duggar spoke about how the experience felt surreal after years of wondering whether she would ever get married. 'It felt like, 'Okay, it's never coming.' But now it's starting to sink in,' she said. 'It's a dream come true.' Duggar also shared that she had initially been cautious about falling in love, but Wissmann's patience and consistent support helped build trust. 'He must really, genuinely care about me,' she said, adding that he never pressured her and remained a steady presence through life's ups and downs.
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21-03-2025
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Jana Duggar Admits There Were 'a Few Surprises' on Her First Trip with Her New In-Laws
Jana Duggar is soaking up some family time with her new in-laws! On Wednesday, March 19, Duggar, 35, posted a YouTube vlog of a camping trip she took last fall with her husband, Stephen Wissmann, and his family. The former 19 Kids and Counting star and Wissmann, 31, tied the knot last August 15 in a "classic, elegant" ceremony. The Counting On alum gave her followers a tour of the trailer her husband purchased for the getaway. 'It's actually kind of cute,' a surprised Duggar said after doing a walkthrough of the trailer's bedroom, kitchen and restroom. Duggar then explained they were traveling to Old Threshers, an annual event held over Labor Day in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, that draws thousands of tourists. The Wissmann family performed music at the event, the couple's first outing as husband and wife. Duggar gave a behind-the-scenes look at the event set-up before walking around the town. She proudly filmed her husband and his brothers engaging in some light-hearted banter in between their musical performances, while also showing children playing and enjoying the music. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Related: All the Stunning Photos from Jana Duggar's 'Elegant, Classic' Wedding to Stephen Wissmann (Exclusive) Between the musical performances, Duggar highlighted shopping with local vendors where they taste-tested sodas, pickles and snow cones. A fun element of the fair included old tractors shooting up sparks that she described as 'old-fashioned form of fireworks.' At the end of the family's very eventful day, Duggar and Wissmann sat around a quiet, unlit campfire with many empty camping chairs waiting for the rest of the family to arrive. "Sweet family time around the campfire,' Duggar said in the video while panning over to her husband. Wissmann said the family needed firewood for the campfire so they did their part and 'got the firewood.' 'We provided it,' Duggar said, panning to the firewood sitting in bags before continuing. 'And everyone showed up.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jana Wissmann (@janamduggar) Wissmann had grabbed a bag of Pretzel Crisps to munch on while they continued waiting for the rest of the family. 'They're all going to come,' Duggar said, appearing unconvinced. 'Great old family time.' Moments later, the rest of the family arrived and proceeded to light the campfire. Duggar panned around the circle, showing the progress of the camping chairs filling in, giving a soft 'yay' to the sight. The following day, Wissmann gave a sweet introduction of his wife, Duggar to a good-sized crowd. 'This is her first year here,' Wissmann said in the microphone to the crowd while smiling proudly at his new wife. 'We got married two and a half weeks ago.' The couple received a hilarious gift from Duggar's brother Jeremiah and his wife Hannah Duggar. Duggar sat on Wissmann's lap as they opened it together to find metal whisks for an electric mixer. Duggar was handed a power drill to plug the whisks into. Related: Jana Duggar Gives Rare Update in First YouTube Video Post in Over 3 Years: 'New Life Blossoming Everywhere' 'Perfect, that is cool,' Duggar said smiling and laughing as Wissmann helped her assemble the tool. 'So you can use the tools they're used to,' Wissmann said before Duggar completed his sentence, 'And I will feel at home.' Last August, Duggar told PEOPLE during an exclusive interview in August that she had her "dream come true" wedding while marrying Wissmann. The eldest Duggar daughter, got engaged June 15 and exchanged vows during a traditional ceremony in front of 500 guests in Prairie Grove, Ark. "I think it is one of those things that all girls envision someday," Jana told PEOPLE of her wedding two days before the celebration. "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.' And just to see it coming about is incredible and kind of hard to believe. It's a dream come true." Read the original article on People
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12-03-2025
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When Did Jana Duggar Meet Husband Stephen Wissmann? Breaking Down Their Relationship Timeline
couldn't always count on finding her forever husband. For nearly 12 years, the reality star allowed cameras to document her life on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting and the spinoff Counting On. During the show, Duggar witnessed her sisters fall in love, leaving her wondering when her time would come. 'I'm just like, 'What is it? Is it me? Do I have a problem?' I know I've prayed for this for years and years and definitely been like, 'What's the matter,'' she shared with People in August 2024. 'All of my siblings, most of them have been married in their early 20s. By far, I am the oldest. So it has been disheartening at times.' Little did Duggar know that something special was brewing with longtime family friend Stephen Wissmann. All of the Duggar Family's Courtship Beginnings: From Jim Bob and Michelle to Justin and Claire While their romance wasn't exactly love at first sight, the pair reconnected in early 2024, fell in love and experienced a fairytale summer wedding. 'Just to see it coming about is incredible and kind of hard to believe,' Duggar told People days before her August 2024 nuptials. 'It's a dream come true." Keep reading to learn more about Duggar's journey to finding love with her forever partner Wissmann: Wissmann — who lives in Nebraska with his parents and siblings — first connected with Duggar through their families when they were teenagers. "[The Wissmann's] would travel and sing,' Duggar recalled to People in 2024. 'I remember them coming to our home, probably 13 or so years ago and they ended up getting snowed-in here, which hardly ever happens in Arkansas. I remember just playing games late into the night, doing puzzles together until the snow melted off, and they were able to travel back home. I don't really remember Stephen that well because I'm older than him and so he was not at all on my radar." Counting On's Jana Duggar's Most Empowering Quotes About Dating, Being Single In a 2024 interview with People, Duggar revealed she briefly dated Wissmann a few years ago before going their separate ways. Despite the breakup, the pair remained in touch and "talked to each other on and off over the years." In March 2022, Duggar's brother Jeremiah Duggar married Wissmann's sister Hannah. In the early months of 2024, both Jana and Stephen reconnected once again and decided to take their relationship more seriously. 'It was like, 'What are we doing? We still enjoy each other. We still really appreciate each other,' " she recalled to People. "I had been a slower mover on it, but just over time, his character, his coming back, still loving me no matter what. I know we have a big crazy family and still kind of putting up with a lot of things. I'm like, my goodness, there are not too many people that do that. He must really, genuinely care about me." Although the pair never publicly commented on their courtship, they managed to secretly get engaged on June 15, 2024. One month later, fans speculated that Jana was engaged when she posted a series of Instagram photos with a ring on her left hand. Usher, Millie Bobby Brown and More Celebrities Got Married in 2024 Two months after getting engaged, the couple was able to experience their dream wedding in front of 500 guests. Jana and Stephen got married in a 'classic, elegant' ceremony near Prairie Grove, Arkansas, on Thursday, August 15, People reported. 'I prayed for this for years,' Duggar told the outlet when celebrating the ceremony. The Counting On star enjoyed her wedding with Jessa Duggar Seewald serving as her maid of honor. Jana's sister-in-law Abbie Duggar as well as sisters Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jinger Duggar Vuolo and Jordyn Duggar served as bridesmaids. 'The sweetest wedding ever,' Jessa wrote via her Instagram Story after the wedding. Jinger added, 'The most stunning bride.' Stephen celebrated Jana's 35th birthday by sharing a collage of photos from throughout the couple's relationship to his social media. 'Happy Birthday to the loveliest and most incredible friend and wife! I Love you!' he wrote via Instagram on January 12. 'DEFINITION FOR LOVELY: Charmingly or exquisitely beautiful, Having a beauty that appeals to the heart or mind as well as to the eye, as a person or a face, Delightful; highly pleasing, Of a great moral or spiritual beauty.' According to Stephen, his wife fits the word. 'You have so many gifts and talents you choose to bless others with!' he added. Jana and Stephen enjoyed an exciting excursion while on vacation in Hawaii. 'Flying over Kauai, Hawaii, was an incredible experience!' Jana wrote via Instagram in March, alongside a selfie featuring the pair inside of a helicopter. She also included some clips of their gorgeous views from the sky, concluding her caption, 'Soaring through the skies and soaking in the breathtaking views from the helicopter was truly an adventure of a lifetime!' Stephen gushed about their trip via Instagram as well, sharing a photo of the couple enjoying the beach at sunset. 'In awe of God's gifts,' he wrote. 'And someone to share them with! @janamduggar 6 months in, I'm excited to share at least another 600 with you!'
