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Yahoo
19 hours ago
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Couple Receives a Rare Prenatal Diagnosis for Unborn Baby. Their Response Goes Viral (Exclusive)
In the midst of heartbreak, Stephanie and Alex found quiet joy in a gender revealNEED TO KNOW Stephanie and Alex were eagerly preparing for parenthood when their prenatal test revealed unexpected news They chose to move forward with a private gender reveal to celebrate their daughter, Isla A video of the moment quickly went viral, connecting them with a powerful community of supportStephanie never imagined cutting into a simple gender reveal cake would become one of the most emotional moments of her life. She also never expected the video of that moment to resonate with millions online. In a soft, picnic-style TikTok shared with her followers, Stephanie and her husband Alex sit together in a park, holding their breath as they slice into a cake. A pink center reveals they're having a girl, and the caption tells a much deeper story. 'We love you so much baby girl and we're here to celebrate every moment of your life no matter how long we get with you,' Stephanie wrote. Their unborn daughter, Isla, had recently been diagnosed with Trisomy 13 — a rare chromosomal disorder that is typically life-limiting. But for Stephanie and Alex, the diagnosis changed everything except their love for their daughter. 'Part of my grieving process has been allowing myself to still celebrate and do all the 'normal' pregnancy things regardless of her diagnosis,' Stephanie tells PEOPLE. 'This little moment brought us so much joy.' Stephanie and Alex are both originally from Phoenix, Arizona, where they met as high school students. 'We were just babies,' Stephanie says with a smile. 'We've been married for seven years now.' After years of moving across the country and even living abroad due to Alex's military career, the couple finally settled in Colorado Springs. It was there that they decided to try for a baby. 'We had been trying for over a year,' Stephanie says. 'We also had a miscarriage, so when we found out we were expecting again, we were over the moon.' They were visiting family in Arizona when they saw the positive test. 'It was really special to be able to tell them in person,' Stephanie says. 'She was very wanted from the very beginning.' A few weeks later, they decided to take a noninvasive prenatal test. At first, they were just excited to find out the baby's gender. But the test came back flagged as high risk for Trisomy 13. 'It's a chromosome disorder,' Alex explains to PEOPLE. 'She has an extra 13th chromosome, and it comes with a lot of complications.' 'Usually it's life-limiting,' Stephanie adds. 'She could pass at any point in the pregnancy or shortly after birth.' The weeks between that first result and the final diagnosis were some of the hardest. 'I took the test at 12 weeks and we got the initial results at 13,' Stephanie says. 'But I couldn't have further testing done until 16 weeks, and we didn't get the full diagnosis until about 18.' During that time, the couple leaned on each other in ways they hadn't before. 'We rely on our faith a lot,' Stephanie says. 'We've been praying together, and we've just been taking it day by day.' Alex agrees. 'Our faith is our number one priority,' he says. 'And then it's each other. We've been trying to put each other first through everything.' Stephanie says the emotional swings come daily. Some days are quiet. Others are filled with tears. 'There's new emotions every single day,' she says. 'But I'm really thankful that we have each other to lean on.' Their families have also been a vital part of their support system. 'Both sides of the family have been wonderful,' Stephanie says. 'Even friends and people online have reached out — I've gotten so many messages from people sharing similar stories.' Stephanie had no idea the response on TikTok would be so overwhelming. 'It's actually crazy,' she says. 'So many people have reached out saying they're praying for us, or for Isla. It's really special.' Deciding to do the gender reveal wasn't easy. For a while, Stephanie says she didn't know if she could allow herself to celebrate at all. 'When we found out there was a possibility something was wrong, it felt like everything had been taken away,' she says. 'All of our hopes and dreams came crashing down.' But after talking together and taking time to process, they chose to move forward with the moment anyway. 'We weren't sure what the outcome would be, but we knew we wanted to love her no matter what,' she says. 'I'm so glad we did it.' For Alex, the reveal was bittersweet. 'In my head, I was still in denial,' he says. 'I thought everything would be fine. I was just praying constantly.' He remembers the moment clearly. 'I was happy, honestly,' he says. 'It was emotional, but I was still just really happy to find out we were having a girl.' That moment — cutting into a cake on a quiet day in their backyard — helped reframe the rest of the pregnancy. 'It kicked off that mindset for me,' Stephanie says. 'I had waited so long for this baby. I couldn't imagine just being sad the whole time.' She started looking for small ways to celebrate Isla's life, even in the uncertainty. 'I decorated a corner of the nursery,' she says. 'It's not the full room, but it's a special little spot where I can keep her things.' She also picked out books to read to Isla and bought a journal to write daily letters. 'I pray over her every day,' Stephanie says. 'Even going to the movies and feeling her kick when eating popcorn. I try to be intentional with every moment.' 'I'll probably have more time with her in my belly than we do after she arrives,' she says quietly. 'So I want to make the little moments count.' The reaction online to their story has been one of compassion and connection. One comment, in particular, stayed with Alex. 'A woman messaged Stephanie and said she didn't know she could still celebrate her child after a diagnosis like this,' he says. 'She said seeing us made her wish she had done that too.' It was a reminder of why sharing matters. 'We hope we can inspire people to do the same,' Stephanie says. 'To celebrate, regardless of the diagnosis.' The message of how joy and grief can exist at the same time is one Stephanie wants other parents to hear. 'I want them to know they're not alone,' she says. 'Getting a diagnosis like this can feel incredibly isolating.' When she was first looking for stories like hers, Stephanie struggled to find many. 'Trisomy 13 is so rare,' she says. 'But the few families I found helped me feel a little less alone. I hope we can do the same for someone else.' She also hopes more people understand that continuing a pregnancy like theirs is possible in some cases and can be healing for some families. 'From the start, we knew we wanted to keep her,' Stephanie says. 'We had prayed for her for so long.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The couple was clear that they didn't want to be the ones to decide how long Isla's life would be. 'We just want to love her and carry her for as long as we can,' Stephanie says. 'Even though it's really hard.' They recognize that not every family has the same choice. 'To each their own,' she adds. 'This is just what we felt the Lord was calling us to do.' Alex nods. 'If we get to meet her, even just for a short time, it's going to be a blessing,' he says. Stephanie agrees. 'We're really looking forward to meeting her,' she says. 'Even if it's just for a moment.' Their story continues to reach people across social media, and Stephanie hopes it will always be a reminder of faith, love, and holding onto joy wherever it can be found. 'The Lord is close to the brokenhearted,' she says. 'He's been the one walking us through this.' 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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Shaughna Phillips reveals why she won't be having more kids with jailbird boyfriend ahead of giving birth
LOVE Island's Shaughna Phillips is adamant she won't be having any more kids with her jailbird boyfriend. The mum of one announced she was expecting her second child back in June, shortly after stripping to her underwear and opening up on her six stone weight loss. 6 6 6 The TV star, 31, featured in Love Island 's sixth season and gave birth to her first child in 2023. Shaughna revealed she would be expecting another baby girl in a sweet gender reveal at the weekend - when her partner was on day release from his cell. The ITV2 star, is already a mum to two-year-old daughter Lucia, whom she shares with her jailbird boyfriend Billy Webb, and opened a box full of pink items to let slip she would be adding another female to the fold. Yet despite the exciting event, she has told how the little girl will be her last. The Love Island personality has now insisted: 'I think something I'm certain on is that I'm two and done. "My boyfriend has already suggested we have one more after this and I couldn't be further against the idea! "I think that it will be my last." She added to Card Player: "My second pregnancy was going really well until heartburn decided to kick me in the backside! "What annoys me is that I don't have it during the day, but the second I get into bed at night it becomes hell on earth. Love Island's Shaughna Phillips announces she's pregnant with baby number two and says daughter will be 'best big sister' 'Other than that though, I can't really complain – I've generally had an easy pregnancy. "It's just looking after another toddler and heartburn at the minute which is providing the biggest challenges." When asked about how she felt about welcoming a second child into the family, Shaughna added: "I'm nervous for another little one in the house! "I always think that my little daughter won't ever remember a time where it was just me and her in the house ever again. Love Island All Stars Samie Elishi and Grace Jackson Feud LOVE Island's Samie Elishi and Grace Jackson locked horns in the All Stars villa - yet what's the situation? Samie Elishi told how she had confronted Grace Jackson at The BRITs after the ITV2 alum claimed she was the "snakiest" in the villa. It came after the pair had tried to avoid each other when partying with the same friends. Samie 's arrival in the Love Island spin-off this year sparked issues between Grace and partner Luca Bish, 25. Samie entered the ITV2 compound and proceeded to blow up the villa's strongest couple as she admitted to fancying Brighton lad Luca, before whisking him off on a date. Stirring up the drama further after her arrival, Samie promptly referred to the secret DMs she shared with Luca in the real world. Yet the pair felt no connection and Samie was swiftly dumped from the villa days later. Grace was then said to have revealed her "true feelings" about Samie as she appeared to smirk during her eviction. "I remember being an only child and it was great – it was the best seven years of my life. 'I'm trying to ignore tips and advice from other mums with two kids because they always imply it's going to be so hard – so ignorance is bliss! "It's too late in the day now to do anything about it anyway!' Shaughna's partner Billy was jailed in 2023 on drugs charges. BABY REVEAL In addition to her recent Instagram reveal, which saw two of her pregnancy tests show positive, she has dished the detail on her expanding family and her due date. She told MirrorOnline: "We're so happy to announce we are adding to our little family. "Lucia is going to be the best big sister and is really excited to have a new baby brother or sister arrive later this year." In her clip, her two-year-old, who she shares with her boyfriend Billy, could be seen donning a white T-Shirt emblazoned with the phrase "big sis." Little Lucia was seen eating food in her pushchair before she hopped out and swirled around, giving a glimpse at the words: "In my big sister era," printed on the back. The baby news came as a huge surprise to followers of the matchmaking show star. Just hours prior to her huge news, she had uploaded before and after snaps of her weight loss and 14-month body transformation. Shaughna had repeatedly clapped back at suggestions she's used fat jabs to achieve her new figure - opened up on "dropping a few dress sizes." 6 6 6
Al Bawaba
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Boy or girl? Daniella Rahme, Nassif Zeytoun await their 1st child
Published July 30th, 2025 - 08:14 GMT ALBAWABA - Following the past few months, rumors have emerged on social media, allegedly saying that Lebanese actress Daniella Rahme is pregnant with her first child with her husband, Syrian singer Nassif Zeytoun. After allegations that spread online, Blinx posted that the pregnancy news surrounding Rahme turned out to be true, confirming that the actress and her husband, Nassif Zeytoun, are waiting for their first child. Is Daniella Rahme pregnant with a boy or a girl? Sources revealed to Blinx that Nassif and Daniela revealed that they will be having a baby boy and they will definitely name him "Elias." Blinx added that the gender reveal celebration was held in a private family atmosphere, away from the media spotlight, just as their wedding was held in complete secrecy. The couple got married in a secret ceremony in Lebanon in July 2024. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shaughna Phillips reveals the gender of her baby in sweet new video as she prepares to welcome her second child with jailed boyfriend Billy Webb
Shaughna Phillips has revealed the gender of her second baby in a sweet new Instagram video she shared on Tuesday. The Love Island star, 31, is expecting a baby girl with her jailed boyfriend Billy Webb, who is also father to her two-year-old daughter, Lucia. Following the birth of Lucia in April 2023, Billy, 29, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply 4.5kg of cocaine worth at least £360,000. Currently held in a Category D prison, he's been allowed home visits for a few days each month. Thrilled to announce the gender, Shaughna posted a video of a fury pink baby grow ahead of welcoming her baby girl. Sharing her excitement, she told Closer magazine: 'I'm going to be a girl mum - I can't believe it. I really can't, because I was absolutely convinced I was having a boy!' 'It was a huge shock, it took me a minute to be like "Right okay". Because not only did I think it was a boy, but I did want a boy. I thought if I had one of each I am done, as I'll have the best of both', she added. 'I can't imagine having a boy now and I won't try again - two is perfect. Having three is expensive.' Shaughna recently revealed she got to a point where she was doing pregnancy tests 'seven times a day' while opening up about her very unexpected second pregnancy. Admitting she wasn't expecting to get pregnant so quickly on her 'first attempt', the TV star explained she 'kept Clear Blue in business' due to the very high amount of tests she ordered. 'Then it got to the point where, because I was testing so much, I would do one and not even think twice about it because I was doing them about seven times a day,' she told The Sun. Yet Shaughna was shocked to see the positive line when she found out she was pregnant and felt 'over the moon', calling herself 'very lucky'. She admitted she could barely believe it and decided to conduct yet another test to make sure the news was definite. 'But I just really didn't expect it'd be the first try. So, it was a shock. It was still a shock, even though I was trying,' Shaughna recently revealed she got to a point where she was doing pregnancy tests 'seven times a day' while opening up about her very unexpected second pregnancy (pictured with daughter Lucia) 'The next day I did another and I thought right, I'm going to film this, and it came up with a stronger line, and even then I was still in shock.' The TV personality recently revealed how she planned her pregnancy with Billy after her ovulation period had coincided with him being home from prison. Speaking to the Mirror last month, Shaughna said: 'It was the first time that my ovulation window coincided with Billy being home. 'I was like, "You know what? Why not? Let's just see" - and literally, the next day, I said to Billy, "I think I'm pregnant".' Shaughna and Billy have been enjoying family days out over the past seven months while he has been on day release from an open prison. An insider said: 'Billy has been in a Category D prison, which means he has been able to spend a fair bit of time with Shaughna. Just earlier this month, Shaughna said she's hoping her jailed boyfriend will be released from prison before the arrival of her second child. Following the birth of Lucia in April 2023, Billy was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply 4.5kg of cocaine worth at least £360,000. And Shaughna has revealed he may be granted early release, possibly making it home in time for the birth. She told New! magazine: 'I know the date he's due to be home but, but I'm not saying anything it just because anything could happen. But hopefully [he] will be fully home before my baby is due.' The reality star said she's looking forward to having 'someone there' this time around, as Billy missed out on the early moments with Lucia - from cuddles to sleepless nights. 'He definitely wanted another one,' Shaughna shared. 'He didn't get that newborn experience with Lucia, and I think that's what he really wanted.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Shaughna reveals unborn baby's gender in emotional video with jailbird boyfriend out on day release
FORMER Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has revealed her unborn baby's gender in an emotional video. Sitting beside her jailbird boyfriend, Billy, who appeared to be out on day release for the occasion, the 31-year-old reality star was seen beaming as she opened a box. 6 6 6 The former Love Island star, who featured in the sixth series of the hit ITV2 dating show, opened up a huge box to reveal the gender of her baby, which is due to be born in November. Just last month she revealed that she was pregnant with her second child, and now she has revealed she is having a second daughter - a baby girl. Shaughna is already a mum to two-year-old daughter Lucia, whom she shares with her jailbird boyfriend Billy Webb. In the video, Shaughna could be seen sitting outside in the garden with her boyfriend, who had a white heart emoji over his face, by her side. Standing in front of the couple was their daughter Lucia. Billy could be seen tickling the little girl ahead of the gender of their unborn baby being revealed. Shaughna then lifted up the lid of the big box to reveal and abundance of pink items and a cuddly toy. She previously told The Sun: "Yes. So I do know the gender. I didn't find out with Lucia, and so I wanted to find out this time. "I wanted to be able to tell her, like, you're going to have a brother or you're going to have a sister." Reacting to the gender reveal Instagram post, one person penned: "Sooooo happy for you! What a dream for Lucia to have a baby sister. Cant wait to meet her." Love Island's Shaughna Phillips announces she's pregnant with baby number two and says daughter will be 'best big sister' Another said: "Aww congratulations to you all." "Ah babe this is so lovely! Girl mums for the win," said a third. "Ahhhh big congratulations to you all. I knew it was going to be a girl," added a fourth. A fifth then wrote: "Two girls are the best! We love it." While a sixth said: "Congratulations I'm 54 and have 3 grown up beautiful daughters! You will always have best friends." Shaughna's partner Billy was jailed in 2023 on drugs charges. Speaking about trying for her second child, Shaughna recently revealed to us that she was not expecting to get pregnant so quickly. "I was trying. It was my first attempt at, I guess, getting pregnant, like actively trying. "And so I knew that there was a chance, but I've probably kept Clear Blue in business. "If you saw my Amazon orders, I was ordering test after test after test. It was actually ridiculous. So, yeah, I knew that there was a chance. "But I really didn't expect it to happen on the first try. Like, I'm very lucky in that sense." The star admitted that she used to continuously take tests, but it was still a shock when she saw that positive line. "I was testing, testing and testing, and it was coming back negative because I was so early," Shaughna revealed. "Then it got to the point where, because I was testing so much, I would do one and not even think twice about it because I was doing them about seven times a day." The TV personality continued: "And so I did one, first thing in the morning, and I left it in the toilets for about half an hour. "I think only when I went back in there to brush my teeth, I was like, oh, yeah, there it is, let's have a look." "I was thinking it's going to be negative, obviously. And then there was the faintest positive line; I was over the moon." The star admitted she was stunned by the news, but she conducted yet another test to make sure the news was definite. "But I just really didn't expect it'd be the first try. So, it was a shock. It was still a shock, even though I was trying," she added. 6 6 6
