Reality TV Star Announces Baby With Moving Tribute To Stillborn Son

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Reality TV Star Announces Baby With Moving Tribute To Stillborn Son

The devastating loss of a baby is a heartbreak no parent should have to endure.

When Married At First Sight star, Jamie Otis and her husband Doug Hehner lost their first son, Jonathan Edward, just four months into the pregnancy, they were devastated.

Their decision to share this touching image of their tiny son drew headlines. Their grief touched millions of couples who had endured the same tragic loss. Her words and message were a beacon of hope for many who suffered in silence.

A photo posted by Jamie Otis (@jamienotis) on Oct 17, 2016 at 6:54pm PDT

In December,  on the day their first baby would have been born, the couple discovered they were pregnant again. Five days ago, after careful consideration, the couple announced the good news in a joyful, rainbow-themed photo shoot.

A photo posted by Jamie Otis (@jamienotis) on Feb 1, 2017 at 9:35am PST

Although some people were concerned that 11 weeks was too soon to announce their pregnancy, the beautiful tribute to this new baby's big brother had fans in tears. The sign in Doug's hand reads:

"Hand picked for earth by my brother in heaven."

A photo posted by Jamie Otis (@jamienotis) on Jan 31, 2017 at 7:11pm PST

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Would you have waited longer? Or do you think that they did the right thing?