Jessa Duggar announced back in January that she and husband Ben Seewald are expecting their third child together. The couple already has two toddler sons, Spurgeon and Henry, and now they’re gearing up to welcome a new member to the family. But Duggar’s sister-in-law Lauren Swanson, who is married to Josiah Duggar, had something incredibly heartwarming to say to Duggar, despite losing her own baby during her first trimester.

Lauren Swanson had a miscarriage during her first pregnancy

Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson were married back in June 2018. And a few months later the couple was thrilled to find out they were expecting their first child in late spring 2019. However, the couple sadly learned that Swanson had lost the baby — it was their first pregnancy, and things quickly went from joy to sorrow. “[Swanson] started feeling sick and started noticing some different things,” Josiah Duggar told People, referring to when they learned of the miscarriage. But despite losing the baby, the couple has stayed strong and is now supporting their sister Jessa Duggar as she gets ready to welcome her third child.

Duggar recently revealed that she and Swanson had the exact same due date

Jessa Duggar has been celebrating her baby news on Instagram. She shared a family portrait with her husband and two sons to announce that they were expecting in late spring. She then posted a photo of the baby’s sonogram alongside the sonograms of her two sons and said all three of them would have the same nose. But then, on her 25-week baby post, she wrote a heartfelt message where she revealed that she and Swanson would have had the exact same due date. She referred to pregnancy as “such a precious gift, and definitely not something I take for granted.”

Despite the miscarriage, Swanson said something incredibly heartfelt to Duggar

Although Swanson went through a lot when she lost the baby, she has kept her head up and been there for her sister in law. In Duggar’s emotional Instagram photo, she wrote that despite what happened to Swanson, Swanson still said, “Jess if you ever feel too sick or tired and need some help do not hesitate to call. I would be more than happy to make a meal, watch the boys, etc. I know when pregnant you get so tired and feel sick and don’t feel up to doing things you normally are fine doing.” Duggar praised Swanson’s grace and thoughtfulness in dealing with the situation.

The Duggars have always believed God will give them as many children as they’re supposed to have

The Duggars turn to God in every time — but especially during tragedy. The Duggars have often said that they will gladly take however many children God has planned for them, which is also why they don’t believe in birth control or abortion. Swanson’s miscarriage may not be something she understands, but she and her husband do feel that the time for them to have a child will come when God believes it’s right. For now, they’re excited for their sister to welcome the newest member of her family.

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