Jana Duggar has exciting news to share — she’s expecting her first child! The Counting On alum, 35, revealed she and husband Stephen Wissmann are preparing to welcome their baby in January 2026. The joyful announcement comes just one year after their elegant Arkansas wedding, marking a new chapter in the couple’s journey together.
Jana and Stephen’s Journey from Wedding to Parenthood
Jana and Stephen Wissmann’s love story has been closely followed by fans of the Duggar family. After announcing their engagement in June 2024, the couple exchanged vows in August of the same year in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Their ceremony at The Grand at Willow Springs hosted nearly 500 guests and reflected Jana’s vision of a “classic, elegant” wedding.
Family played a central role in the day, with Jana’s sister Jessa Duggar Seewald standing as maid of honor and several of her sisters, including Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jinger Duggar Vuolo, and Jordyn Duggar, serving as bridesmaids. At the time, Jana expressed how surreal the moment felt, sharing: “It’s incredible and kind of hard to believe. It’s a dream come true.”
Though she once admitted she had her guard up when it came to relationships, Jana said Stephen’s patience and loyalty proved he was the one. “Over time, his character, his coming back, still loving me no matter what… showed me he genuinely cared,” she revealed.
Excitement Builds as the Couple Prepares for Their First Baby
The couple announced their pregnancy on Instagram with sweet photos — one showing them sharing a kiss and another highlighting Jana’s baby bump. Their caption read: “We are so excited, January 2026 is going to come with a little bundle of joy joining our family!”
Fans, family, and friends quickly flooded the post with congratulatory messages, celebrating the next step in Jana’s journey. For Duggar watchers, the news feels especially significant, as Jana has long been one of the most recognized members of her famous family.
As Jana and Stephen prepare for parenthood, the anticipation continues to build. With the baby due early in the new year, 2026 is set to bring fresh joy and new beginnings for the Wissmanns.