Joy Anna Dugger and Austin Forsyth Share Touching, Heartbreaking Photos of Stillborn Daughter

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Joy Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth recently shared the devastating news that their second child, a girl, was stillborn at 20 weeks. Stillborn births affect approximately 1 in 100 pregnancies every year in the United States.

Joy shared the news via the couple’s Instagram page, revealing, “We named her Annabell Elise. Annabell means ‘God has favored me,’ and Elise means, ‘God satisfies.’ What a precious thing to know that when our daughter opened her eyes, the first she saw was the face of Jesus.”

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The couple went to the doctor’s office for a routine scan during the second trimester and found that the baby’s heart had stopped beating.

Joy and Austin celebrated their sweet girl with a photo shoot. Joy recently shared the touching photos on the couple’s Instagram page.

She captioned the images, “We only had her for 20 weeks, Life is fragile and precious. So thankful the Lord gave her to us for that short time! She will be in our hearts forever!” She also thanks fans for their love and support. 

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Today marks one week since we heard these words… . “So this is your baby’s heart (pointing to the ultrasound screen). I don’t hear a heartbeat or see any movement.” . We had gone in for our 20-week ultrasound and gender reveal. It was a baby girl. Although we don’t understand why, God has given us unexplainable peace and comfort during this very difficult time. Yes, it still hurts and we have cried countless tears, but we know that we can trust the Lord. In the words of King David after the loss of his baby, “I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me” (2 Sam 12:23). We don’t grieve as those who have no hope because we trust that we will see this little one again. We named her Annabell Elise. Annabell means “God has favored me”, and Elise means “God satisfies”. What a precious thing to know that when our daughter opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was the face of Jesus. Please pray for continued healing, not only physically but for our hearts as well. . “All the way my Savior leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my Guide? Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well, For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.” -Fanny Crosby

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The Duggar family was by Joy and Austin’s side at the hospital during this difficult time. Michelle, Joy’s mom, also suffered a loss of a similar nature, miscarrying at 18 weeks. 

The couple had just announced that they were expecting 10 weeks ago in an Instagram post.

Joy and Austin also have a 1-year-old son, Gideon.

Our thoughts are with Joy Anna Duggar, Austin Forsyth, and their family following the heartbreaking news of their stillborn daughter.

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