Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann welcomed their first child in December 2025 after tying the knot in August 2024. They said, “Our hearts have been completely changed.”
Counting On’s Jana Duggar and her husband, Steve Wissman, have welcomed their first baby. Their families introduced them to each other in 2011, and they got back in touch in early 2024.
Jana Duggar reveals welcomes baby boy
The star of 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On said that she and her husband, Stephen Wissmann, had their first child, Archie Gerald Wissmann, in late December. This is Michelle & Jim Bob’s 40th grandchild.
Jana & her twin, John David’s wife Abbie, were pregnant at the same time and had a gender reveal party.
Jana and Stephen release the long-awaited announcement with pics
“We took some time to settle into our new rhythm before sharing this sweet news ?,” Duggar, 36, wrote on Instagram Friday, January 23. “Archie Gerald Wissmann arrived on December 30, 2025, and our hearts have been completely changed. We’re soaking in these early days, full of love, wonder, and so much gratitude.”
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Family and friends have poured in with love and well-wishes. Whitney Bates from Bringing Up Bates said: “Congratulations ? he’s adorable!!”
Along with fans saying: “I have NEVER been more happy for such a deserving soul. Congratulations to each of you. That little boy is going to be so loved. ??”
“You were the one I admired when it was “19 kids and counting”. You emulated how a big sister should act. I am so glad you were given a new happiness by our Creator.”
“What a sweet heart! Congrats and praise God ?”
“Are you sure he’s only three weeks old? ? He looks so alert!”
Jana Duggar’s baby was long awaited by fans. She is the oldest daughter; she turned 37 on January 12. Jana is a twin to John David Duggar.
Congratulations to Jana & Stephen on this very special baby boy, Archie Gerald Wissmann. Leave your well wishes in The Daily News Corner comments below.
