Rainbow babies are the babies born after a couple experiences a miscarriage or stillborn birth, which means that these babies have a special meaning for their parents.
Since the parents have already experienced the devastation of a loss, it’s understandable that they need extra support in the weeks leading up a rainbow baby’s due date.
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Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and his wife, Lauren, married in 2014.
Five years later and the couple is more in love than ever.
And in 2016, they welcomed their first child together, a son named Odin.
Nick and Lauren love sharing updates and pictures of him on social media, and Nick even said, “I don’t mind changing diapers and feeding him at all,” when he shared this adorable Instagram post.
Even though Nick is still touring with the Backstreet Boys, Lauren and Odin often accompany him.
It’s clear that this family prioritizes time spent together.
In March 2019, Lauren revealed that she had suffered a devastating miscarriage.
She shared an ultrasound photo of her baby girl on what would have been her due date. In the caption, she wrote, “If you are struggling to start a family or have had a loss this post is for you, you’re not alone and there is always hope.”
Lauren decided to speak out about the miscarriage to show other moms who have gone through one that they aren’t alone.
“If you are struggling to start a family or have had a loss this post is for you, you’re not alone and there is always hope,” she said.
Online, people praised Lauren for opening up about the miscarriage.
Sharing her story helped a lot of other moms who have also gone through a loss.
In May 2019, the couple shared some exciting news.
Nick and Lauren posted a photo of Lauren’s baby bump and announced that they had a rainbow baby on the way.
Rainbow babies are babies born following a stillborn or miscarriage.
Having a rainbow baby is often a bittersweet experience for couples but one that is ultimately hopeful.
Fans and followers shared their support for the couple online when they announced their rainbow baby.
People were excited to hear that another Carter would soon be joining the family.
Nick and Lauren have been pretty low-key about the pregnancy since the announcement.
We did get a few baby bump updates from Lauren, like this hilarious “Instagram vs. Reality” baby bump pool photo.
Since sharing the announcement on social media, fans and followers commented with their support.
People were glad to hear that another Carter would soon be joining the family.
Nick also shared an ultrasound update.
“All I can say is that I’m SO EXCITED!” he said in the caption for this photo.
With just three weeks to go until their rainbow baby’s due date, Nick turned to Instagram to ask fans to keep them in their prayers.
“God please give me and my wife @laurenkittcarter the strength to endure the next 3 weeks leading up to the birth of our new baby. We’ve waited so long for you little one. All your prayers for peace please,” he wrote in the caption alongside an ultrasound photo of the baby.
Anyone who has gone through a rainbow pregnancy knows how the weeks leading up to the due date can be exciting and stressful.
You just want to make sure that the baby arrives happy and healthy.
People have responded to Nick’s post with lots of positive comments and prayers for the family.
Everyone is hoping for the newest member of the Carter family to arrive safe and sound.
