In a deeply personal and emotional revelation, Derek Hough and his wife Hayley Erbert have opened up about their private journey through loss and hope, sharing their experience of miscarriage before announcing their current pregnancy.
The Heartbreak Before the Happiness
The Dancing with the Stars judge and his professional dancer wife disclosed that they suffered a pregnancy loss earlier in their relationship, making their current pregnancy announcement even more meaningful. "This is our rainbow baby," Hough emotionally shared, using the term that describes a child born following a miscarriage or infant loss.
A Joyful Announcement Amidst Past Pain
The couple, who married in August 2023 after six years together, revealed their pregnancy news during a romantic Italian getaway. Their social media announcement showed tender moments of Erbert cradling her growing baby bump, with Hough's hand lovingly placed over hers.
"You are my greatest gift," Hough captioned one touching Instagram post, while Erbert shared her own heartfelt message: "My greatest gift, my greatest blessing."
Finding Strength in Vulnerability
By sharing their experience with pregnancy loss, the couple joins a growing number of celebrities helping to destigmatise miscarriage and provide comfort to others who have faced similar challenges. Their openness about both the pain of loss and the joy of new hope offers a powerful message about resilience in family-building journeys.
The professional dancers, known for their breathtaking performances, now prepare for their most important collaboration yet - parenthood. As they navigate this new chapter, their story of perseverance through adversity resonates with countless couples who have walked similar paths.
