Sports Illustrated model Katie Austin has publicly announced on Instagram that she and her husband Lane Armstrong are expecting their first child together. The 32-year-old fitness influencer shared the joyful news with her followers through a series of intimate photographs taken on a picturesque Southern California beach.
Beachside Pregnancy Revelation
The announcement photos show Austin flashing her bare pregnant belly while wearing an unbuttoned white shirt and pulled-down blue jeans. The couple appeared deeply affectionate in the images, snuggling and kissing against the backdrop of ocean waves and sandy shores. In one particularly touching moment, Austin shared sonogram images as she walked along the beach, visibly emotional about the impending arrival.
Family Reactions and Celebrations
Austin captioned her post with the simple but powerful message: "+ 1 we're so excited to be mom & dad!!!!" The announcement prompted an outpouring of congratulations from friends and family, including an especially enthusiastic response from her mother, Denise Austin.
The well-known fitness personality from the 1980s and 1990s commented excitedly: "My baby is having a BABY!!! We are Over The Moon to be GRANDPARENTS!!!! I love all 3 of you!!!!…. Xoxo" Former Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel also joined the celebration, writing "Wait yay" in response to the happy news.
Recent Wedding and Relationship History
The pregnancy announcement comes just months after Austin and Armstrong's May 2025 wedding at her family's six-acre estate in La Quinta, California. The couple had been dating for five years before tying the knot, having originally connected through The League dating app in 2020 during the pandemic.
Speaking to People magazine about their wedding venue choice, Austin explained: "I have been coming to La Quinta ever since I was little for every holiday. And Lane and I had our second date at this house and spent most of 2020 here, so it's a special place for us as we built the foundation of our relationship here."
Wedding Details and Family Support
The wedding ceremony featured several personal touches that reflected the couple's relationship. Austin walked down the aisle to Taylor Swift's "You Are in Love" while wearing a beautiful Dana Harel lace gown with a nude silhouette underlining, complemented by Jimmy Choo shoes. Both she and her mother Denise wore matching diamond drop earrings from Happy Jewelers for the special occasion.
For their first dance as a married couple, Austin and Armstrong chose "You Are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne, performed live by a band. "We wanted a song that had a fun energetic vibe," Katie noted about their musical selection.
Denise Austin, who is also mother to daughter Kelly Austin, expressed her complete approval of the match to People magazine: "I'm beyond thrilled that Katie and Lane found life partners in each other. They are a perfect match. They support each other in all aspects of life, and have true appreciation for one another."
The pregnancy announcement marks another significant milestone for the couple, who have been building their life together since meeting during the challenging circumstances of 2020. With both families expressing overwhelming support and excitement, Austin and Armstrong appear ready to embrace their new roles as parents in the coming months.
