Laureen Uy on Pregnancy After Loss: Joy Mixed With a Bit of Fear

Laureen Uy announced her pregnancy on social media over the weekend: “Our biggest blessing.” The caption was punctuated with two emojis: a white heart and a rainbow. Both allude to her pregnancy being a rainbow baby.

The content creator and her entrepreneur husband, Miggy Cruz, tied the knot in an intimate wedding in April 2024. Shortly after their wedding, the couple announced a first pregnancy in October, but sadly suffered a miscarriage the next month. In November 2024, Laureen shared a heartfelt letter to their baby girl, Miles, and said, “Even so, we are so grateful to have been your parents, even for a short time. You’ll forever be our daughter, our little angel. Though we grieve, we also hold on to faith. We trust that you are now in the hands of our Lord, surrounded by peace and love. And we believe He has a plan for us—a future where your memory will forever remain a part of our story.”

Almost two years after their first pregnancy announcement, they shared the second: Laureen and Miggy are expecting their rainbow baby soon.

They are overjoyed about the pregnancy, but the pain of their previous loss remains a part of their journey.

Laureen said, “Pregnancy after loss is a kind of love and fear that’s difficult to put into words. It’s a mixture of emotions, especially in the beginning. One day, you’re filled with excitement, and the next, you’re overwhelmed with fear and what-ifs. Your heart is so full, yet you’re constantly trying to protect it.”

She continued in a caption of an Instagram reel, showing her growing baby bump, “After losing Miles at 19 weeks, we knew we wanted to try again, and we were very hopeful. When we found out we were pregnant again this year, we cried tears of joy. We were excited, but also cautious. Pregnancy after loss comes with a different kind of strength. You celebrate every milestone, appreciate the little moments, and learn to take things one day at a time.”

The couple remains grateful and eager to support each other. “I’m also incredibly lucky to have a husband who gives me so much love and strength + a support system of family and friends who constantly surround us with love, prayers, and positivity. And to anyone going through loss or struggling with infertility, please be kind to yourself. Trust the process and never feel guilty for holding on to hope. And remember, new beginnings don’t replace the love we’ve lost. There’s always room in our hearts for both. Above all, I’m choosing to embrace this beautiful blessing and trust God’s timing. One day at a time, with so much love and hope."

Laureen ended with a perfectly fitting Bible verse for their journey: “'When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen.' Isaiah 60:22."

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy, Laureen and Miggy!

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