Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra are in shock.
First, that they are having a baby at all.
The Teen Mom stars suffered through a miscarriage very early in 2018 and admitted last month that they weren’t trying for a baby when Catelynn learned she was pregnant.
Nevertheless, the child is due in March. How exciting, right?
Catelynn and Tyler are also in shock over the gender of this impending bundle of joy, revealing the key piece of information to Us Weekly on October 17, 2018.
Will it be a boy or a girl? A brother or a sister for little Nova?
Scroll down to find out!
These Two Have Been Through A LOT to Get Here
Heck, on a recent episode of Teen Mom OG, Tyler said he was miserable in his marriage and almost dared Catelynn to file for divorce.
For What Reason?
Tyler said on air, and many times in the past, that he had grown frustrated with focus constantly being on Catelynn and her mental illness struggle. He loves her. He worries about her. But he also has needs and issues that require attention.
That Was Then, However
After attending couples therapy and talking openly about the obstacles in their marriage, Tyler and Catelynn have managed to push through the big ones and remain together, seemingly happier than ever.
And Then the Bombshell Dropped!
“We are expecting our rainbow baby. This baby is our rainbow after the storm. I’m super excited,” Catelynn told Us Weekly a few weeks back, using the name given to a baby after its mother suffers a miscarriage. (Catelynn went through this trauma in January, as documented on the previous season of Teen Mom OG.)
SURPRISE!
“It was a huge shock at first,” Catelynn admitted in this same interview. “We were not planning it, especially after the miscarriage and how I went downhill with my mental illness.â€Â
An Unexpected Miracle
Concluded Catelynn upon revealing the news to the world: “We were using protection and everything and still got pregnant. This baby just wanted to be here. It was very unexpected.”
Okay. Is This Enough Build Up?
Are you dying to know what Catelynn and Tyler will be having? You’re so very close to finding out. Like, seconds away…
They’re Having A…
… GIRL! “I was so shocked that it was a girl because I for sure thought it was a boy!” she tells Us Weekly. “Tyler knew the sex before I did. When we did our gender reveal, I was so shocked I almost cried because I wanted a boy so badly.”
It’s True
This is what Catelynn previously said when asked what she wanted: “I think we both want a boy for sure, but also we have [daughter] Nova. “So it’s, like, if we’re just meant to have girls, we’re meant to have girls.â€Â
The Coulple Also Welcomed a Girl About Nine Years Ago
She was named Carly and she was given up for adoption because Catelynn and Tyler didn’t feel ready to be parents. It was a pretty brave decision on their part.
But is Catelynn Psyched to Have Another Girl?
You better believe it! “I’m super excited it’s a girl now,” she tells the tabloid. “Since our miscarriage, I just am thankful to get another chance, and as long as it’s healthy, that’s all that matters!”
This Was Their Amazing Reveal on Instagram:
“I am such a pretty little girl, my mommy and daddy wanted another one to be their world,†says this sign held by little Novalee on Tyler’s Instagram. “So as our world gets a little bigger, I just can’t wait to be a big sister.†Her face says it all, she’s just as excited about the news as her loving parents!”
We Know It’s WAY Too Early to Ask, But…
Might Tyler and Catelynn try for that elusive boy at some point? “The Teen Mom star admitted that have already “talked about trying again. We definitely want to have a boy, but if God only wants us to have girls, then that’s just what it is.”
For Now, Though?
“It will be a houseful of ALL girls!” Catelynn says. “Poor Tyler!â€Â
We Think Tyler Will Be Fine, Though
“After the initial shock wore off, I starting getting excited due to the fact that the universe obviously wanted this baby to come into the world no matter what!†Tyler said shortly after learning of this new pregnancy. “And after the miscarriage, this is truly a blessing … like every child!â€Â
He’s Just a Great Dad Overall
“I love you both so much! @tylerbaltierramtv thank you for being an amazing daddy to #Novalee I can’t wait to see you with the next one,” wrote Catelynn as the caption to this image.
When is the Baby Due?
March 6, 2019, Catelynn has confirmde. This means she’s a Pisces, for those curious.
Can We See the Baby?
Sort of. Catelynn shared this look at her sonogram on Instagram not long after announcing the pregnancy.
And Here is Nova with Her Future Daughter
Look at this image of her kissing a more recent sonogram photo. Amazing, right? SO precious!
We’re Rooting for You, Catelynn and Tyler!
We admire how you’ve overcome so many obstacles and we can’t wait to meet your next bundoe of joy. Congrats again!