Former Bachelor Ben Higgins and his wife Jessica Clarke recently announced that they are expecting their first child in February. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a heartwarming montage of their relationship moments, culminating in a sonogram of their baby girl. Higgins and Clarke began dating in late 2018 after Higgins split from his ex-fiancée, Lauren Bushnell. Higgins introduced Clarke to his Instagram followers in February of the following year, describing her as special and expressing excitement about their future together.
In March 2020, the Bachelor Nation member proposed to Clarke, sharing the special moment on Instagram and expressing his love and excitement for their future together. The couple got married in November of the following year in Tennessee and enjoyed a honeymoon in St. Barts. Clarke shared a photo from their vacation, captioned with her joy about being part of the Higgins family. The couple’s relationship has been filled with love, support, and adventures, leading up to the exciting news of their first child on the way.
Prior to their wedding, Higgins shared with Us Weekly their plans for starting a family, expressing their desire to have kids in the near future. The Indiana University alum stated that they were open to having both biological and non-biological children and were excited about the prospect of starting a family together. Higgins disclosed that they had abstained from sex for three years and were eager to begin their journey towards parenthood. He also mentioned their openness to considering adoption and shared that they envisioned having two to three children together.
Higgins and Clarke’s love story has been a whirlwind of romantic moments, from their first date to their engagement and marriage, and now their exciting news of welcoming a baby girl in February. The couple’s Instagram posts have showcased their love and joy, with fans and followers congratulating them on their growing family. Higgins has spoken openly about his excitement for fatherhood and starting this new chapter with Clarke. The couple’s journey together has been one of love, support, and adventure, and they are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child.
