Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert are expecting their first child any day now, and the couple could not be more excited. Ahead of the birth of Baby Hough, these are five things we know.
Baby Hough Is Their Rainbow Baby
The “Dancing with the Stars” judge and his lovely wife Erbert opened up about something deeply personal in an Instagram post on October 15. They revealed that they had lost a previous pregnancy. Their decision to open up about the loss of a prior pregnancy was to help raise awareness for miscarriage around Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
“We share this part of our story to honor our baby that never made it earthside,” they wrote in the caption of a moving video.
The Due Date Is in December
Hough and Erbert have shared some aspects of their journey into parenthood with fans, but they have chosen to keep other personal details private. They have chosen not to publicly reveal their baby’s gender, name, or date of birth. However, they have dropped subtle clues about when Erbert is due to give birth.
In a video Hough posted on Instagram on December 3, he said their child was due really soon. “I’m going to Chicago, and it’s very exciting because it’s for Ovation, but also very nervous because this baby could literally come any day,” he said in the video, before showing Erbert and her baby bump.
Hayley Erbert Has Overcome So Much
Two years ago, Erbert had life-saving brain surgery. She has been on an incredible journey to recovery since, and Hough has been with her every step of the way. In an Instagram post on December 6, she reflected on her strength and how proud she is of herself for overcoming so much.
She posted a black-and-white photo of herself with her baby bump. In the caption, she wrote a lengthy message, part of which reads, “I’m truly grateful for it all, and so incredibly proud of myself and my body for everything it has endured. What a miracle it is that two years ago I was fighting for my life… and now, here I am creating life.”
They Are on This Journey Together
Erbert is a strong and beautiful woman, and she has the support and love of the people around her during her pregnancy. This includes Hough, who is incredibly proud of his wife and has publicly praised her. On Instagram on November 23, the professional dancer shared a photo of Erbert cradling her bump. She looks so gorgeous.
In the caption, Hough penned an emotional message. “Sometimes I look at my beautiful wife, and I’m just in awe. Watching her navigate this pregnancy with such grace, calm, and strength is one of the most beautiful experiences of my life,” he wrote. “In the middle of all the craziness and the whirlwind of life, she’s been this serene, almost Buddha-like presence, just so peaceful and strong.”
He continued, “I get emotional thinking about how grateful I am for her resilience and love. After everything she’s been through these past few years, the challenges, the losses, and the triumphs, seeing her now carrying new life with such beauty and strength just fills my heart.”
Baby Hough Is So Loved
Hough and Erbert speak about their unborn child with so much love and excitement. When they post about their baby, fans, celebrities, and loved ones flood the comment section with messages of support.
Hough’s sister, Julianne Hough, has also praised the couple for their compatibility. “Hayley and Derek are such a beautiful match. They are the perfect combination of creativity and strength, and they give so much love to each other and the people in their lives,” she told People on November 14, around the time of their baby shower. “Britt (Stewart), Jess (Gee) and I knew we needed to throw them the most beautiful shower to honor them and their greatest creation yet.”
