Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Are Expecting a Baby . . . and Adopting a Baby

Posted on February 15, 2017

Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren dropped a baby bombshell on social media today (Feb. 15). Not only is Lauren pregnant, but TR and his wife are also adopting a baby from Africa.

Lauren posted the news on her Instagram page and Thomas Rhett followed up with an announcement on Twitter.

“OH BABY! 😍 actually…BABIES! Our hearts are exploding with happiness for y’all to meet our new baby who we are bringing home from Africa soon🙏🏼🙌🏼 who is also going to have a little brother or sister because, SURPRISE! there’s a sweet baby in my belly too 💛💛 #adopting&pregnant #cominginhot2017

“We’re so happy to announce that we are pregnant & in the process of adopting a child from Africa! Safe to say life is about to get crazy! pic.twitter.com/Yhi088mPmy”

OH BABY! 😍 actually…BABIES! Our hearts are exploding with happiness for y'all to meet our new baby who we are bringing home from Africa soon🙏🏼🙌🏼 who is also going to have a little brother or sister because, SURPRISE! there's a sweet baby in my belly too 💛💛 #adopting&pregnant #cominginhot2017

A post shared by Lauren Akins (@laur_akins) on Feb 15, 2017 at 8:15am PST

We’re so happy to announce that we are pregnant & in the process of adopting a child from Africa! Safe to say life is about to get crazy! 😜 pic.twitter.com/Yhi088mPmy

— Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) February 15, 2017

Lauren is due in August, and the couple hopes to have the adoption finalized before that time.

Congrats.

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