Jason Kennedy and Lauren Scruggs Kennedy are now a family of four, sharing the joyous news of their second child’s arrival via a heartwarming post on their social media. The proud parents introduced their precious newborn daughter through an endearing photograph.
In their shared Instagram post on October 13, Jason and Lauren expressed, “We’re excited to brighten your day with some good news. Our little angel, Poppy Ford Kennedy, has arrived, and she’s sending all of you a warm hug right now.” The snapshot captures the adorable Poppy, who, at 18 months, is now Ryver’s baby sister. She’s comfortably swaddled in her crib, peacefully sucking on a pacifier.
The announcement prompted a flood of well-wishes from friends and fans in the comments section. Morgan Stewart exclaimed, “Wow, Ford Kennedy is super stronggg,” while Taylor Lautner lovingly added, “Love you, pops.” Erin Lim Rhodes from The Rundown shared, “We love her sm,” and Natasha Bure kept it simple with “Congratulations!!!”
Throughout the past nine months, Lauren shared glimpses of her pregnancy journey, offering a window into her evolving family life. She reflected on the unique experience of this pregnancy compared to the first, acknowledging the different times of the year and the added adventure of caring for a toddler.
Lauren shared her gratitude, saying, “I am so, so grateful to have the honor of carrying and creating a cozy, healthy home for this sweet girl, and it is life-changing to experience the most beautiful time of surrender before she is earth side.”
Back in April, Jason and Lauren shared the exciting news of their second pregnancy with a touching video on Instagram. The video featured Jason playing peekaboo with their son before revealing the positive pregnancy test. Jason sweetly told Ryver, “You’re gonna be a big brother!” The heartwarming post was captioned, “This was a major surprise and the sweetest plot twist—I cannot wait to watch little Ryver be a big brother.”