Five months after saying her being pregnant, former Bachelor contestant Ashley Spivey let followers into the “worst day of our life.” Through a collection of posts in her Instagram Story, she revealed she and husband Steve Hunsberg suffered a being pregnant loss.

“We delivered Christopher James at 4:27 pm. Like his namesake, my Dad, he was taken too early from us, his loss of life a results of the twine being wrapped round his neck. He is totally stunning with my eyes and darkish hair and Steve’s nostril and lips. We are devastated by this loss,” Spivey wrote on Instagram of the son she known as CJ.

This shouldn’t be the primary loss for Spivey, who appeared on season 15 of The Bachelor. She revealed in May 2019 that she had skilled a miscarriage and has spoken about infertility since.

Before studying of CJ’s passing, Spivey had a physician’s appointment the place all the pieces went seemingly nicely. However, when the physician requested about his motion, Spivey responded, “he had kinda slowed down previously week and wasn’t kicking the hell out of me at night time. I liked it. It was our night time bonding.”

After worrying, Spivey linked together with her regular physician who ordered a sonogram on the hospital simply to make everybody really feel higher.

She wrote in her Instagram Story, “Once I acquired right here they had been having bother discovering the heartbeat in order that they did two ultrasounds with totally different docs – however the consequence was the identical. CJ died someday between my dr go to and my hospital go to.”

After studying the information, Spivey was given an epidural and Pitocin to assist her ship CJ. “I’m very unhappy and really scared however greater than something I’m simply utterly heartbroken.”

Hunsberg shared a photograph of a letter he wrote for CJ. It learn partially, “I can not wait to satisfy you and watch you develop, with a household that has waited a very long time in your arrival.” He captioned the letter, “The world took a step again at this time.”

Bachelor Nation Is Sharing Their Messages of Support

Spivey continues to be an energetic member of Bachelor Nation, usually recapping the episodes and discussing the franchise’s information with Reality Steve’s Steve Carbone. He wrote in part, of his buddy and co-host, “My ideas and prayers exit to her and Steve and their households throughout this time.”

Former stars of the franchise are additionally commenting on her and Hunsberg’s posts.

Among the supporters is former Bachelorette Emily Maynard. Maynard, who simply welcomed a daughter, was a contestant on Spivey’s season of The Bachelor. She wrote, “Oh Ashley, I want I had the phrases. I’ve been interested by you and your loved ones all day. My coronary heart is totally damaged for you. Sending you all my love. I’m so sorry.”

Maynard shouldn’t be the one Bachelorette to talk out in assist. The authentic Bachelorette, Trista Sutter, wrote partially, “I do know nothing any one among us can say can take away the damage you might be experiencing, however please know that you’re in my coronary heart and ideas.” This sentiment was shared by Ali Fedotowsky who commented partially, “There aren’t any phrases. Sending you a lot love my buddy.”

DeAnna Pappas commented on a post by Hunsberg of the couple cradling CJ. She wrote, “Praying for you each. Hold tight to eachother. I’m praying in your grief & your loss & your hearts. You’ve each been on my thoughts all day. Will proceed to wish for your loved ones.”

Other members of the franchise have posted their condolences.

Spivey and Hunsberg Have Been Married Since 2016

Spivey didn’t find yourself with Brad Womack on The Bachelor. She would as an alternative go on to search out her companion in Hunsberg.

According to People, the couple dated for a number of years and have become engaged in late 2014. They tied the knot on May 14, 2016, in Wilmington, North Carolina.

The couple shares a canine, Jackson, and a detailed relationship with Berly, the boy Spivey has long-nannied.