AceShowbiz - Former "The Bachelor" star Ben Higgins and his wife Jessica Clarke are embarking on an exciting new journey together. On Sunday, August 18, the 35-year-old reality TV personality and Jessica, 29, shared the joyful news that they are expecting their first child, a baby girl, via heartfelt Instagram posts that featured a touching video montage.

The Instagram Reel, set to Cody Johnson's song "On My Way to You", beautifully captures key moments from the couple's relationship. It includes clips of their engagement, their November 2021 wedding in Nashville, and a heartwarming sonogram of their baby, who is due in February. Clarke is seen in the video administering a hormone injection, underscoring the couple's journey toward parenthood. The video also features adorable footage of their dog Waylon wearing a handkerchief reading "Big Brother" and the emotional reactions of their friends and family to the pregnancy news.

"The next chapter of our love story! Baby girl coming in February," the couple captioned their joint video post. This announcement follows Higgins' earlier comments to E! News in 2022 where he shared that they were not in a rush to start a family. "We're excited for kids," he said at the time. "I believe that, God willing, we will have kids... You know, you hear the 'baby fever,' I don't know if either of us have baby fever right now."

Higgins and Clarke met via social media in 2018 and got engaged in March 2020. They waited until their marriage in November 2021 to become intimate, highlighting their commitment to respect and the added significance of their union. The wedding was a grand affair held at The Estate in Cherokee Dock near Nashville, attended by notable "Bachelor" franchise alums like Nick Viall, Becca Kufrin and Jared Haibon among others.

Reflecting on their relationship, Clarke has often praised Higgins for making her a better person and supporting all her dreams and goals. "I never thought I'd have a partner that accepted every part of me," she said. Higgins, equally smitten, expressed gratitude for Clarke's empathy and care, stating, "I'm so excited that I get to love her - and be loved by her - every single day."

As they prepare to welcome their baby girl, this significant milestone marks yet another chapter in their fairytale romance, one that Bachelor Nation will undoubtedly follow with great interest. Congratulations to Ben and Jessica for the wonderful news!