Holding Joy and Fear: Laureen Uy Opens Up About Her Rainbow Pregnancy
After losing their daughter, Miles, Laureen Uy and Miggy Cruz are expecting again, and Laureen is being honest about the hope and the fear that come with it
Laureen Uy and her husband, Miggy Cruz, have happy news. Over the weekend, the content creator and entrepreneur announced on Instagram that they are expecting a baby.
“Our biggest blessing,” Laureen wrote in her caption, adding a white heart and a rainbow emoji. Miggy added his own two words in the comments: “Prayers answered.”
This is the couple’s second pregnancy. In 2024, they lost their first child, a baby girl they named Miles, at 19 weeks.
Holding joy and fear at the same time
Laureen didn’t hide that this pregnancy feels different. Expecting again after a loss, she wrote, “is a kind of love and fear that’s difficult to put into words.”
“One day, you’re filled with excitement, and the next, you’re overwhelmed with fear and what-ifs. Your heart is so full, yet you’re constantly trying to protect it,” she wrote after announcing the pregnancy.
Many parents who’ve been through a loss will know that feeling. Laureen said she and Miggy always knew they wanted to try again.
“After losing Miles at 19 weeks, we knew we wanted to try again, and we were very hopeful. When we found out we were pregnant again this year, we cried tears of joy. We were excited, but also cautious. Pregnancy after loss comes with a different kind of strength. You celebrate every milestone, appreciate the little moments, and learn to take things one day at a time.”
Leaning on her village
Laureen also thanked the people helping her through it, starting with her husband.
“I’m also incredibly lucky to have a husband who gives me so much love and strength plus a support system of family and friends who constantly surround us with love, prayers, and positivity.”
A message for parents still waiting
Laureen also spoke to couples dealing with pregnancy loss or infertility.
“To anyone going through loss or struggling with infertility, please be kind to yourself. Trust the process and never feel guilty for holding on to hope. And remember, new beginnings don’t replace the love we’ve lost. There’s always room in our hearts for both.”
She ended on a note of faith: “Above all, I’m choosing to embrace this beautiful blessing and trust God’s timing. One day at a time, with so much love and hope.”
Remembering Miles
Laureen shared their loss in 2024 in a letter to her daughter, saying she would always be grateful for their time together, however short.
“You’ll forever be our daughter, our little angel. Though we grieve, we also hold on to faith. We trust that you are now in the hands of our Lord, surrounded by peace and love. And we believe He has a plan for us—a future where your memory will forever remain a part of our story.”
Congratulations, Laureen and Miggy!
Frequently Asked Questions
In 2024, Laureen Uy and Miggy Cruz experienced the loss of their first child, a daughter named Miles, at 19 weeks of pregnancy.
Laureen described expecting again as carrying both love and fear, explaining: “One day, you’re filled with excitement, and the next, you’re overwhelmed with fear and what-ifs.” She reminded others experiencing loss that new beginnings do not replace past love, adding that there is always room in one’s heart for both.
Laureen encouraged couples dealing with loss or infertility to be kind to themselves, trust the process, hold onto hope without guilt, and embrace God’s timing.
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