Summary

  • Bachelor In Paradise's Amanda Stanton is expecting her first child with Michael Fogel, which she shared on Instagram.
  • Amanda expressed her joy and anticipation for the baby's arrival, due in January.
  • This long-awaited pregnancy is a dream come true for Amanda, who already has two children from a previous marriage.

Bachelor In Paradise alum Amanda Stanton excitedly announced she and Michael Fogel are expecting their first child together. Amanda made her reality TV debut during The Bachelor season 20, where Ben Higgins awarded her fourth place. Amanda has two children, Kinsley and Charlie, with her former husband, Nick Buonfiglio. She began her reality TV journey as a recently divorced single mother looking for the right guy to be a father figure to her two young daughters. After an unsuccessful attempt with Ben and two rounds of Bachelor in Paradise, she finally found what she was looking for in Michael.

Amanda took to Instagram to share the news that she is pregnant and that she and Michael couldn't be more excited for their baby's arrival. She is due in January and wrote she has "been dreaming of this day for so long."

Amanda wrote that she used the application Natural Cycles to conceive. She added that she wants to be there to help other women who are interested in pregnancy planning through the app. She said she is "happy to answer questions" and discuss her experience using the platform.

Bachelor Nation Reacts To Amanda Stanton's Pregnancy News

Amanda Stanton from The Bachelor with her kids

Bachelor Nation is elated to hear Amanda's pregnancy news, and they shared their positive thoughts with the reality TV star. Fan @nicolemarieivanov wrote this was the "happiest news," with many others repeating the sentiment. @kava2012 talked about her older daughters with her ex, mentioning that they "bet the girls are SO excited!!" A number of fans reminded Amanda of how excellent of a mother she is already and that they couldn't be happier for her growing family.

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Of course, Bachelor Nation is overjoyed about Amanda's announcement. Her Instagram followers knew she was planning to conceive her third when she shared in April 2023 that they wanted to begin the process "soon." The Bachelor In Paradise alum was widely followed after her appearances due to the rockiness of her relationship with her ex-boyfriend Bobby Jacobs. A domestic violence situation, a lifestyle blog, and a book release later, Amanda is in a much better place. She has earned a lot of respect for her strength and praise for when she met her current husband.

Amanda couldn't seem to find more joy in the life she has built with Michael. Her husband has played an active step-parent role in her daughters' lives, and many of her friends and family commented that he is great with them. She is one of those reality TV stars that fans spent years rooting for, and announcements like these spread so much positivity. Bachelor In Paradise may not have awarded her with Michael, but it was undoubtedly a step toward finding him.

Source: Amanda Stanton/Instagram