Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Dalton Risner and his wife Whitney Risner shared sad news Friday on social media.
The two revealed on Instagram that they have lost their son 16 weeks into Whitney’s pregnancy.
“At 16 weeks, Dalton and I found out we lost our sweet baby boy. I wish I was writing any other post than this right now,” Whitney said. “I never imagined our journey to starting a family would begin like this.
“This is our second loss in just a couple of months. I don’t know exactly what the future holds, and that uncertainty is incredibly hard. But even in the midst of heartbreak and grief, I know God is still good.”
Whitney and Dalton announced on June 20 that they were expecting their first child.
Following the heartbreaking news about their baby, Whitney said that she is incredibly grateful for Dalton.
“More than ever, I’ve realized how important it is who you marry and choose to walk through life with,” the post continued. “Life is hard in so many different ways. I truly can’t imagine getting through this without my rock and best friend, Dalton Risner.
“This loss has introduced me to a depth of pain and heartbreak that I never knew existed. It feels like I’ve lost so much… our precious baby boy, pieces of myself, and the future I had planned out for the past 4 months.”
Whitney and Dalton have been married since 2022. Whitney is a social media influencer with more than 1.1 million followers on TikTok and 238,000 followers on Instagram.
“To everyone who has prayed for us, checked in on us, and loved us through this journey to starting a family, thank you,” Whitney said. “We are so grateful for your kindness.
“Sharing my life online means I get to celebrate the really fun moments with you guys, but it also means sharing the ones that completely break my heart. If you’re walking this same painful road, I want you to know that you are not alone.”
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