Double the Joy: Jamie Otis from 'Married at First Sight' Reveals Twin Pregnancy
Jamie Otis and Dough Hehner are expecting twins, addng to their big bunch!
Published Sept. 3 2024, 2:19 p.m. ET
Since her introduction to reality television in 2014, Jamie Otis has been a fan favorite. Jamie appeared in the inaugural season of Married at First Sight, alongside Dough Hehner. Their relationship started on shaky ground, with Jamie famously expressing doubt and discomfort during their wedding ceremony. However, their story took a surprising turn, and the couple managed to work through their differences, eventually becoming one of the show's biggest success stories.
Jamie and Doug now share two children, a daughter named Henley Grace, born in 2017, and a son, Hendrix Douglas, born in 2020. Their family life, including the ups and downs, has been a central theme in Jamie’s social media presence and her podcast, Hot Marriage. Cool Parents. Now, their family is expanding even more. Jamie recently took to social media to announce that she is expecting twins.
Jamie and Doug are expecting twins!
Beyond her reality TV persona, Jamie Otis has been open about her personal struggles, particularly around motherhood. She has shared her journey through multiple miscarriages, bringing awareness to the challenges many women face. According to People, the reality star has suffered two miscarriages and a host of fertility problems. Through it all, Jamie has been open with her fans, honestly sharing updates on her journey on social media.
On Sept. 1, Jamie revealed that she was pregnant with twins. “These twins have absolutely been worth the wait,” Jamie wrote on Instagram, adding, “I have been holding my breath this whole pregnancy. I’ve never gotten pregnant and actually had a healthy pregnancy first time while trying to conceive.” Jamie went on to explain that they had been preparing for the twins’ birth for some time but were hesitant about sharing the news with fans.
Following Jamie’s announcement, fans of Married at First Sight rushed to the comment section to congratulate the happy couple. “Wow beautiful photos! She totally captured the love your family shares,” one person wrote. Another added, “You are a vision! I know this has been a long wait for you, and I’m so happy that you and @doughehner are filling your family with so much love!”
Jamie Otis has become a podcaster and momfluencer!
Following her time on Married at First Sight, Jamie Otis has become an advocate for women in motherhood. Jamie hosts the podcast Hot Marriage. Cool Parents. alongside her husband, Doug. On the show, the couple discusses everything from parenting challenges to relationship advice, often bringing in guest experts. The podcast has become a popular platform for fans of the couple, providing a deeper look into their lives beyond reality TV.
Jamie also authored the book Wifey 101: Everything I Got Wrong After Finding Mr. Right, where she shares lessons learned from her unconventional journey to marriage.
Additionally, Jamie has a huge social media following. She has over 900,000 followers on Instagram, becoming an influencer for moms and wives-to-be. Jamie regularly shares tips and insights from her life, along with photos of her husband and kids.