Matt and Abby Howard Share Heartbreaking News of Losing Their Baby Girl

27 September 2025

Matt and Abby Howard. Emily Fuller

Matt and Abby Howard, known to many as content creators and parents of two young sons, announced with heavy hearts that they have lost their third child, a baby girl, at around 17 weeks gestation. The couple revealed that during a routine prenatal appointment, the doctor was unable to detect a heartbeat, and a subsequent ultrasound confirmed that their daughter had a genetic condition that caused the loss.

In an emotional joint statement posted to Instagram they wrote, “It is with very heavy hearts that we share about the loss of our baby girl born far too soon.” They described the moment when the ultrasound technician spoke words they say they will never forget: “I am so sorry I do not have good news.”

Though the news was devastating the Howards expressed gratitude for the time they had with their daughter and for the love and support already shown by their community. They said their grief is “absolutely devastating” but also that hope has continued to “show up” in many ways for them. The statement ended with thanks to those who “celebrated this precious life with us for the past 17 weeks.”

Matt Howard is 27, and Abby is 26. They are already parents to two sons Griffin, age 3, and August, age 2. The couple has often shared their journey through parenthood publicly, and have spoken about balancing privacy with the demands of creating content around their family life.

Abby and Matt’s announcement asserts that while they will grieve deeply, they plan to honor their baby’s life privately, describing that process as one they will carry forward offline. They welcomed thoughts, prayers, and “celebrations” of their daughter’s brief presence in their lives.

In reflecting on their past approach to sharing pregnancy and children with their audience the Howards say they have always tried to protect the lives of their children from overexposure. They emphasized that decisions about what to share are made together, especially when it comes to health, location, and its impact on their family.

Their statement also touched on the recognition of how rare it is to carry publicly and how many losses go unspoken. By sharing their own, the Howards have opened a space of vulnerability and recognition for others who understand grief but often feel alone.

This kind of public announcement of a private tragedy is fraught and the Howards handled it with sensitivity, acknowledging both the pain and gratitude in their journey. Their willingness to share may help others feel less isolated in loss.

As the couple steps into this new season of sorrow they will carry with them two sons, memories of hope with their daughter, and a renewed awareness of how fragile life can be. Their story reminds us that behind polished social media feeds are lives shaped by love, grief, resilience and quiet devotion.