Nick Viall and Natalie Joy Celebrate Daughter River’s First Birthday Days After Model Shared She Was ‘Actively Miscarrying’
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Tears and Celebration: Nick Viall & Natalie Joy Mark Daughter River’s First Birthday Amid Tragic Loss
Nick Viall and Natalie Joy had an emotional weekend as they celebrated a bittersweet milestone— their baby daughter, River Rose, turning one. On Sunday, February 2, the couple took to Instagram to share a touching tribute, posting a series of heartwarming photos of their little girl.
One of the most precious moments captured River in an elegant frilly sheer dress, her tiny white bows perfectly in place, as she happily indulged in a rainbow sprinkle cake. Alongside the sweet snapshot, Nick and Natalie included a montage of photos from River’s first year—moments from her birth, their wedding, and a beautiful family shot from her birthday celebration.
“The fastest a year has gone by 💗 Happy 1st birthday to our sweet girl, River Rose. You’re a dream come true,” the couple lovingly wrote in their caption.
However, behind the scenes, the past few weeks have been incredibly heart-wrenching for the couple.
Natalie Joy Opens Up About Devastating Miscarriage
Just days before River’s birthday, Natalie revealed on The Viall Files podcast that she was experiencing a heartbreaking miscarriage. In an emotional confession, she shared that she and Nick had just learned they were expecting their second child—only to have that joy ripped away.
“As I sit here today, I’m actively miscarrying our second child, and it has been the biggest heartbreak of my life,” she said through tears.
Trying to hold herself together, she admitted that despite the grief, she has been pushing through—being a mom to River, keeping up with work, and navigating life in front of the public eye.
“I’ve never felt so empty inside,” Natalie confessed. She also reflected on her sister’s struggles, sharing that she had suffered 12 miscarriages, but until now, Natalie had never fully understood the depth of that pain.
As fans flood their social media with support, Nick and Natalie are facing both joy and sorrow, celebrating the miracle of River’s life while mourning the loss of what could have been
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She went on to say that although it will take her some time to heal from the pain of the miscarriage, she hopes that discussing her experience will show other people that they aren’t alone.
“I want River to be able to watch this back and see her parents’ love for her sibling that could have been here,” she said. “I just feel dead inside. And it sucks because I have to be so alive for River. You know? I have to be silly and goofy and funny and play with her.”
“And then I have this overwhelming guilt that when I’m with you, I can’t also do that,” Joy continued. “I’m sad that the only version of me you get right now is this broken person, and I’m sorry for that.”
