Shawniece Jackson is having herself a week.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Married at First Sight cast member revealed to People Magazine that she’s pregnant with her first child, confirming this exciting news just hours before the Season 6 finale of the series on which she starred.
And Jackson admitted that she and husband Jephte Pierre weren’t exactly planning on the child.
But that doesn’t mean she isn’t psyched about the impending kid’s arrival.
“When I found out I was pregnant, I was absolutely shocked,” Jackson told People, adding:
“I was in the emergency room because I felt awful and had no idea what was wrong. They came back and told me all my symptoms were from pregnancy and that I was pregnant.
“I was totally shocked.”
Again, though, shocked and pumped.
Continued Jackson, making us laugh:
“I’ve always felt like that’s my purpose in life – to recreate some little Shawnieces in life. I think it’s the greatest gift a woman can have. Life is a beautiful thing!”
So that’s the latest on what’s happening inside of Jackson’s womb.
But what about inside of her relationship?
On the Married at First Sight finale, she and Pierre had to decide whether they wanted to remain hitched or not.
Suspense was very much in the air, especially after Jackson said she was more nervous on this decision day than she was on her wedding day.
Jephte started the important conversation off.
“I think you’re a great person and have a big heart and I think we were meant for each other so I’d like to stay married,” he told his wife.
This made Jackson break down in tears.
In a good way, however.
“I want to stay married because I believe in us,” she replied, explaining her feeling even further as follows:
“We both challenge each other. We both make each other stronger and together, we’ll be unstoppable.”
Even the experts cried at these kinds words were exchanged.
They were then followed by Pierre’s prescient message, uttered before learning that his wife is expecting:
“I think this is the best decision I’ve ever made. If I would have children with you right now, I know I’d be able to trust you in building that future.”
And built it they both will!
Congratulations to the happy couple on their blessed news!