Natalie Stovall Is Pregnant, Expecting Her First Baby with Husband James Bavendam After 3 Failed IVF Rounds

Natalie Stovall and James Bavendam are expecting their first baby after nearly 18 years of marriage

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• The couple faced years of infertility struggles, including three failed IVF rounds before conceiving naturally

• Stovall plans to continue performing and hosting the Grand Ole Opry while preparing for their baby’s August arrival

Natalie Stovall and her husband are growing their family!

On Wednesday, April 29, the country singer, who has been part of Keith Urban's touring band, announced she is expecting her first baby with her husband, James Bavendam. The two will welcome their little one this coming August and have decided to leave the sex of their baby a surprise.

"James and I are so excited! We've been trying for years to get this family started and then, seemingly out of the blue, it's all happening," Stovall said in a statement. "We could not be happier and can't wait to meet this little person that keeps kicking and craving chocolate!"

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The couple also shared theexciting news on Instagram, sharing in their caption that the journey to welcoming their little one was a tough one.

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"Can't even being to describe our excitement. 🥹 🥹," Stovall wrote. "We've been married almost 18 years and have been wanting to start a family for so very long."

"Years of trying, 3 failed IVF rounds, multiple docs saying it 'probably wasn't gonna happen' and then BAM! Found out we were pregnant. Can't wait to meet this little human at the end of the summer!! Until then — Mamma's gonna be bumpin on stage and hosting the Opry. 🩵🍼🩷."

This past June, Stovallcelebrated her anniversarywith Bavendam, posting a Polaroid photo of the couple smiling together on her Instagram.

In her caption, the mom-to-be wrote, "17 years of marriage. 22 together. And I’m still obsessed with you. I love you the most. Happy Anniversary @jbavendam."

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