Jade Roper Shares Heartfelt Connection with Bachelor Alum Sydney Hightower's Son

Jade Roper Hopes Fellow Bachelor Alum Sydney Hightowers Son Beau Is a Light Just Like Mine

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Jade Roper shared a heartwarming message for Sydney Hightower, a fellow Bachelor Nation alum. Both of them chose the name Beau for their babies.

Roper expressed her joy for Sydney, mentioning how beautiful it is that another sweet Beau will be loved so much. She wrote on Instagram Story on Friday, March 15, that he will bring light, just like her own baby. ❤️

Hightower, a contestant from Peter Weber's season 24 of The Bachelor, welcomed her first child with husband Fred Warner on March 7. (Warner, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, met Hightower after she was eliminated from the show.)

"The best day of our lives," Hightower, 28, shared on Instagram, revealing her son's name as Beau Anthony Warner.

Beau is the name that Roper and husband Tanner Tolbert chose for their son after experiencing a missed miscarriage in August 2023. (The Bachelor in Paradise couple already have a daughter named Emmy and sons named Brooks and Reed.)

Roper shared on Instagram, "I've been struggling to find the right words as I navigate through this miscarriage. It felt like all my dreams were coming true as we prepared to welcome another baby into our family. Although our hearts are shattered and we are experiencing deep grief, we feel grateful to have been touched by his presence during his short time with us. This experience has changed me forever."

Jade Roper Hopes Fellow Bachelor Alum Sydney Hightowers Son Beau Is a Light Just Like Mine

Sydney Hightower Courtesy of Sydney Hightower/Instagram

She continued, "I’ve been carrying him with so much pride and cherish every moment still left with part of him, but it has also been equally as challenging and devastating. So while I hold my belly here, our sweet baby’s body is resting in my womb as his soul soars."

During Roper’s pregnancy, she had learned that Beau was diagnosed with Down syndrome.

In a November 2023 Instagram Story Q&A, she shared that she believes her baby's tiny heart was not strong enough, which led to her pregnancy loss. She mentioned that many Down Syndrome diagnoses come with congenital heart conditions.

Roper, who has experienced several pregnancy losses before, has openly expressed the sadness of losing her son Beau.

"I've been doing alright. Lately, I had a chat with my manager about wanting to move past my sad phase and start feeling better. But I also understand that healing from grief doesn't happen overnight," she shared on her Instagram Story in October 2023. "Currently, I've noticed a pattern where I have a few good days followed by a couple of tough ones. I'm just trying to acknowledge these feelings and navigate through them."

Editor's P/S:

Jade Roper's message to Sydney Hightower highlights the shared joy and sorrow within the Bachelor Nation community. The choice of the name Beau for both of their babies symbolizes a bond of support and understanding among those who have experienced loss. Hightower's journey through pregnancy and childbirth brings a sense of hope and healing to Roper, who has openly shared her own experiences with miscarriage and the loss of a child with Down syndrome.

The article also sheds light on the challenges faced by families who receive a Down syndrome diagnosis during pregnancy. Roper's story highlights the need for support and resources for these families, as well as the importance of recognizing the unique challenges and joys that come with raising a child with Down syndrome. Her openness and willingness to share her experiences can help to raise awareness and foster a more inclusive society.