**Mindy Armstead Announces Fourth Pregnancy – A Family Expansion for the NFL Star and His Wife**
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In an unexpected yet joyful announcement, Dr. Mindy Armstead has revealed that she and her husband, Arik Armstead, an NFL player for the Jacksonville Jaguars, are expecting their fourth child. The news was shared during a recent episode of PEOPLE’s *WAG World*, where Mindy delightfully corrected the host, revealing she is not just a mother of three but soon to be four.
Mindy, aged 37, is already a mother to daughters Amiri, 5, and Ayla, 3, along with their 15-month-old son Audemar Kristian. The announcement came as a pleasant surprise in the interview released on 25 June, where she exclaimed, “Actually, mom of four. We’ve got one on the way!” while giggling at the thought of having another addition to their growing family.
Reflecting on their upbringing, both Mindy and Arik come from large families. Arik, who is 32, is one of four siblings, while Mindy is part of a five-child household. The couple expressed that expanding their family has a natural essence to it, stating, “We’re really excited. We love a big family… So although we weren’t originally planning it, it feels right.”
Since their wedding in June 2020, the couple has welcomed their children in quick succession, with Amiri born in February 2021, Ayla in June 2022, and Audemar in March 2025. Mindy described the whirlwind of their daily lives, saying, “Honestly, it’s going so fast. I keep forgetting that I’m even pregnant.” The demands of managing children alongside football season and her career as a dual-boarded psychiatrist keeps her quite occupied, making her pregnancy feel like it’s racing by.
Despite her busy schedule, Mindy admits she is not keeping track of weekly pregnancy updates like many expectant mothers do. “I’m not checking the apps to see like, ‘How big is the baby today?’” she shared candidly. Rather, she and Arik are focused on managing the day-to-day realities of life with young kids, football commitments, and preparations for a new member of the family.
As for Arik, he appears to share in Mindy’s excitement. Celebrated recently as the 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year, he is gearing up for his 12th season in the league following his selection in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Mindy reassured fans of his enthusiasm about the pregnancy, saying, “He’s really excited… he always wanted more than three.” She added, “I think he would have 100 kids if I let him.”
Upon discussing her own upbringing as one of five children, Mindy expressed her deep appreciation for having siblings. She reflected on how much she cherishes her sibling relationships and wishes to replicate that dynamic for her own children. “I love it. I can’t imagine life in other ways, so I want that for my kids,” she remarked.
While the couple is keeping the sex of their forthcoming child under wraps for the moment—though Mindy is in the know—they are eagerly preparing for the impending addition to the family. Mindy shared that their new arrival is expected in November, a specifically busy time as it coincides with the peak of the football season.
“I went early with my last baby; he was born at 36 weeks and was 10 lbs,” said Mindy, expressing hopes for a similar outcome this time. She is keen on the idea of her new baby arriving early in November, rather than later in the month. “We’ve always planned better. I’ve always had out-of-season babies, so this will be interesting,” she noted with enthusiasm. She also added that it could allow her the chance to enjoy the festive season—Christmas, New Year’s, and potentially playoff games by the time the Super Bowl arrives—without being pregnant.
As the Armstead family prepares for this new chapter, there is an evident sense of joy and anticipation. With a shared love of a large family and supportive co-parenting dynamic, Mindy and Arik are set to embrace the challenges and delights that accompany welcoming another child into their bustling household. The couple’s journey continues, and fans eagerly await further updates as they venture into life with baby number four.