Kiser's New Beginning
Influencer Emilie Kiser Announces Pregnancy, Over a Year After Son Trigg's Tragic Drowning
Key Points
Trigg was found unresponsive in the family's backyard pool on May 12, 2025 and died six days later on May 18 at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Brady admitted to watching an NBA playoff game at the time of the drowning and had placed a $25 bet on the game's outcome.
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said there was no likelihood of conviction and prosecutors did not pursue a felony child abuse charge against Brady.
Emilie appeared on Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast in mid-June, saying: 'Losing a child really shows you in the scariest, most real way possible just how quickly life can change.'
She paused social media around the May anniversary of Trigg's death and has more than 2.1 million Instagram followers, indicating sustained public support.
Influencer Emilie Kiser, 27, announced she is pregnant with her third child — more than a year after her 3-year-old son Trigg drowned in the family's Arizona backyard pool, according to Metro. She shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo of her baby bump and calling it something that 'feels very surreal.'
Kiser, who has 2.1 million Instagram followers, asked fans for understanding as she keeps many details private. The family also includes a 15-month-old son, Teddy, Parade reported.
Trigg's Death and the Investigation That Followed
Trigg was found unresponsive in the family's pool on May 12, 2025. He died six days later, on May 18, at Phoenix Children's Hospital. He was three years old, according to Metro.
Her husband Brady admitted he was watching an NBA playoff game when Trigg drowned. He had placed a $25 bet on the game's outcome. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office later said there was no likelihood of conviction and did not pursue a felony child abuse charge against Brady, Hello Magazine reported.
Emilie Kiser Spoke Publicly About Grief and Loss
In mid-June, Kiser appeared on Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast. She said: 'Losing a child really shows you in the scariest, most real way possible just how quickly life can change.' It was one of her first major interviews after the tragedy.
She also paused her social media around the one-year anniversary of Trigg's death in May. The break showed how carefully she has tried to protect herself and her family during a deeply painful period, Parade reported.
Pregnancy Announcement Comes With a Privacy Plea
Kiser shared the baby bump photo on Instagram without revealing many details. She expressed gratitude and described the news as joyful but emotionally complex. She told followers she may not share much about the pregnancy as it moves forward, Metro noted.
She asked her audience for understanding as the family navigates 'this next chapter.' The post drew an outpouring of support from fans, according to Hello Magazine.
Family Moves Forward After a Year of Mourning
The new pregnancy comes roughly 13 months after Trigg's death. The family is still raising Teddy, now 15 months old. The baby on the way will be the couple's third child, ca.style.yahoo.com reported.
Kiser has stayed connected to her audience throughout the grieving process. Her willingness to share — while still drawing clear boundaries — has helped her maintain strong public support even through the worst year of her life.
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