Alison Lundergan Grimes Expecting 1st Child; Baby Boy Due In December

(LEX 18) — Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced Monday she is pregnant and expecting a baby boy in December.In her message, Lundergan Grimes references "struggling with infertility" as she and her husband, Andrew Grimes, sought to have a family. It will be their first child, according to her office.Big announcement: Andrew and I are thrilled to share we are expecting a baby boy in December! The journey to grow our family has not been easy. We appreciate the outpouring of love & hold those struggling with infertility in our hearts. You are not alone. pic.twitter.com/WGBfUWTDQ0— Alison L. Grimes (@AlisonForKY) July 23, 2018"With the assistance of talented doctors, numerous surgeries, a supportive family and immense prayer and faith, we are finally in a place where we can announce joyous news to the Commonwealth — we are expecting our first child, a baby boy, in December," Lundergan Grimes said in statement. "Having endured the devastating heartbreak of multiple miscarriages, this is news that I was not sure we would ever get to share with folks. Andrew and I appreciate the outpouring of love and support and continue to hold those struggling with infertility in our hearts. You are not alone."