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Patrick and Nikka Garcia welcome their rainbow baby, Francisca Pia

28 Dec, 2017

Patrick Garcia and his wife Nikka Garcia recently welcomed a new addition to their growing family, baby Francisca Pia, last December 27, 2017. The miraculous birth of Francisca Pia came after the couple suffered through a tragic miscarriage earlier this year.

The couple considers Francisca Pia as a blessing, and as their "rainbow baby," or a baby that comes after a miscarriage.

Hi world???? my name is Francisca Pia. 7.9lbs. Born morning of Dec 27 2017. ????

A post shared by Nikka Garcia (@nikkamgarcia) on Dec 27, 2017 at 1:06am PST

Patrick and Nikka Garcia welcome Francisca Pia, their third child

Earlier this year, the couple suffered through a terrible miscarriage which was a difficult time in the couple's life. Shortly after the miscarriage, Nikka Garcia once again became pregnant, this time with Francisca Pia.

In an Instagram post, Patrick shared that Francisca Pia is "the best Christmas gift before ending the year." He added, "to my wife I salute you for your strength and bravery and thank you for this wonderful gift! I’m in love with you even more!"

Their daughter was born perfectly healthy, and weighed 7.9 lbs at birth.

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On an Instagram post, Nikka said "They say that a baby that comes after a miscarriage is called a rainbow baby... we are beyond blessed to be given another beautiful miracle... a privilege to be parents the third time around... see you later this year our rainbow baby!!! I love you so much already!!!"

Source: gmanetwork.com

READ: IN PHOTOS: Patrick Garcia, wife Nikka’s baby shower

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