‘Beautiful’ Twin Daughters: They’ve ‘Completely Captured Our Hearts’ (Exclusive)

And then there were six!

PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that Jedidiah “Jed” Duggar and his wife, Katelyn “Katey” Duggar (née Nakatsu), welcomed twin daughters on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The couple had initially announced they were expecting again in July 2024.

“We are thrilled to share the joyous news of the arrival of our twin daughters, Elsie Kate and Emma Kate!” Jed and Katey said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “Elsie was born on January 8, 2025, at 2:06 p.m. weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and Emma followed at 2:13 p.m. weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces.”

“Both girls are healthy, and beautiful, and have completely captured our hearts,” the twosome added.

The couple previously welcomed son Truett in 2022 and daughter Nora in 2023. Of how their little ones are navigating being big siblings, Jed and Katey said: “Truett and Nora are so excited to help us welcome them. Watching their excitement and love for their little sisters has been such a sweet blessing for us as parents.”

“We are so grateful to God for entrusting us with these precious girls,” the pair concluded. “Our hearts are full, and we’re thankful for the love and support we’ve received during this joyful time.”

Katey plans to share further updates on their twin girls on Instagram. Additionally, the couple will later upload their full birth vlog to their official YouTube channel.

Jed and Katey dated for more than a year before they wed in April 2021. At the time, a rep for the family told PEOPLE that the ceremony was held “with family and close friends in attendance” and that their loved ones were happy for them.

In sharing the news of their nuptials on social media, Jed expressed excitement about being able to build a life with Katey.

“For a long time I have prayed for my future spouse, not knowing who that person would be,” he wrote. “God answered my prayers far beyond what I could have ever imagined in Katey!

“We have enjoyed quietly developing our relationship over the past year and every moment together has been amazing!” he continued. “I’m so grateful God brought Katey into my life and excited to share with you all that today she became my wife!”

The former reality star added, “Katey, the thought of sharing the rest of my life with you makes me the happiest man in the world! I love you so much!! ❤️ #happilyeverafter.”

Jed isn’t the only member of the Duggar brood with family expansion being a part of 2025. In October, PEOPLE announced that his sister Jinger Duggar Vuolo was expecting her third child with husband Jeremy Vuolo.

“We’re super excited,” the People Pleaser author shared at the time, also noting her excitement over the fact that she is not pregnant during the summer months. “I’m actually all about it. Especially in the heat the past few days, I think I’m not super big pregnant and so I’m not having to worry about the extra heat. I’m like, ‘Oh man, this is going to be such an awesome thing to go through pregnancy, not in the summer.'”