When Calls the Heart star Erin Krakow has revealed she is expecting her first child with husband and co-star Ben Rosenbaum. The couple shared the news via Instagram, including sonogram photos and their dog in a 'Big Brother' shirt. This joyful announcement comes amid other happy news from the show's cast.
Announcement Details
Erin Krakow, known for her role as Elizabeth Thatcher on the Hallmark Channel series When Calls the Heart, shared the pregnancy news on Instagram. The post featured images of Krakow and Rosenbaum displaying sonogram pictures of their baby, with their family dog sporting a shirt declaring it the 'Big Brother.' The announcement occurred on a Wednesday, following their marriage reveal in June.
Rosenbaum appears recurrently as Mike Hickam on the show since its first season, set in the fictional town of Hope Valley. Notably, their on-screen characters, Elizabeth and Mike, do not share a romantic storyline.
Show Context and Cast Updates
When Calls the Heart was renewed for its 13th season in March, with production resuming in July and a premiere planned for next year. The series follows life in a small Canadian frontier town, with Krakow's character as a dedicated schoolteacher.
The cast has seen multiple personal milestones recently. Co-stars Kevin McGarry, who plays Nathan, and Kayla Wallace, portraying Fiona, married in 2024 and recently announced their own pregnancy. These developments add to the positive buzz around the long-running drama.
Fans, affectionately called Hearties, have been quick to offer congratulations online.