Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum from When Calls the Heart Share Exciting Baby News!
Exciting news for fans of Hallmark’s When Calls the Heart as co-stars Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum, who play Elizabeth Thatcher and Mike Hickam, respectively, are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the heartwarming announcement on Instagram just before Thanksgiving, featuring photos of them with their fur baby, Willoughby, and a sonogram of their little one. The post received an outpouring of congratulatory messages from friends and fellow actors, including Candace Cameron Bure and Lacey Chabert.
Erin and Ben’s relationship has been a source of joy for fans since they went public in February 2024 and tied the knot in June 2025. They are now joining their co-stars Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace, who also confirmed their relationship, got married, and are expecting their first child together. Willoughby, the couple’s furry friend, who was adopted in January 2023, made a special appearance in their pregnancy announcement, wearing a “big brother” T-shirt.
Fans of When Calls the Heart can look forward to seeing Erin and Ben back on screen in the upcoming season premiering on January 4 at 8/7c on Hallmark, with episodes available the next day on Hallmark Plus. The Krakow-Rosenbaum family is starting the holiday season on a joyful note, and fans are excited to see what the future holds for their growing family—both human and furry. Congratulations to the happy couple!