2S. Remembering how Carrie Underwood’s “little fish” season became real life overnight with baby Jacob and a new puppy under one roof

Everyone expected Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher to have a calm countdown to baby number two. Early reports circled an “early February” arrival, so the plan looked simple enough. Get the nursery ready, get Mom ready, and ease into life as a family of four.

Then a German Shepherd  puppy showed up.

Just days before the big moment, the Fishers brought home a fluffy new protector named Zero, proudly named by big brother Isaiah. Suddenly, the final week of pregnancy turned into a crash course in potty breaks, chewed toys, and late night puppy patrols.

Baby Jacob did not wait for that early February date. He arrived on January 21, 2019. The sweet puppy story that hit the internet on January 23 came only 48 hours after Carrie had actually given birth.

Now picture the scene in their house. Two dogs already in the home and a brand new German Shepherd finding his place. A four year old big brother racing around and a newborn just home from the hospital. That “little fish to our pond” Carrie talked about in 2018 suddenly felt more like two new splashes in the water.

Fans were busy falling in love with Zero’s photos, not realizing the hospital wristband was probably still fresh on Carrie’s arm. Behind those cute puppy posts was a house that had just changed forever.

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Carrie Underwood’s New Family Member Is Here!

Back in August 2018, Carrie shared a playful pregnancy reveal that also explained why her big Cry Pretty Tour 360 would begin later in 2019. In that clip, the camera slowly moves up to show balloons spelling B A B Y above her, and she gently drops the news that their family is growing. Knowing that moment adds a fun layer when you think about Zero and Jacob arriving so close together.

Carrie Underwood’s Pregnancy Reveal Is Super Cheeky!

By the time everything settled, that cheeky “little fish” line had become real life in the loudest way possible. Jacob was here, Zero had claimed his spot, and the Cry Pretty Tour 360 could no longer live only on a planning board. In a relaxed sit down months later, Carrie finally walked everyone through what that season actually felt like a newborn in her arms, a preschooler at her side, three dogs in the mix, and a massive tour to launch.