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Debby Ryan<\/b> is glowing \u2014 and not just because she\u2019s expecting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On November 10, the <\/span>Insatiable<\/span><\/i> actress shared a stunning series of photos on Instagram, proudly showing off her growing baby bump in a peaceful woodland setting.<\/span><\/p>\n The carousel<\/span><\/a> captured Ryan surrounded by nature, radiating joy. But while the images were beautiful on their own, it was her emotional caption that revealed the deeper meaning behind the shoot.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMy big brother creates really special images, and ever since we were lil kids, he\u2019d always let me play,\u201d Ryan wrote.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe could create whole worlds in the woods. Now we\u2019re grown and we\u2019ve built worlds and families of our own, but they still overlap \u2014 we live in the same town again, different woods this time, but we still wander, all together now. He gave me a sister and one of my very best friends, and she\u2019s also talented at capturing moments beautifully \u2014 he took the digitals, she took the film photos.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Ryan\u2019s older brother,<\/span> Chase Ryan<\/b> \u2014 a music producer \u2014 and his wife, <\/span>Sarah Shaw<\/b>, have their own special connection to the woods. When the couple announced they were expecting a baby girl in March 2023, they documented the milestone with a similar <\/span>outdoor photoshoot<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, as Ryan prepares to welcome <\/span>her first child<\/span><\/a> with husband <\/span>Joshua Dun<\/b> of <\/span>Twenty One Pilots<\/span><\/i>, she reflected on how this new chapter has deepened her family bonds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThey made me and Joshua an aunt and uncle, and watching them become parents changed me,\u201d she wrote. \u201cNow it\u2019s wild that our kids are going to have the same age difference we do.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The actress went on to share her gratitude for the growing network of love surrounding her. \u201cMaking Joshua\u2019s parents grandparents, making his sisters aunts and his brother an uncle, giving my parents a grandkid and my niece a cousin \u2014 and returning the favor for Chase and Sarah \u2014 these are among the greatest honors I\u2019ve been feeling along this journey. Don\u2019t get me started on Josh.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Ryan ended her caption with a heartfelt reflection on motherhood and family. \u201cIt\u2019s been a road to this point, and there\u2019s still miles to go, but I\u2019m just really grateful to be sharing it, in all the big and small ways. I couldn\u2019t have imagined this depth of support and warmth \u2014 and that\u2019s on family.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The 32-year-old and Dun first announced their <\/span>pregnancy<\/span><\/a> on September 7 with a joint <\/span>Instagram post<\/span><\/a> captioned simply, \u201cdun&dun + one.\u201d Following the announcement, Ryan received an outpouring of love from fans and famous friends alike.<\/span><\/p>\n Singer <\/span>Hayley Kiyoko<\/b> commented, \u201c\ud83d\ude2d so happy for you guys!!!\u201d while <\/span>AJ Michalka<\/b> of Aly & AJ added, \u201c\ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\ude4c so happy for you guys \u2764\ufe0f.\u201d Even fashion designer <\/span>Betsey Johnson<\/b> couldn\u2019t resist chiming in with a flood of pink hearts: \u201c\ud83d\udc97\ud83d\udc97\ud83d\udc97\ud83d\udc97.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s to Debby, Joshua, and the growing circle of love surrounding them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n