Alexa and Carlos PenaVega tied the knot in 2014 and share two sons and one daughter.
In a heartfelt video, actress Alexa PenaVega bravely shared the emotional toll of experiencing a stillbirth and losing her daughter, Indy.
The 35-year-old initiated the video by cautioning social media users that she would likely shed tears during the filming, adding, "I don’t think I’ve experienced anything quite like this, and I hope to never experience anything like this again."
Alexa revealed in the video posted on Wednesday that "losing Indy was very hard, and then right after losing her, my health declined a lot, and nobody could figure out what was wrong. And it was a very hard season for all of us to navigate, but I don’t think I’ve ever surrendered in this way to God in my life."
Alexa, leaned heavily into her faith during this challenging time, expressing in her prayers a desire for her pain to have a purpose. "God, give this pain purpose," she prayed. "Any time my body is feeling pain, God, you turn it into purpose, whether it’s moving whatever’s in my body out, whether it’s pushing these emotions through my body. God, like, whatever it is, do not let this pain go to waste."
Despite the tragedy, Alexa emphasized the strength of her family and her 34-year-old husband, Carlos PenaVega. "My faith has never been stronger. My marriage has never been stronger," she said. "Our life, her life, was so purposeful in just that short, little bit that we had with her. And while she may not have taken a breath here on Earth, she did not go without purpose."
The couple, who already share sons Ocean, 7, Kingston, 4, and daughter Rio, 2, expressed gratitude for their support from fans. "This season, I know, will come with its rollercoaster of feelings and emotions. I know that," Alexa stated. "But I’m just gonna continue to allow his peace to just overwhelm us. And please just continue to lift us up in your prayer. I love you guys. Thank you for being supportive."
In April, the Spy Kids actress and Nickelodeon alum announced the stillbirth of her and Carlos' daughter, Indy. In a joint Instagram post, the couple shared the tragic news while telling their followers about how their faith has guided them in the "painful journey."
"There are never the right words to say when it comes to loss. After a beautiful and peaceful delivery our daughter 'Indy' was born at rest. It has been a painful journey. But in the pain we have found peace," they wrote.
Continuing their post, the couple shared, "God continues to comfort and hold us in his arms. The prayers from the community around us have been so sustaining in this difficult season. This little girl has already changed our lives in so many ways. She was absolutely beautiful. And looked just like daddy. Dark hair and all."
Alexa last shared a pic of her growing bump in mid-March, snapping a selfie in a hospital gown and smiling for the camera. Just one day prior, she shared a pregnancy vlog, in which she told her followers that she had been in the hospital for five days after she began bleeding. At the time, she called the pregnancy "not easy" and thanked the doctors and nurses who had been by her side throughout the nearly week-long stay.
In April's update, the couple noted that in their bereavement, they have felt grief "come to us in waves" and have moments that leave them "absolutely gutted," while others make them grateful for even just having a brief moment with her.
"We can't understand why things like this happen and we may never get those answers," the couple, who tied the knot in 2014, wrote.
They added, "Indy Rex PenaVega, you completely changed our world. You moved us to a new place. You gave us the community we have been longing for. We love you can't wait to see how many other lives you change."
In the comments, the pair was consoled by friends, loved ones and fans who expressed their condolences and left well-wishes for the grieving mom and dad.
"Praying and sending you and your family love and light! My deepest condolences," wrote Julianne Hough.
"So sorry for your loss. Sending you guys so much love ❤," added Dancing With the Stars pro Alan Bersten.
"So so sorry Alexa and Carlos, can't begin to imagine what this loss feels like. You are held, loved, and protected and you know that. Praying your pain away 🙏🏼," wrote Daniella Monet.
The tragic news comes five months after the pair first announced in November that they would be welcoming a sixth member to their family.
"Thank God we love adventures," they wrote alongside the pics. "Oh baby here we come! Número cuatro!"
When ET spoke with the actor and actress back in 2017, they opened up about how becoming parents had strengthened their love and connection.
"I just feel so much more love now," Alexa said at the time. "I've become so much more emotional about things. I have a deeper connection with Carlos just because of Ocean."
"I appreciate my parents a lot more too," Carlos revealed, "because you see how much time and effort you have to put into this new human, and then they're off at 20, doing their own things, and you're like, 'Make good decisions!'"
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