NEW : The Sarah Palin family issues a statement wishing the couple well . Us Weekly says she and the father of her child are engaged - again . Their teenage relationship fell under an intense public spotlight after Sen. John McCain picked Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate in August 2008 . The couple reconciled last year during custody discussions , they tell Us Weekly magazine . Former Anchorage Gov . Palin has not been told about their plans until now , the magazine says .
NEW : The Sarah Palin family issues a statement wishing the couple well . Us Weekly says she and the father of her child are engaged - again . The couple reconciled last year during custody discussions , they tell Us Weekly magazine . Former Anchorage Gov . Palin has not been told about their plans until now , the magazine says .