Jill Duggar Dillard.
Jill Duggar Dillardis thinking about her third child, River Bliss, one year aftersuffering a miscarriage.
In an emotional Instagram post, theCounting Onalum, 31, shared a photobreastfeedingher sonFrederick “Freddy” Michael, who turns 3 months old on Friday, while acknowledging the anniversary of themiscarriage.
“As I sit here this morning nursing our little Freddy, covered in spit up and a little sleep deprived, I feel conflicted withfeelings of loss and joy,” Jill wrote in the caption. “I miss the moments we never had with River, yet I feel so so thankful for where we are this year holding our sweet little newborn & I do not take for granted what a blessing this journey of motherhood is.”
She went on to give a special shoutout to other hopeful mothers and those who have experienced similar losses, before telling River she “can’t wait to see” him again someday.
“I miss you & I’ll love you forever! 💞😭-mama,” Jill concluded.
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Last October, Jill and her husband,Derick Dillard, shared the news of their loss in an Instagram post and on YouTube, showing the excitement of their two elder sons,Israel David, 7, andSamuel Scott, 5, at the news before revealing that she had suffered the loss within the first trimester.
They added, “We are excited to announce that God has answered our prayers.”
After Freddy’s birth on July 7, Jill wroteon their blogof his moniker, “Frederick means ‘Peaceful Ruler’ and Michael means ‘Gift from God.’ "
In August, the mom was forcedto undergo gallbladder surgeryless than six weeks after giving birth, after suffering a “horrible bout of pain.”
She shared the news with her followers on Instagram, expressing her frustration at undergoing another medical operation but also her appreciation for her family’s support.
Jill went on to share a series of warningsigns of gallbladder problems, including pregnancy among the potential risk factors.
source: people.com
