Former Counting On star Jill Dillard is expecting her third baby! Duggar fans are thrilled to hear the news. But some are wondering why she waited so long to make an announcement. Read on to get all of the details and see what fans are saying.
Jill Dillard reveals baby number three is on the way.
On Sunday, February 27, Jill took to social media to share a special announcement with fans. The former Counting On star revealed that she will welcome her third child to the world in July.
Jill and her husband, Derick Dillard, already share two sons, Israel, 6, and Samuel, 4.
In their blog post, the couple wrote, “We are excited to announce that God has answered our prayers and we are expecting our rainbow baby due July 2022! We are so thankful for a healthy baby and pregnancy so far and we look forward to finding out the gender soon!”
Why did the former Counting On star wait so long to announce her pregnancy?
Because Jill Dillard’s due date is in July, she’s around 20 weeks pregnant now. On Reddit, Duggar fans and critics are discussing her decision to wait so long to announce that she’s pregnant. After all, many people tend to announce their pregnancies at or around the 12-week mark.
One user points out how far along Jill is, writing, “She’s pretty far along. I’m 21 weeks & due July 7th. So she’s at least into the 2nd trimester.” Another adds, “Probably was afraid to announce soon after the miscarriage.”
Someone else can relate to Jill and Derick’s decision to wait. The Duggar snarker writes, “I waited until we were 20 weeks along to ensure our rainbow baby was all good. I totally understand why they waited.”
Another Duggar snarker acknowledges that Jill and Derick no longer have to adhere to TLC’s rules when it comes to family announcements. The Reddit user says, “TLC had her announce her previous pregnancies the minute the test showed positive. I’m sure she enjoyed having the time to celebrate privately this time around.”
While Jill Dillard didn’t specifically state why she waited this long to share her big news with fans, it likely has something to do with her miscarriage. She might have been concerned about losing this baby too and didn’t want to share the news too soon. Fortunately, it sounds like everything is going well so far.
So, why do you think Jill Dillard waited so long to announce her pregnancy? Do you think she was waiting due to her miscarriage? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. For more news about the Duggar family, come back to TV Shows Ace.
