JILL Duggar has surprised fans with a rare throwback photo of her newborn son Freddy from his NICU stay and detailed her struggles.
The Counting On alum welcomed her third son back in July.
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Jill, 31, shared a sweet snap of herself cradling her son – a newborn at the time – during his stay in the NICU after his birth.
In her caption, she revealed the reason for his hospital stay, as well as some of the feelings she experienced at the time.
“How is my baby so big already?! #throwback to a little over 2 months ago when I was squeezing in all the snuggles I could with my little Freddy!” she wrote.
Jill went on: “We had a little bit of a NICU stay because he was born a little early and needed some extra adjustment time. Any of you other #nicumama’s out there know that feeling when you just wanna sit and hold them till your bladder nearly bursts?!”
Her caption continued: “Thankful to be enjoying the days bonding together at home now!
“Also, shout out to the #ronaldmcdonaldhousecharities for all they do to support families!! Thank you! If y’all don’t know about them and have a child in the hospital/going in for an overnight stay/procedure, you need to check them out!!”
Jill had not previously revealed that her son was in the hospital.
She did, however, share with fans that she had to undergo surgery after Freddy’s arrival.
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HEALTH SCARE
Earlier this month, Jill shared an update on her health with fans.
At the time, she praised family members for “helping” her, putting aside their differences.
“Surviving on a whole lotta baby snuggles, prayer and chocolate lol,” she sweetly wrote over a Saturday Instagram photo.
The snap showed her newborn in an earth-toned onesie, head just out of frame, as the ex TV star refueled with a snack-sized chocolate bar.
“Thanks @sierrajodominguezpottery for the amazing dinner last night and the mama supply of chocolate to keep me going!”
After appreciating her pal, she added: “Also shoutout to friends and family who have stepped up to help us (coffee, doggo watching & childcare, meals, etc.) as we’ve been adjusting to our new life as a family of 5.
“And dealing with my recovery from c-section + gallbladder surgery and shuffling to doctors appointments all!”
“I haven’t been on here much, but I’m thankful to be feeling so much better now and praising God for his continued mercies that are new every morning,” she concluded.
Fans flooded her share, one writing: “Sending you prayers and wishing for a fast recovery.
“Nothing better than a baby snuggle and lots of love and help.”
Another penned: “Praying for you.”
PREGNANCY PROBLEMS
A month prior, in another Instagram post, Jill revealed her setback in her post-labor recovery after having her baby boy in July.
She shared the details of her complications in her caption: “Well… I almost made it to my 6 week postpartum well-check without incident.
“But ended up with a horrible bout of pain earlier this week that culminated yesterday in having to have gallbladder surgery!”
Jill had difficulties with her pregnancy, admitting she had to have a C-section “a little early” before welcoming her son, Frederick.
Frederick’s July birth broke a major rule of the Duggar family because he was delivered via c-section — instead of home birth.
Jill has delivered all three of her children in the hospital because of pregnancy complications.
Delivering her kids in a hospital is one item on a list of many Duggar rules she has broken.
Jill also shares sons Israel, seven, and Samuel, four, with her husband Derick Dillard.
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