Saturday, February 28, 2015

Just a Few More Weeks...

Jill Dillard passed the 36-week mark. While 37 weeks is technically considered full-term, it is usually best for the baby's development if he or she remains in the womb for an additional two weeks. At this point in the pregnancy, Baby Dilly is gaining weight at a rate of approximately one ounce per day and measures about the length of a head of romaine lettuce.

Jill (Duggar) Dillard

27 comments:

  1. Cute baby bump! You look great also! Praying blessing on baby!

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  2. You look great and cute baby bump! praying for blessing on mom and baby!

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  3. You look great and cute baby bump! Blessing to you and baby!

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    1. The baby news is woderful-blessings for you all.
      I'm concerned WHY is there a son missing in the promote pictures for TLC???

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  5. This post is full of inaccurate information, and I don't want someone to read it and get the wrong idea.

    A full term pregnancy is typically considered to be around 38-39 weeks, not 37. And, at this point in a pregnancy, the average baby is around 17-18 inches long.

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  6. Name: James Michael Dillard

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  7. Name the baby Jonah or Alexander.

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    1. Great names! What about Jonah Alexander Dillard? That would be awesome. I also like Noah David Dillard.

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  8. Wow! Almost time for baby to come out and meet his mom and dad!

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  9. Jill is pretty lucky, I heard that most women have trouble in pregnancy they gave birth at 24 weeks at pregnancy.

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  10. SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!

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  11. You are looking great Jill. Can't wait to see baby Dilly. Bet you and Derick are so excited to see your son as well as your family. Praying for a smooth delivery and a healthy baby. Congratulations to you and Derick baby Dilly almost here.

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  12. Can't wait to see him so CUTE
    She is looking great

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  13. Jill looks just right...she's glowing :-) I can't wait for the little ones arrival...So exciting O:-)

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  14. A baby is not full term at 37 weeks. I hear this misconception all the time. Where is this coming from? A baby is full term at 40 weeks (or 38 weeks after conception). No sooner.

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    1. Actually, I had a baby at 37 weeks, 2 days, and one 37 weeks, 3 days, and they were both considered full-term, not premies. So, yes, 37 weeks is considered full-term.

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  15. Hi from Abbotsford!!
    Have you ever thought about naming your son SKYLAR, it's Dutch, the name means scholar, and protector!!!!! It's also how you guys meant via Skype, and Jill had to go 8 thousand miles to Kathmandu, and I THINK IT IS A PERFECT name!!!!!

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  16. Every single birth is high risk, of course most go very smoothly, some people give birth in cabs, but every single birth is high risk because something can go wrong, the baby can get stuck in the canal, the baby can be prolapsed, lack oxygen, breach, so it is important to have access to emergency medical team, also it is important for a woman to have an opportunity for a painkiller epidural, as there is no reason to endure 24 hours of intense pain of labor. We saw how caring Kelly Bates was to Whitney to encourage her to get an epidural. That was AWESOME, her sparing her that pain. Many hospitals have more natural birthing rooms and tubs and a Doulah, and Jill should consider it.

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  17. Will the birth be filmed?

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  18. Congratulations Derick & Jill!!!!!!! Btw, I really like your outfit! =)=)

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  19. Jonathan Michael Dilly Dillard

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  20. Joseph Michael Dilly Duggar-Dillard

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  21. @Anonymous

    Hi Anonymous 5,

    Your are correct that at 36 weeks gestation, most babies are 17-18 inches long, which is about the size of a head of romaine lettuce. That is a size comparison we found on a baby development chart.

    Many doctors and midwives (including the ones we know) consider 37 weeks to be full-term. However, it is preferred that babies remain in the womb for another couple weeks after they reach that mark.

    Hope this clears everything up. :)
    Lily and Ellie

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  22. Everyone thinks that they know best. Shouldn't the soon to be parents be the only ones making that decision for themselves? I mean really, put yourself in their shoes and see how you would like everyone telling you what you should do and that it's their way or the highway.It's absolutely knowbodys buisness but their own.

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  23. Some people consider full term 37 weeks and others 38 weeks however At 37 weeks midwives are legally able to deliver babies at the clients home. My 5 came between 40 and 41 weeks so I am all for keeping babies in until they are ready. For some that is 37 weeks and others 42 weeks. -Melissa @ raising-blessings.com

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  24. Congratulations, hope the best for all of the family

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