'We decided to share the news as soon as we could': Jill Duggar reveals why she and Derick Dillard announced their pregnancy at just eight weeks
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard revealed their pregnancy at only eight weeks, and it turns out that the devout Christian couple had a reason for the early announcement.
'Understanding that the majority of miscarriages happen within the first trimester, and believing that every life is precious no matter how young, we decided to share our joyful news as soon as we could,' Jill told Page Six.
The 23-year-old 19 Kids and Counting star, who is due in March, added that they purposely kept their engagement short so as not to tempt themselves into being unchaste before the wedding..
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Special announcement: Jill Duggar (right) and Derick Dillard (left) revealed their baby news only eight weeks into their pregnancy
She advised married couples-to-be via Us Magazine: ‘You may not wanna push the wedding date out too far, as those natural God-given desires with too much time between engagement and marriage can make it harder to remain pure.
‘If you are financially ready, and things are in place (which should be at the time the question is popped), we believe an engagement should only be long enough to plan a wedding!’
For further support, the devout Christians turned to praying. ‘Once we knew we wanted to get married, we didn't want to put off the wedding for a long time and provide a stumbling block for ourselves,’ explained Jill.
‘We purposed to save ourselves physically for each other within marriage (even our first kiss for our wedding day!), so we had a short engagement period.’
Now that they are expecting however, the attention has turned to other issues – including morning sickness. 'They should call it "pregnancy sickness" because it's all day, but I'm feeling good today!' the expectant mom told ABC News.
Expectant couple: Jill (left) says that she's been experiencing morning sickness and odd cravings
'I'm thanking God for this little life and the good signs. It's well worth it,' she added.
Jill, who married Derick, 25, in June, says that she's also had her share of pregnancy cravings.
'[Like my mother, I crave] things that are more sour to settle the stomach: dill pickles, lemon with salt or lemon juice with water or salt. I like cold things [too]. I don't like a lot of hot meals right now but I do try to get protein every two hours,' she said.
Though her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, famously gave a name beginning with 'J' to every one of their 19 offspring, Jill says she's unsure whether she and Derick will carry on the tradition.
'We're still pretty early right now but we’re thinking we may not do a letter theme. Maybe we'll do some other kind of theme!' she said.
They look like pros: Jill and Derick shared their first kiss on Saturday during wedding in Springdale, Arkansas
She also revealed that she plans to use a midwife when the time comes.
'I feel like it will be way more relaxing... and having the baby at home with a midwife provides more of that personal care. It’s more intimate for the couple as well, getting to be in your own environment,' she said.
The couple married - and shared their first kiss - in front of more than 1,000 family members and friends at the Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, on June 21.
In August, they revealed to People magazine that they're expecting their first child.
'We got pregnant a little less than two weeks after we got married,' Jill said, adding that she and Derick 'want to leave it up to God' to see how many children they have - 'whether it's two or 20.'
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