‘A devastating loss’: Internet sends support as Jill Duggar Dillard reveals stillbirth of baby girl in emotional post

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jill Duggar Dillard is grappling with the pain of an unexpected pregnancy loss.

The TV personality shared an emotional post on Instagram on April 14, where she revealed alongside her husband Derick Dillard that their child was stillborn.

"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the stillbirth of our beautiful baby girl, Isla Marie Dillard," the couple wrote.

"Jill was 4 months pregnant (due in August) when we found out that our baby died in utero. From the moment we found out we were pregnant, we couldn’t wait to meet our baby. Isla was much loved from the start, and her 3 big brothers were so excited to introduce her to their world," the post continued.

"We appreciate your prayers as we continue to grieve and heal from the loss of our little Isla Marie. 😭🩷" the emotional post concluded.

How many children does Jill Duggar Dillard have?

Jill has three sons, Israel David, 9, Samuel Scott, 6, and 1-year-old Frederick, with her longtime partner, DailyMail. Jill and Derick met in 2011 and tied the knot in 2014.

As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 21,000 babies are stillborn annually. Losing a child is unexpected – an unsettling, unfair kind of grief that experts say is necessary to talk about to help those going through it.

David Kessler, a grief expert, talked about how necessary it is to open up about the pain.

"We expect that someday we'll have to say goodbye to our parents. We don't expect to say goodbye to a child," he shared.

Gina Moffa, a licensed critical social worker, shared with USA Today, that it takes time to process child loss.

"It's really just one single tiny step at a time. One moment and day at time, and we somehow see life grow around our loss.”

“It doesn't ever take it away, but it becomes a companion we move and grow with by our side as we continue on living. Even when we don't want to. Even when we don't know how."

Internet shows support for Jill Duggar Dillard and husband Derick

People online condoled the loss of Jill and Derick's unborn child.

One person wrote, "That is very sad and I am thinking of them."

"Appalling. Very sorry for your loss," said the second.

A person tried to console the couple by reminding about her other children, "You have children. Love them."

"This is so sad. I'm so sorry for them. I can't imagine their pain," one person commented.

A user said, "So very sorry for your loss. I can relate."

Many people related to Jill's pain, "I’m so sorry, such a devastating loss. Today is the one year heavenly birthday for our stillborn granddaughter. We miss her every day and always cry her with us."

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